Veracruz
Veracruz, Mexico
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. Denniz Futalan / Pexels.
About Veracruz
Veracruz is Mexico's principal Gulf coast port and much the shorter routing from Europe, reached by a direct Atlantic crossing with no canal transit. It serves Mexico City and the centre of the country by road and rail. For European cargo it is usually the right gateway even when the consignee sits nearer the Pacific.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Veracruz — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 18–24 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider Mexico lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Veracruz, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Veracruz
- Country
- Mexico
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- MXVER
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 18–24 days
What to know about Veracruz
- Mexico's main Gulf coast port
- Direct Atlantic crossing — no canal transit from Europe
- Road and rail links to Mexico City and the Bajío
- Usually the right gateway for European cargo
Same country
Other ports in Mexico
We also ship to one other port in Mexico.
Moving cargo through Veracruz? Get a quote.
Any country to any country, import or export — send us the origin, destination and cargo details and we'll come back with a competitive rate within one business day.