Trucking and Ocean Shipping To and From Mexico
Trucking to Mexico, or trucking from Mexico, is hard to do well. Any logistics company can promise to move a load across the border, and most can arrange it. The real question is how many brokers they pass through before they reach an actual driver. Heavy haul trucking in Mexico in particular runs too expensive for newcomers to handle on their own. Texas International Freight ships and trucks to Mexico through brokers federally concessioned by the Mexican government, so our agents are state-sanctioned and work with their own drivers and equipment.
What our project logistics cover
- Reception of material and transport to the most convenient ports of entry and export, through to final destination.
- Established contacts in Dos Bocas, Seyva Playa, and Ciudad del Carmen.
- Vessel loading and unloading that keeps port time and delays down.
- Storage yards and facilities near land and sea ports.
- Local customs clearance for both export and import.
- Specialized equipment and cranes for breakbulk cargo.
- Trucking across Mexico to high-traffic destinations including Reynosa, Tampico, Poza Rica, Veracruz, Coatzacoalcos, Villahermosa, Dos Bocas, Cardenas, Ciudad del Carmen, Reforma, and Merida. Ask us about other cities.
Featured Locations for Ocean Freight, Trucking, Breakbulk, and Oil and Gas Logistics
- Ciudad del Carmen: wharfage and storage up to 1,200 square meters, plus 950 square meters on the quay.
- Dos Bocas: access to 15,000 square meters and 150 square meters of portside access.
- Seyva Playa (Campeche): 220,000 square meters and 350 meters of portside access.
- All locations: local trucking logistics, cranes for breakbulk cargo, winches, forklifts, container unloading space, and more.
- Trucking logistics: Mexican customs clearance at Laredo and Nuevo Laredo.
- For customs clearing of ocean imports, we keep agents in Ciudad del Carmen, Villahermosa, Merida, and Progreso, among others.
Exporting Into Mexico and Importing From Mexico
Our services for importing from Mexico are approved by CAAREM, the association of Mexican customs brokers.
Mexican Import Fees
| From $0 to $500,000 | 0.45% of merchandise value |
| From $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 0.35% of merchandise value |
| From $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 | 0.3% of merchandise value |
| From $3,000,000 to $10,000,000 | 0.225% of merchandise value |
| $10,000,000 and above | Call for rates |
Mexican Export Fees: 0.18% on commercial value of cargo.
Commercialization Services (if needed): 2% on commercial value of cargo.
Capacities for Loading and Unloading Heavy Haul and Breakbulk Cargo
Texas International Freight can load and unload breakbulk cargo in Ciudad del Carmen using certified cranes with the following capacities:
- 18 metric ton crane
- 30 metric ton crane
- 50 metric ton crane
- 60 metric ton crane
- 2 x 75 metric ton cranes
- 2 x 80 metric ton cranes
- 3 x 120 metric ton cranes
- 350 metric ton crane
If you are shipping by ocean or trucking to Mexico to PEMEX or to a shipbuilder in Altamira, contact Texas International Freight to learn your best options, find competitive prices, and rest assured that your oil and gas logistics or heavy haul cargo bound for Mexico arrives safely.
If you are looking at near-sourcing or the advantages of USMCA, the trade agreement that replaced NAFTA in 2020, logistics has to be a first concern. Contact us to arrange the professional, cost-effective movement of your goods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you handle both trucking and ocean freight to Mexico?
Yes. We arrange cross-border trucking through federally concessioned Mexican brokers and ocean freight into Mexican ports, including heavy haul and breakbulk moves. Many shipments combine both: trucking to a US port or border crossing, then ocean carriage to a Mexican Gulf port, or the reverse.
Which Mexican ports and cities do you cover?
We run port operations through Ciudad del Carmen, Dos Bocas, and Seyva Playa (Campeche), with trucking to Reynosa, Tampico, Poza Rica, Veracruz, Coatzacoalcos, Villahermosa, Cardenas, Reforma, Merida, and other cities. Ask us about any destination not listed.
How much does importing into Mexico cost?
Mexican import fees run on a sliding scale based on merchandise value, from 0.45% on shipments up to $500,000 down to 0.225% between $3 and $10 million, with custom rates above $10 million. Export fees are 0.18% of commercial value. Call 877-489-9184 for a quote on your specific cargo.
What crane capacity is available for heavy cargo?
At Ciudad del Carmen we operate certified cranes from 18 metric tons up to a single 350 metric ton unit, including multiple 75, 80, and 120 metric ton cranes. The range covers most oilfield modules, heavy machinery, and breakbulk pieces.
Are your Mexican customs brokers licensed?
Yes. Our import services are approved by CAAREM, the Mexican customs brokers association, and our agents are federally concessioned by the Mexican government. We clear customs at Laredo and Nuevo Laredo for trucking, and we keep agents in Ciudad del Carmen, Villahermosa, Merida, and Progreso for ocean imports.
