Freight and Logistics Costs
Over 80 specialized international freight companies operate out of Tijuana.
They have experience in U.S./Mexico freight operations using small and medium trucks as well as full container loads. Tijuana offers a great advantage for international freight service with over 200 trucking companies providing services out of San Diego and Tijuana combined.
With more than 1.4 million trucks crossing per year, the land port of entry at Otay Mesa area, is Tijuana’s largest commercial crossing on the border between California and Baja California. It manages the second largest share of freight and the third volume of trade in terms of dollar value in all areas of land crossing between the U.S. and Mexico.
Airport Services
The International Airport of Tijuana is serviced by 5 airline companies and 130 flights daily, making it the fourth largest airport in Mexico. Air Cargo Shipment Average Rates in Tijuana
| From Tijuana to | United States of America | Central & South America | United Kingdom & Central Europe | Northern Europe and Scandinavia | Asia Pacific | Eastern Europe and Middle East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For air shipments of 71 to 99 kg. | ||||||
| Price by Kg. (USD) | 6.82 | 7.26 | 10.78 | 11.98 | 14.58 | 24.99 |
| For air shipments of 100 kg. | ||||||
| Price by Kg. (USD) | 6.69 | 7.11 | 10.56 | 11.71 | 14.29 | 24.49 |
Source: Air Cargo Service Companies in Tijuana, 2011.
Tijuana Airport serves a large part of Baja California and is one of the busiest airports in the country. In addition to domestic flights, including daily service to Los Angeles and Las Vegas NV., international flights are offered mostly to the U.S., Shanghai, and Tokyo, a significant link between Mexico and the Asia Pacific region. Approximately, 3.9 million passengers use this facility annually.
Source: Tijuana Airport Administration.
