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Frequently Asked Questions

Standard vs Special Containers

MAERSK, COSCO, EVERGREEN, HAPAG, WANHAI, MSC, CMA, ZIM, ONE, OOCL, YANGMING, HYUNDAI, PIL.

  • MAERSK, COSCO, EVERGREEN, HAPAG, WANHAI, MSC, CMA, ZIM, ONE, OOCL, YANGMING, HYUNDAI, PIL.
  • MAERSK, COSCO, HPL, CMA, ONE offers very comprehensive inland transportation service across Mexico.
  • MAERSK is a good option for direct sailings to Mexico&Panama and WCSA with short transit time.
  • MSC is a good option for Non-rolling service.
  • EMC is a good option for 28days free time in Mexico and 21days in WCSA.
  • CMA is a good option for lower cost with available space in peak seasons, as well as for DG CARGO.
  • WANHAI is a good option for direct sailing from Shanghai to Manzanillo, Mx.
  • YML&PIL are good option for lower cost in low seasons.

Direct sailings lanes to Mexico:

CMA(M2X)
COSCO(WSA5) | OOCL(TLP5)
COSCO(WSA8) | OOCL(TLP8)
MSC(MEXICAS)
MSC(SIERRA)

Transit days around 17-22days

Direct sailings Lanes to WCSA(Buenaventura,Co/Callao,PE/Chancay,Peru/San Antonio,CL/Valparaiso,CL):

HAPAG(TPM) | HMM(NW3) | MSC(AZTEC) | ONE(ALX3)
MAERSK(AC2)
CMA(ACSA1) | COSCO(WSA4) | OOCL(TLP2)
HAPAG(AN1) | HMM(NW1) | MSC(INCA) | ONE(ALX1)
COSCO(WSA2) | EMC(WSA2) | PIL(WS2) | WHL(ASA) | YML(SA6)
CMA(ACSA2) | COSCO(WSA3) | EMC(WSA3) | OOCL(TLP1) | WHL(WSA3)
COSCO(WSA) | EMC(WSA) | WHL(WSA) | YML(SA4)
EMC(WSA6) | PIL(WS6) | WHL(AS2) | YML(SA8)
HMM(NW4) | ONE(ALX4)
HAPAG(AN2) | MSC(ANDES) | ONE(ALX2)

Transit days around 30-40days

  1. Place bookings to shipping lines at 7days before ETD. (Better at least 10days before ETD in peak seasons)
  2. We release space confirmation to the shipper in China.
  3. The shippers/We makes containers stuffings before DOC CUT OFF time and make customs clearance before Cus CUT OFF time.
  4. The shippers/We send full containers to the port before Port CUT OFF time and we make BL draft for clients checking.
  5. We submit MBL information to shipping lines before DOC CUT OFF time.
  6. We send Pre-Alert with full documents after vessels depart and consignee will get Arrival Notice from Shipping lines 7days before ETA.
  7. Payment at 7-10days before ETA and we process MBL release.
  8. Consignee get containers released from Shipping lines and process custom clearance&cargo delivery to final destination.

  • There are 21days free time offered for ports in Mexico by all the shipping lines, Except EMC offers 28days and PIL offers 20days.
  • There are 17-21days free time offered for Colombia ports and Chile ports.
  • There are 21-22days free time offered for ports in Peru.
  • There are almost 21days free time offered for ports in Panama and Caribbean ports.

Yes, Asian Cargo offers guarantee letters for free deposit in Mexico by EVERGREEN service.

  • CMA, MSC, MAERSK, HMM, ZIM, HPL offer service to Progreso, Mexico
  • ZIM has shortest transit time.
  • MAERSK has available space in peak seasons.
  • CMA has good cost.
  • MSC has stable guaranteed space without rolling.

  • MSC, ONE, CMA, COSCO, EMC, WANHAI offer service to Ensenada, Mx.
  • EMC and COSCO has good space in peak seasons.
  • CMA offers better cost.
  • MSC offers Non-rolling service from origin.
  • Transit time around 22days

  • MAERSK, MSC, CMA, COSCO, OOCL.
  • MSC, MAERSK are good options as they have very good connection for cargo transit to Bolivia.
  • MSC has shortest transit time around 31days. Other shipping lines' transit time around 36-48days.

