Port of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico, handles over 13 million tons of cargo in first five months

en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Port of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico, handled a cumulative cargo throughput of 13,014,936 tons from January to May 2026, a 21% increase compared to 10,747,627 tons in the same period of 2025.

Container cargo throughput reached 6,470,052 tons, up 20% year-on-year. The port received a total of 739 vessel calls, a 2% increase year-on-year. Of the arriving vessels, 60% were container ships, reflecting the port's logistical positioning as one of the main maritime distribution hubs on Mexico's Pacific coast.

Container throughput reached 1,143,555 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), an 11% increase year-on-year, further consolidating the port's strategic position in the international logistics chain.

In the automotive sector, the port handled 260,359 vehicles, of which 179,358 were imports, primarily from Asia. Of the imported vehicles, 49% originated from China, 35% from Japan, 11% from South Korea, and the remaining 5% from other countries. These figures indicate the growing importance of the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas as a gateway for Mexico's automotive industry.

The port's operational capacity, connectivity, and competitiveness collectively drive its growth and reinforce its role as a strategic platform for Mexico's foreign trade and economic development.

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