Manzanillo Handles 66% of Mexico’s Import Cargo in 2025

During the first three quarters of the year, the Port of Manzanillo handled a record volume of goods, consolidating its position as Mexico’s leading cargo entry point.

According to data from the National Port System Administration (Asipona) in Manzanillo, 66% of total cargo tonnage corresponded to imports, while 15% represented exports and 19% was related to transshipment and cabotage operations.

Manzanillo Reaches Historic Record in Container Movement

The port also reported a historic record in August for the movement of TEUs (20-foot containers), ranking among the most active seaports in Latin America.

Overall, containerized cargo accounted for 73% of total commercial movement, underscoring the dominant role of foreign trade in port operations.

Regarding other cargo types, mineral bulk represented 1% of total tonnage, showing an 11% year-over-year increase, followed by agricultural bulk (5%) and general cargo (6%).

Growth in Land Traffic and Vessel Arrivals

Land transport activity also grew steadily: between January and September, nearly 906,000 trucks entered the terminal, a 4% increase compared to the same period in 2024. July and August registered the highest traffic levels in the port’s history.

During the same period, 1,242 vessels arrived at Manzanillo, including 839 (68%) container ships, 135 general cargo ships, 129 mineral bulk carriers, 99 oil and derivative vessels, 30 agricultural bulk carriers, one natural gas vessel, and nine cruise ships, two of which docked in September.

Manzanillo thus reaffirms its position as Mexico’s leading commercial port on the Pacific coast, a strategic hub for trade connecting the country with Asia, the Americas, and Europe.