Manzanillo Port transported 1.8 million TEU’s in the first half of 2024

MANZANILLO - Nearshoring, which is significantly driving foreign investment in Mexico, is having a positive impact on various regions of the country as well as on the National Port System. Thus, the Port of Manzanillo, Colima, has become a key player in addressing this economic dynamic.

During the first half of 2024, the port experienced a growth of almost 18% in the mobilization of containers, reaching more than 1 million 800 thousand TEU's (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units), a measure used in maritime trade activities, compared to the same period of the previous year.

The president of the Association of Terminals and Operators of Manzanillo (ASTOM), José Antonio Contreras, highlighted that nearshoring has been a key driver for the growth of the Port of Manzanillo.

He assures that, in order to maintain our leadership in Latin America, it is essential to continue investing in infrastructure, modernizing the facilities of the different terminals, improving processes and strengthening collaboration with all the actors in the logistics chain.

"Only in this way will we be able to successfully face the challenges and make the most of the opportunities offered by international trade," he said.

The accelerated growth has presented significant challenges, such as streamlining Customs inspections, expediting the traffic of motor carriers, modernizing road infrastructure and streamlining the efficient management of goods flows.