  • CMA, ONE, MSC, MAERSK, HAPAG, COSCO have routes to Arica, Chile.
  • HAPAG/ONE routing via Callao, Pe to Arica, Chile.
  • CMA/OOCL routing via Chancay, Pe to Arica, Chile.
  • MSC routing via Busan, Korea to Arica, Chile.
  • MAERSK routing via Balboa, Panama to Arica, Chile.
  • COSCO&EMC have routes transit via Callao, Pe and Chancay, Pe to Arica, Chile.
  • MSC has shortest transit time 34days.
  • Other Shipping lines have transit time around 38-55days.

  • By feeder service from Wuhan, Hubei / Chongqing, Sichuan / Wuhu, Anhui / Anqing, Anhui / Jiujiang, Jiangxi.
  • Ship by COSCO, CMA, MSC, WANHAI, MAERSK.

  • MSDS, UN38.3 & Marine Transportation Condition Appraisal Certificate & Certificate for the Packaging of Dangerous Goods are requested for Dangerous Goods.
  • Since May in 2024, The packaging of Dangerous Goods is not requested for NEV Electric Vehicles based on China Policy.

  • By Break Bulk and Flat Rack.
  • It's more cost effective to ship by Flat Rack for small quantity and the cost depends on market situation. If more than 10 units excavators, Generally we suggest to ship by Break Bulk and it is more economical.
  • Shipping by Flat Rack will get more sailing options because Break Bulk has few sailing schedule every month.

  • Electric Motorcycles/Electric Tricycle equipped with Lead-Acid Batteries:
    • Sealed spill-proof lead-acid batteries meeting SP238 can be shipped as general cargo. We only need to submit MSDS and marine transportation appraisal report, without DG packaging certificate and full DG declaration.
  • Electric Motorcycles with Built-in Lithium Batteries (Mandatory UN3556 under 2026 Regulations, Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods)
  • Electric Motorcycles/Electric Tricycle with Lithium Batteries:
    • Mandatory Core Documents for Shipping Line Review (Strict inspection for Latin American shipping routes).
    • Bilingual MSDS (Chinese & English), clearly marked with UN3556, battery watt-hour rating and cell specifications.
    • Complete UN38.3 safety test report issued by a CNAS-accredited laboratory, covering 8 safety test items, with consistent battery model matching the finished motorcycle.
    • Marine Transportation Condition Appraisal Certificate, which clearly identifies UN3556 and Class 9 dangerous goods.
    • Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD), to be submitted for pre-review 3-5 working days prior to space booking.
    • Full Vehicle Insulation Safety Statement: confirmation of insulated battery terminals, powered-off vehicle and zero short-circuit risks.

No, We suggest to ship the cargo from Hongkong port directly to save cost.

  • Min 45KG is allowed to ship by air.
  • Direct flight to MEX or NLU in Mexico city takes 1day.
  • Flights to PTY/BOG/LIM/SCL via LAX/MIA/JFK takes around 5-7days.

Yes. We have warehouses in Shanghai/Ningbo/Yantian/Shekou/Tianjin/Qingdao/Xiamen/Foshan/Guangzhou for cargo consolidation.

  • Inland service by shipping lines is only based on Standard Containers.
  • Our Mexician Freight forwarders partners can provide inland transport service.

It depends on prevailing market conditions. If the overall freight market sees high rates and tight vessel space, Break Bulk would be a better choice. When FCL rates in high level and we choose Break Bulk, The seafreight cost is much lower than Flat Rack and space is more guaranteed.

No, Break Bulk's operation process is different with Flat Rack containers. When we make booking for Break Bulk, The Shipper Owner will send Fixture Note to us. When we sign Fixture Note with The shipper Owner and they sign back, It means that we get space confirmed from Shipper Owner. The cargo is allowed to delivery to the port for loading accordingly to LayCan and our operation team will follow up clearance and documents accordingly. An Important Note: Once Fixture Note is signed by both party, The shipment must load the expected sailing. Otherwise, There will be full dead freight cost requested to pay as space loss fee.

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