Saltillo, Mexico
Sea freight in Saltillo
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Saltillo, via Altamira and road to the US border. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Saltillo
- AirportMonterrey
MTY - AirportSaltillo
SLW - SeaportAltamira and road to the US border
Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) in Ramos Arizpe, next to Saltillo's automotive plants, has limited scheduled cargo service, so most international air freight for Saltillo is handled through Monterrey International Airport (MTY), a short drive east. Large volumes move by road to and from the United States through Nuevo Laredo and Laredo, Texas, or through Piedras Negras. For ocean freight, the Gulf port of Altamira is the nearest container port, while Manzanillo serves trade with Asia.
The Saltillo–Monterrey highway links the two industrial centres, and Highway 57 runs north to Piedras Negras and south to San Luis Potosí and Mexico City. Toll roads connect Saltillo with Nuevo Laredo via Monterrey and west towards Torreón. Rail lines serve the Ramos Arizpe and Derramadero industrial areas. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Saltillo, Ramos Arizpe, Arteaga and Derramadero.
Operational logistics facts for Saltillo
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Monterrey International Airport (MTY) | Main air gateway for Saltillo | Wider airline choice within short trucking distance |
| Ramos Arizpe and Derramadero industrial areas | Cars, pickups, heavy trucks, engines, suppliers | Inbound tooling and parts handled in one shipment file |
| Nuevo Laredo and Piedras Negras crossings | Cross-border road freight to and from the US | Short road distance from Saltillo plants to Texas |
Industries in Saltillo and how we support them
Saltillo and Ramos Arizpe form one of Mexico's main automotive and truck manufacturing areas, with General Motors in Ramos Arizpe, Stellantis plants producing pickups and engines, and Daimler Truck producing heavy trucks. Around them are suppliers of castings, plastics, electronics and steel components, while Coahuila also has a strong steel industry. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight on our own air waybills via MTY, Next Flight Out for line-down parts, On-Board Courier for critical components and sea freight via Altamira or Manzanillo. Customs clearance is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
From the port to your door in Saltillo
We arrange collection of the container or the LCL cargo at Altamira and road to the US border, customs clearance and delivery to your site in the Saltillo area. For exports we organise the pick-up and the delivery to the terminal before the cut-off.
Customs clearance in Mexico
Ziem network
Customs clearance in Mexico is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
For air freight to and from Mexico we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Mexico need an RFC tax ID and registration in the Padrón de Importadores.
Frequently asked questions
Which port is used for sea freight to and from Saltillo?
Usually Altamira and road to the US border. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.