Manzanillo Moves 3.59 Million TEUs from January to November 2024

The Port of Manzanillo has achieved a historic milestone in commercial cargo movement, handling a total of 3.59 million TEUs in the first eleven months of 2024. This marks a 6.1% increase compared to the same period last year, as reported by the National Port System Administration (Asipona) Manzanillo, part of the Secretariat of the Navy.

Key Statistics on Cargo Movement

Of the total cargo handled, 44% corresponded to imports, 41% to exports, and 15% to transshipment. Imports saw a significant rise of nearly 14%, totaling 1.562 million TEUs, while exports grew by 12%, reaching 1.482 million TEUs.

Breakdown by Cargo Type

Containerized cargo accounted for 73% of the total, with an annual increase of 5%. General breakbulk cargo represented 14%, mineral bulk cargo 10%, and agricultural bulk cargo 3%.

Record-Breaking Months and Largest Ships

The port recorded its highest-ever cargo movement in October, March, November, and August. Additionally, it received the largest ships ever to dock in Mexico, including the APL Fullerton (398 meters) and the CMA CGM Alexander von Humboldt and Marco Polo (396 meters each).

“The continuous growth of Manzanillo’s cargo movement reaffirms its strategic importance in global maritime trade.” – Asipona Manzanillo

Sustainable Maritime Transport

A step toward sustainability, the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in vessels arriving at Manzanillo aligns with global efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of maritime transport.