Deep Sea Port

Shipping Solutions in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico

This port is an important deep-water facility on Mexico’s Pacific coast handling container, bulk, and automotive traffic for Mexico and North America. Thanks to its deep-water access, advanced cargo facilities, and inland rail connections position it as a strategic node for Asia–Mexico–U.S. trade corridors.

Port Code
MXLZC
Population
0.2M
Continent
North America
Key Cargo
Automobiles and automotive parts
Lazaro Cardenas Port

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Port of Lázaro Cárdenas
Operational
Destination Ocean
Altamira (Mexico)
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Daily
Distance
681 km
Destination Ground
Atlanta (United States)
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Daily
Distance
2,494 km
Destination Ocean
Atlanta (United States)
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Frequency
Daily
Distance
2,494 km
Destination Ocean
Balboa (Panama)
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## Days
Frequency
Daily
Distance
2,640 km
Destination Ocean
Baltimore (United States)
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Frequency
Daily
Distance
3,421 km

Why ship via Lazaro Cardenas?

Large-vessel-capable access channel supporting Post-Panamax and larger vessels

Purpose-built automotive and Ro-Ro facilities for finished vehicle exports and imports

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We maintain dedicated local expertise in Mexico to handle customs clearance, warehousing, and final delivery.