Port Intelligence — What freight teams need to know
Mexico's primary Pacific coast deep-water port. Ongoing customs supervision at both APM and HPH terminals (Oct 2025) slowed import cargo release and dispatch, causing considerable congestion. Mexican customs authorities periodically intensify oversight here due to security concerns (drug trafficking routes).
Week of 10 April 2026 · slightly_disrupted
Lazaro Cardenas 2.0 days.
Vessels at Anchor — 4-week trend
Mexican customs can be slow. Enhanced security oversight at Lázaro Cárdenas due to trafficking concerns. SENASICA for food/agriculture.
Common Rejection Reasons
Known Holds
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