Puerto del Norte in Matamoros begins operations

Puerto del Norte in Matamoros has officially begun operations with the departure of the first shipment of vehicles aboard the Integrador vessel. The event marks the launch of a project aimed at positioning the facility as a new logistics hub in northeastern Mexico.

Located approximately 80 kilometers from the U.S. border, the port features a 3,800-meter navigation channel, a 138-meter dock, and a 324.94-hectare area reserved for port development. Additionally, more than 100,000 hectares have been designated for industrial expansion.

Javier García Bejos, Director of Special Projects for Latin America at Mota-Engil, announced that the project involves an investment exceeding 4 billion pesos. The so-called T-MEC maritime terminal is expected to support trade, energy, and industrial operations. He also noted that the facility will incorporate an energy sustainability program using solar power and alternative technologies.

Gustavo Guzmán Fernández, head of the Tamaulipas Port Authority, encouraged business leaders from across the northeast to integrate the new port into their commercial and logistics strategies. He emphasized that the infrastructure is intended not only for Matamoros and Tamaulipas, but also for neighboring regions such as Nuevo León, Coahuila, San Luis Potosí, and even southern Texas.

During the inauguration, Tamaulipas Governor Américo Villarreal Anaya received the official concession for port operations from Admiral José Barradas Cobos, Undersecretary of the Merchant Marine. Also in attendance were officials from the Navy, including Captain Manuel Fernando Gutiérrez Gallardo, General Coordinator of Ports and Merchant Marine, who reaffirmed institutional support for the initiative.

Authorities stated that the goal is to establish Puerto del Norte as a competitive alternative within Mexico’s national port system and to enhance cargo movement throughout the northeastern corridor.