Port of Manzanillo, Mexico: Expansion Project to Handle Up to 10 Million Containers Annually

Overview of the Nuevo Manzanillo Project expansion

The Nuevo Manzanillo Project, an expansion of the current Port of Manzanillo in Mexico, will cover a total area of 1,880 hectares, including both land and sea. It will feature a depth of 18 meters and include four specialized terminals for:

Containers
Hydrocarbons
General cargo
Storage

Development Phases and Logistics Enhancements

The project will be developed in two phases, aiming to quadruple the port’s capacity.

First Phase

Includes dredging, land preparation, construction of basic infrastructure, and strategic roadways, such as a four-lane reversible highway to optimize land logistics.

Construction of new logistics roadways at the Port of Manzanillo

Second Phase

Involves the development and concessioning of specialized terminals, with completion expected by 2030.

Commitment to Sustainability

The New Port of Manzanillo will have its own thermoelectric plant, reducing environmental impact. Additionally, electric cranes with a 65-ton capacity will be used, replacing some of the current fuel-powered cranes used for container unloading.