Market Insights

Logistics and trade insights for shipping to and from Mexico

Practical guides on freight, Mexican customs and cold chain for importers and exporters.

Customs·Oct 2026·10 min

Can You Ship DDP to Mexico? What Sellers Need to Know

Can you sell DDP into Mexico? Only with a registered Mexican importer. DAP vs. DDP, who pays duty and 16% VAT, the MVE and a checklist before you quote.

Customs·Oct 2026·13 min

How to Ship to Mexico: The Mexican Side, Step by Step

The Mexican side of shipping to Mexico: importer of record, padrón, pedimento, MVE, taxes, Manzanillo vs. Lázaro Cárdenas, Laredo and approximate times.

Ground transportation·Oct 2026·8 min

Laredo Cross-Border Trucking into Mexico: How It Works

How a truckload crosses from Laredo into Mexico: transfer carriers, the Mexican pedimento, Carta Porte, EEI thresholds, USMCA origin and approximate times.

Customs·Oct 2026·9 min

Mexico Customs Broker Fees: What You Pay and Why

How Mexican customs broker fees work: no official fee schedule, fee structures, legal charges (DTA, prevalidation, VAT) and how to compare broker quotes.

Customs·Oct 2026·9 min

NOM Labeling in Mexico: How Imported Goods Comply

How NOM labeling works for imports into Mexico: labeling NOMs, Spanish labels, what customs checks and the three ways to comply, explained step by step.

Air freight·Oct 2026·7 min

Air Freight by Industry: Who Imports and Exports by Air in Mexico

Air freight by industry in Mexico: who imports and exports by air, the service level each sector needs, key requirements and the cost of not flying.

Operations·Oct 2026·7 min

Top 10 Products Mexican Logistics Moves, by Industry

The 10 product families that keep Mexican logistics busy: how each one moves, what makes it demanding and one practical tip to plan and quote it.

Ground transportation·Oct 2026·8 min

What Moves by Truck Across the Mexico–US Border: 10 Product Lines

What crosses the Mexico–US border by FTL and LTL truck: grain, meat, engines, chemicals, TVs, produce, furniture, candy. Equipment, papers and delays.

Ocean freight·Oct 2026·8 min

What Ships in a Full Container (FCL) to and from Mexico

10 products Mexico imports and exports by full container load (FCL): equipment (20', 40' HC, reefer, flat rack), main risks and documents for each.

Ocean freight·Oct 2026·9 min

LCL Shipping from Mexico: Which Products Fit Consolidated Freight

Which products fit LCL consolidated ocean freight in Mexico: fabric, hardware, footwear, toys, crafts, honey and more. Packing, documents and when to go FCL.

Operations·Oct 2026·7 min

Shipping High-Value Electronics: Insurance and Tracking

Phones, servers and network gear carry high value in little volume: how to cut theft risk, insure and track the shipment to or from Mexico.

Customs·Oct 2026·12 min

Importer of Record in Mexico: Why You Can't Clear in Your Name

Why a foreign company generally cannot be the importer in Mexico, the four structures that exist, who answers to the SAT, and why DDP is a problem.

Air freight·Oct 2026·7 min

Shipping Horses by Air from Mexico: Papers, Stalls, Route

How a horse flies abroad: destination and SENASICA requirements, tests, stalls, flights and quarantine. Plan backward from the arrival date.

Customs·Oct 2026·19 min

Mexico's MVE: Phased Dates and What Your Importer Will Ask For

Mexico's Electronic Value Declaration (MVE) phases in from Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027, per a SAT advance version. What your importer will ask you for.

Ocean freight·Oct 2026·8 min

Importing Mezcal in Small Volumes: The First Pallet

Buying a first pallet of mezcal from a small palenque: mode, glass packing, pallet rules, carrier documents and importer coordination.

Customs·Oct 2026·9 min

ATA Carnet for Touring Equipment in Mexico: Guide

Bringing tour gear into Mexico: ATA Carnet or temporary import, pre-registration at least 7 days ahead, time limits and a load-in calendar.

Air freight·Oct 2026·9 min

Urgent Spare Parts to Mexico: Keep the Line Running

When to air-freight a spare part to Mexico, which customs regimes to check if it is repaired and returned, and the documents to have ready.

Cold chain·Oct 2026·9 min

Products That Need Cold Chain: Shipping Temperatures by Product

What temperature each product ships at: vaccines, blood, meat, seafood, produce, dairy, flowers and frozen foods, with equipment and main risk.

Ocean freight·Oct 2026·9 min

Types of Cargo in International Shipping: The 5 Categories

Containerized FCL and LCL, liquid and dry bulk, refrigerated and project cargo: equipment, documents, risks and how to tell which one is yours.

Air freight·Oct 2026·9 min

What Goods Ship by Air Cargo and When Air Freight Makes Sense

What ships by air freight and why: tech, pharma, perishables, AOG, luxury and valuables. What can't fly and how to choose between air and ocean.

Customs·Oct 2026·8 min

What Does Mexico Export? Top Products and How They Ship

What Mexico exports and how each group ships: vehicles, electronics, medical devices, minerals and food. Transport modes, documents and common pitfalls.

Customs·Oct 2026·8 min

What Mexico Imports: Top Products and Entry Requirements

What Mexico imports and how each group gets in: electronics, auto parts, fuels, chemicals, steel and grains. Requirements, permits and typical pitfalls.

Ocean freight·Oct 2026·8 min

Shipping Helicopters and Yachts: RoRo, Flat Racks, Insurance and Mexican Customs

Shipping helicopters, yachts and touring gear: RoRo, flat racks, cradles, all-risk insurance, temporary import in Mexico, AFAC and ATA Carnets.

Ocean freight·Oct 2026·8 min

Relocating a Production Line to Mexico: IMMEX, Crating and Rigging

How to move machinery and production lines to Mexico: IMMEX temporary vs definitive import, PROSEC, industrial crating, rigging and lithium battery rules.

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