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27 August 2026

Port of Lázaro Cárdenas reports higher cargo volumes

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Source reporting: Container News

Port of Lázaro Cárdenas reports higher cargo volumes

The Port of Lázaro Cárdenas handled 17,480,520 tonnes of commercial cargo through July 2026, an increase of 14% from the same period in 2025. The Mexican port also recorded 1,049 vessel calls during the reported period. Container traffic increases Containerised cargo accounted for 49% of the port’s total throughput. Mineral bulk represented 36%, while general cargo contributed 5%. Vehicles, agricultural bulk, petroleum products and other liquid cargoes accounted for the remaining 10%.

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