Analysis of DDU and DAP Sea Freight Services to Latin America

Amid the diversification of global supply chains, Mexico, as a crucial market connecting North America and Latin America, has seen continuous growth in manufacturing and trade activities in sectors such as automobiles, home appliances, pharmaceuticals, food, and aerospace. This has driven increased logistics demand at ports and border crossings. Xinghan Tongda (Qingdao) International Supply Chain Services Co., Ltd. offers DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) and DAP (Delivered at Place) services covering Mexico via 20GP and 40HQ container shipping solutions, providing maritime logistics support for Chinese manufacturing enterprises entering the local market.

Major Shipping Ports: Direct Connections to Key Mexican Ports

Leveraging major Chinese ports such as Qingdao, Shanghai, Tianjin, and Yantian, Xinghan Tongda provides full container load (FCL) shipping services, covering key Mexican ports including Manzanillo, Lázaro Cárdenas, Veracruz, and Ensenada, and integrates with local customs clearance and delivery networks.

Full Container Load (FCL): Direct shipping services for 20GP/40HQ containers, suitable for various bulk cargo types;

Special Cargo Support: Accommodates oversized equipment and large project cargo via flat racks and open-top containers;

Last-Mile Services: Combines warehousing and distribution facilities within Mexico to enable delivery from the destination port to the door.

DDU and DAP Models: Tailored to Different Trade Needs

In line with Mexican customs regulations and compliance requirements, Xinghan Tongda offers two mainstream service models:

DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid): Import duties and taxes are borne by the buyer, suitable for consignees with local import qualifications (DI);

DAP (Delivered at Place): Collaborates with local partners to complete transportation and delivery, with the buyer responsible for tax payments, helping reduce risks of port demurrage and storage.

Clients can flexibly choose based on business needs to balance cost and operational efficiency.

Practical Considerations: Compliance and Risk Management

Document Compliance: Bill of lading, invoice, and packing list information must be consistent to avoid customs clearance delays due to data discrepancies;

Value Declaration: Cargo value must be declared truthfully. Mexican customs prohibits under-declaration, mitigating risks of customs inspections;

Wooden Packaging Requirements: Wooden packaging must comply with IPPC standards and bear fumigation marks to avoid returns or additional costs due to non-compliant packaging;

Destination Port Cost Control: Plan in advance for storage, customs clearance, and delivery fees, and reduce overall logistics costs by coordinating free demurrage periods.

Service Philosophy: Connecting Globally, Developing Collaboratively

"Connecting the World, Winning the Future" is Xinghan Tongda’s operational direction for serving the Mexican and Latin American markets. By partnering with local customs clearance and transportation networks, the company helps Chinese enterprises reduce cross-border communication barriers and enhance delivery reliability from ports to factories or sales endpoints.

Against the backdrop of a dynamically changing international shipping environment, Xinghan Tongda leverages stable shipping space resources and cross-regional coordination capabilities to provide logistics assurance for clients expanding their business in the Mexican market.

From Chinese coastal ports to end-point delivery in Mexico, Xinghan Tongda supports Chinese manufacturing enterprises entering the Latin American market through DDU and DAP service solutions, ensuring efficient and compliant cargo delivery.

Market Director: Zhang Congyao