en.Wedoany.com Reported - Lázaro Cárdenas Port welcomed the world's largest car carrier, the GLOVIS LEADER, which completed commercial operations at the vehicle terminal operated by SSA Marine México, marking an enhancement in Mexico's automotive logistics capabilities.

The arrival of the GLOVIS LEADER confirmed the operational capacity of Lázaro Cárdenas Port as Mexico's deepest port, with its channel capable of accommodating new-generation large commercial vessels. As a welcome ceremony, representatives from the Lázaro Cárdenas National Port System Administration (ASIPONA Lázaro Cárdenas) and SSA Marine México presented a commemorative plaque to the captain, highlighting the recognition of Mexican port efficiency and safety by the international shipping community. During terminal operations, imports of BYD, Ford heavy machinery and vehicles, as well as exports of KIA, Nissan, and General Motors vehicles were recorded. This operation tested the terminal's logistics capabilities and maintained efficient vessel turnaround times.

The GLOVIS LEADER, operated by South Korean company Hyundai Glovis Co., Ltd., features a dual-fuel propulsion system using liquefied natural gas and is equipped with an EcoEGR system, designed to reduce its environmental footprint on transoceanic routes. With a maximum capacity of 10,800 Car Equivalent Units (CEU), a length of 230 meters, a width of 40 meters, a gross tonnage of 102,588 tons, and a draft of 10.5 meters, it ranks among the most advanced car-carrying vessels at sea.

The vessel's arrival comes at a critical time for Mexico's automotive industry as it integrates with markets in Asia, North America, and Latin America. The ability to receive a vessel of this scale strengthens the supply chain, broadening logistics options for manufacturers and exporters. Lázaro Cárdenas Port has demonstrated its capability to serve new-generation specialized vessels, with its infrastructure and connectivity to industrial corridors, along with the growing demand from the automotive sector, solidifying the port's strategic position in Mexico's global trade.

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