Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Tampa is 9 days 15h. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at Tampa (USTPA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico City and Tampa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into Tampa (USTPA) around 9 days 15h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Tampa takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and arrive at Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Tampa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 3hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Tampa. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and arrive at Tampa International Airport (TPA) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 9h 58m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 9h to send cargo via road from Mexico City and Tampa. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico City to Tampa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Tampa by cargo ship is 1,297 Nautical Miles (2,401 Kilometres / 1,492 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Altamira (MXATM) and Tampa (USTPA).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Mexico City to Tampa?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Tampa by road is 3,247 Kilometres (2,018 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 9h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Mexico City to Tampa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Tampa by air is around 1,934 Kilometres (1,201 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

250kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Tampa. 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 Mexico City to Tampa?

Accepted Answer

78kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Tampa. 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
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+5 others
Delta Air Lines	Every few hours	Boeing 737-800+2 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TA3 / NEUATL3 → TP88 / Pelican	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Mexico City to Tampa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mexico City to Tampa by Air freight

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Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Tampa International Airport

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Adolfo López Mateos International Airport to Tampa International Airport

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Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

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