How is a helicopter shipped?

Depending on size, route and schedule: in a 40' HC container with the blades removed, by RoRo on a rolling platform, on a flat rack or by air charter. It's inspected and photographed first, and fuel and batteries are prepared as the carrier requires.

How long can a foreign yacht stay in Mexico?

The current text of Article 106, section V, of Mexico's Customs Law allows temporary import of yachts and touring sailboats over 4.5 m long for up to five years, subject to the Regulations. The term has changed with recent amendments; we confirm it case by case.

What's needed to register an imported helicopter in Mexico?

Among other documents, cancellation of the foreign registration or confirmation of non-registration, the import pedimento and validation of the type certificate, filed with AFAC.

Do you move touring production equipment?

Yes. We coordinated tour logistics for the Black Light Theatre of Prague. For tours we assess the ATA Carnet, which Mexico has accepted for professional equipment since 2011, with a Spanish general list and pre-registration.

Which insurance do you recommend?

All-risk coverage with a documented insured value, checking restrictions on on-deck cargo and coverage for handling, storage and road legs.

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High-value & special projects

High-value logistics: helicopters, yachts and tours

Cargo that doesn't fit a standard operation and is worth too much to improvise. We design every move from the spec sheet, with insurance and customs settled before shipping.

We operate in the world's busiest international ports and at every customs office in Mexico.

We speak your language: multilingual agents handle your shipment end to end.

We've moved helicopters, yachts and the touring logistics of the Black Light Theatre of Prague, a Czech black light theatre company that tours internationally, including Mexico. With this kind of cargo, success is decided in planning: the mode, the cradle, the insurance and the customs regime are set before the first piece is picked up.

The right mode

RoRo, flat rack, 40' HC container, breakbulk or air charter, based on dimensions, weight, route and schedule.

Tailored preparation

Inspection and photos at origin, cradles and supports per the manufacturer, controlled disassembly and protection against salt.

All-risk insurance

Documented insured value, on-deck terms reviewed and coverage for handling, storage and road legs.

Customs settled

Temporary or definitive import, AFAC or maritime registration and ATA Carnets for tours, reviewed with our partner licensed customs broker.

How it works

01Quote from the spec sheet: dimensions, weights, lifting points, origin, destination and dates.
02Choice of mode, cradle, lifting plan, insurance and customs regime.
03Inspection, controlled disassembly, protection and pickup at origin.
04Transit with tracking, customs clearance and discharge handling at destination.
05Final move to the marina, hangar or venue, with GPS tracking on the ground leg.

Options: RoRo, flat rack, 40' HC container, breakbulk (lift-on/lift-off), air charter and ground with lowboy trailers for oversized cargo.

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Share the spec sheet, origin, destination, dates and whether the stay in Mexico will be temporary or permanent. An agent who speaks your language will design the operation with you.

Get a quote WhatsApp +1 (619) 359-6567 México +52 55 8897 4255

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