Lázaro Cárdenas Handled 21.5 Million Tons Between January and September 2026
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- puertolazarocardenas_noticiasLÁZARO CÁRDENAS, MOTOR DEL COMERCIO EXTERIOR: MUEVE...
- Mexico IndsutryPuerto de Lázaro Cárdenas mueve 21% de la carga comercial de México y supera 2 millones de contenedores
- mundo maritimoPuerto Lázaro Cárdenas moviliza más de 21,5 millones de toneladas a septiembre de 2026
The Port of Lázaro Cárdenas, in Michoacán, handled 21 million 517 thousand 529 tons of commercial cargo between January and September 2026, equivalent to 21% of Mexico's national cargo movement. With this volume, the port cemented its position as the second-most important port in Mexico and as the leading automotive port on the Mexican Pacific coast.
Containers and Vessels
In terms of containers, sources Puerto Lázaro Cárdenas and Mexico Industry report a throughput of 2,007,493 TEUs for the period, a 3% increase compared to 2025, while MundoMaritimo reports 2,700,493 TEUs, also up 3% year-on-year from 1,952,828 TEUs in the same period of 2025. Regarding vessel calls, Puerto Lázaro Cárdenas and Mexico Industry recorded 1,339 vessels served between January and September, while MundoMaritimo logged 1,335 vessels, of which 91% corresponded to deep-sea routes and 9% to coastal shipping (cabotage).
Cargo Mix
Of the total commercial cargo handled, containerized cargo accounted for 52% and mineral bulk for 36%, while the remaining 12% corresponded to vehicles, general cargo, other liquid bulk, and agricultural bulk, according to data released by Puerto Lázaro Cárdenas and Mexico Industry.
Inland Transport and Container Origin
Of the total container operations, transshipment accounted for 48%, while imports and exports contributed 26% each. In terms of inland distribution, 71% of containers were moved by truck and the remaining 29% by rail, linking maritime operations with the supply chains of manufacturing, trading, and logistics companies.
Automotive Leadership
In the automotive segment, the port handled 531,182 vehicles between January and September 2026. Imports accounted for 74% of units, coming mainly from China, Japan, and South Korea, while exports represented 25% and transshipment 1%. MundoMaritimo details that imports totaled 392,021 units, up 1% year-on-year, exports reached 132,468 vehicles, and transshipment totaled 6,693 units. Among the automakers using the port's infrastructure are General Motors, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, and BMW.
The port, operated by the National Port System Administration (ASIPONA) Lázaro Cárdenas, stated that these results consolidate the port's role in cargo movement and in strengthening supply chains, thanks to its port infrastructure, its capacity to handle different cargo segments, and its maritime and inland connectivity.
