Freight rate Lázaro Cárdenas–CDMX 2026 (port haulage corridor): annual average estimate for 53 ft dry van FTL is $37,300 MXN per trip, band $34,300–$40,200. Mean of twelve months from the OCL engine; not a closed quote.

annual average MXN
$37,300
annual band
$34,300–$40,200
reference distance
~600 km
recovery auditing 100%
5–7%

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2026 rate in one line

There is no single official rate. These figures come from the same engine as the freight rate finder (mid ± band). Use them to anchor RFPs and spot outliers.

OCL annual average

The annual average smooths seasonal peaks (harvest, year-end, export). The current month can sit above or below the mean.

Metric2026 value
Annual mid$37,300 MXN / trip
Annual band (low–high)$34,300–$40,200
Reference km~600 km
Implied $/km (band)~$57 to $67 MXN/km
Reference equipment53 ft dry van (FTL)

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Pacific port container yard: haulage from Lázaro Cárdenas toward central Mexico
Second port by TEU: calibrate demurrage as well as the linehaul.

Why the price moves

Four levers explain most of the spread between similar quotes.

LeverWhat it does to priceAsk your carrier
Loaded backhaulEmpty return inflates the tripDoes the quote assume backhaul?
SeasonExport, harvest, or year-end peaksIs there a seasonal surcharge?
Diesel and tollsDominant variable on long haulsAre FSC and tolls all-in?
Demurrage / free daysTerminal and container inflate the totalWhat sits outside the base rate?

What the base rate excludes

How to know if you are charged fairly

Reconcile each invoice to contracted rate, POD, and ops evidence before paying. At high volume the contracted-vs-billed gap is often 2–4% of corridor spend; auditing 100% shows a 5–7% recovery pattern. Method: how to audit a freight invoice.

How OCL audits this corridor

OCL Cargo is an autonomous TMS: agents review CFDI, Carta Porte, GPS, and POD before Finance pays. It can stamp invoice and Carta Porte when the flow requires it. Typical pilot: 6–8 weeks. Details in pricing.

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Key takeaways5 points
  1. Freight rate Lázaro Cárdenas–CDMX 2026: annual average 53′ dry van $37,300 MXN/trip (band $34,300–$40,200).
  2. Reference distance ~600 km; ~$57 to $67 MXN/km implied in the annual band.
  3. The annual average smooths seasonality; the current month can sit above or below. Use the rate finder.
  4. Not a binding quote: calibrate with backhaul, diesel, tolls, and contract.
  5. Audit rate + CFDI + Carta Porte + GPS + POD before Finance pays; 5–7% recovery pattern when auditing 100%.

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