A Guide to Manzanillo, Mexico by Sea Freight

The port of MANZANILLO is located on the western Pacific coast of Mexico and the southern coast of the Gulf of California. It is the largest port city in Mexico, the economic center of Colima and the gateway for maritime trade. The Port of Manzanillo is mainly a container terminal, as well as oil tanker, coal and fishing terminals. Port and tourism are the two pillar industries of Manzanillo's economy. 

Manzanillo has an excellent harbor, and the railway passes through Guadalajara to Mexico City. There are canned food, vegetable oil, paint and other industries.

As the most important and busiest port in Mexico, the throughput capacity of Manzanillo Port has maintained an annual growth rate of 14%, reaching 2.13 million TEUs in 2013, ranking first in the country and fifth in Latin America. The future port container terminal expansion project There will also be an additional throughput of 1.5 million TEUs.

Commodities from China are shipped from major ports in the Far East, passing through Busan, across the Pacific Ocean, and directly connected to the port of Manzanillo. The shortest voyage is only 17 days.

Import and export commodities from China and Mexico are collected and distributed through the Port of Manzanillo, which is an important hub for trade exchanges between the two countries. MSC offers two direct routes from the Far East to Manzanillo, Andes and Inca. As the most important economic zone in Mexico, Mediterranean Shipping provides a diversified transportation mode with comprehensive inland coverage for commodities collected and distributed from Manzanillo.

MSC ANDES Service - Asia to Mexico & West coast of south America

Vessels deployed: 12 x 9,000 TEU

First sailing: 26/12/15

Port Rotation:

Busan, Shanghai, Xiamen, Chiwan, Hong Kong, Busan, Manzanillo, Lazaro Cardenas, Balboa, Buenaventura, Callao, San Antonio, Coronel, Lirquen, Puerto Angamos, Callao, Lazaro Cardenas, Manzanillo, Busan

MSC INCA Service - Asia to Mexico & West coast of south America

Vessels deployed: 10 x 7,100 TEU

First sailing: 26/12/15

Port Rotation:

Keelung, Hong Kong, Yantian, Xiamen, Ningbo, Shanghai, Busan, Manzanillo, Callao, Iquique, Puerto Angamos, Valparaiso

Shipping from China to Mexico

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STU Supply Chain, a member of NVOCC (Non-Vessel Carriers), has established long-term cooperative agency relationships with many shipping companies since its establishment. Can provide customers with high-quality Mexico FCL shipping and Mexico LCL shipping services.

When it comes to shipping cargo to Mexico from China, STU Supply Chain is your best logistics partner. CONTACT US TODAY FOR OUR BEST FREIGHT SHIPPING RATES!

Manzanillo Port FAQ

How long does sea freight from China to Mexico take?

Transit time depends on the service you choose. With STU Supply Chain, sea freight from China to Mexico typically takes 5–10 days by air/express or 15–40 days by sea depending on the port pair and sailing schedule. We provide a precise transit estimate with every quotation.

How much does it cost to ship from China to Mexico?

Costs are calculated by weight/volume (chargeable weight), service mode, and current market rates. STU Supply Chain offers contract rates with top carriers so you get competitive pricing — contact us for a live quote within 24 hours.

Do you provide DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) door-to-door service to Mexico?

Yes. Our DDP service covers pickup in China, export customs declaration, ocean/air freight, import customs clearance, duty & tax payment, and final delivery to your door or Amazon FBA warehouse — you don't need to handle any customs paperwork.

Can you ship to Amazon FBA warehouses in Mexico?

Yes. We are experienced in FBA shipping: we handle FBA labeling requirements, appointment booking, and delivery directly to the assigned Amazon fulfillment center. We also support FBA prep, consolidation and palletizing in our China warehouses.

What cargo can STU Supply Chain handle for shipments to Mexico?

We handle general cargo, sensitive goods (built-in battery, brand goods), oversized/OOG cargo, and refrigerated cargo. As a licensed NVOCC and FMC-registered freight forwarder with WCA membership, we arrange FCL, LCL, air and multimodal solutions tailored to your cargo.