Service
Freight forwarding to and from Mexico by ocean, air and land.
As your freight forwarder for Mexico, we coordinate ocean, air and land freight into and out of the country, select the right carriers and keep you updated at every stage of the route.
- Supplier
- Shipment (This service acts here)
- Customs
- Delivery (This service acts here)
What’s included
- Ocean, air and land freight coordination
- Carrier and logistics provider selection
- Cargo tracking
- Updates throughout the route
What’s not included
- Third-party charges (inspections, demurrage, storage) not included in the quote
Response time
24–48 business hours
Quotes in 24–48 business hours, depending on origin, destination and mode.
The times shown are for 36T’s response, assessment or quote. Execution time for each operation depends on origin, destination, type of goods, carrier availability, authorities and third parties involved.
Freight modes.
Ocean FCL (full container load)
A container for your cargo only. Makes sense when your volume fills or nearly fills it.
Ocean LCL (less than container load)
Your cargo is consolidated with other shippers’ and you pay for the space it takes.
Air
For urgent, high-value or low-volume cargo.
Land
Trucking routes, including the US–Mexico border crossing.
One forwarder accountable for the whole route.
We choose the right logistics providers for each route and mode, and your 36T account executive keeps you updated at every stage. Need customs clearance or NOM compliance too? It all runs through one accountable partner.
How it works
Step 01
Cargo details
Origin, destination, dimensions, weights and type of goods.
Step 02
Mode and route
We define the ocean, air or land option that fits your shipment.
Step 03
Quote
You receive the quote within 24–48 business hours.
Step 04
Shipping and tracking
We coordinate the providers and update you until delivery.
One accountable partner for your entire operation.
See how we workWho it’s for
Companies shipping into or out of Mexico that want one party to coordinate their cargo, whatever the mode.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between FCL and LCL?
With FCL you book a full container for your cargo; with LCL your cargo is consolidated with other shippers’ and you pay for the space it uses. We recommend the mode based on your volume, timeline and cost.
Do you handle air and land freight?
Yes. We coordinate ocean, air and land freight, including the US–Mexico border crossing.
How long does a freight quote take?
We send your quote within 24 to 48 business hours, depending on origin, destination and mode.
What is not included in the freight quote?
Third-party charges not included in the quote, such as inspections, demurrage or storage.
Tell us what you want to import into Mexico.
We reply the same day and send your all-in quote within 24 to 48 business hours.
To quote, we need
- Invoice value
- Product technical sheet
- Packing list with dimensions and weights
- Pickup and delivery addresses