Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Canada to Mexico by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Canada and Mexico is 13 days 6h. Ships depart from Saint-John (CASJB) and arrive at Veracruz (MXVER) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Canada and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Saint-John (CASJB) and arrive into Veracruz (MXVER) around 13 days 6h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Canada to Mexico by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Canada to Mexico takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and arrive at General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Canada and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Sunwing Airlines and WestJet and the typical transit time is around 4h 25m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Canada and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Canada and Mexico. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Canada to Mexico by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4 days 2h to send cargo via road from Canada and Mexico. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Canada to Mexico by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Canada and Mexico by cargo ship is 2,420 Nautical Miles (4,482 Kilometres / 2,785 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Saint-John (CASJB) and Veracruz (MXVER).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Canada to Mexico?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Canada and Mexico by road is 3,631 Kilometres (2,256 Miles) and will typically take around 4 days 2h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Canada to Mexico by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Canada and Mexico by air is around 3,256 Kilometres (2,023 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Canada to Mexico by sea?

Accepted Answer

415kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Canada to Mexico. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Canada to Mexico?

Accepted Answer

197kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Canada to Mexico. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Sunwing Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
WestJet	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-700+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Flair Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
WestJet	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
Sunwing Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
WestJet	2-4 times a week	De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q+2 others
WestJet	1-2 times a week	De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Canada Gulf Bridge	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZCX → ZGT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
AL5 → GS1-X / ANSG-X	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
AL5 → GS1 / ANSG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ATA → AL4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ZCA → ZGT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
INDUS → Canada Gulf Bridge	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Canada to Mexico By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Canada to Mexico by Air freight

Quickest air route

Vancouver International Airport to General Rafael Buelna International Airport

Most frequent

Vancouver International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz

Canada to Mexico by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Saint-John to Veracruz

Cargo flights

Halifax to Veracruz

Canada to Mexico by Road

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