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Manzanillo
Mexico
MXZLO
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K+N Status
AIS limited in region
K+N24 Mar 2026
Updated 16m ago

Port Intelligence — What freight teams need to know

Mexico's busiest container port. 1.08-day vessel waits Oct 2025 but truck appointments subject to delays. Rail blockades (La Barca blockade Oct 2025) can disrupt services for 8+ days. Processed 1.29M TEU in first 4 months of 2025 (+1.5% YoY). Truck slot reductions implemented to ease terminal congestion.

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Customs Reality at Manzanillo
5d
Published free time
3d
Effective free time

Same Mexican framework. Less security scrutiny than Lázaro Cárdenas.

Demurrage: $25/TEU/day · Detention: $15/TEU/day

Common Rejection Reasons

  • SENASICA permits
  • NOM certification
Cold Chain Reality at Manzanillo
Mitigation:Monitor Mexican rail situation. Truck as backup during blockades.
Failure point:Rail — social/political blockades
Significance:Moderate — Mexican produce export hub
Primary failure mode:Rail blockades disrupting export scheduling.
Reefer plug availability:Adequate
Alternative Ports to Manzanillo

If disruption makes Manzanillo unviable for your cargo

Lázaro CárdenasMXLZC
Save $30/TEU
200 nm away+0h wait
Works for: Alternative Pacific Mexico port.
Not for: Higher customs security scrutiny risk.

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Live AIS Vessels

AIS coverage limited at this port. The free AIS tier has restricted coverage in some regions, particularly mainland China ports and parts of the Middle East.

Money Traps at Manzanillo
Rail blockade disruptions
Oct 2025: La Barca blockade = 8+ day rail delays.
Monitor social/political situation. Pre-arrange truck backup.
Truck slot reductions
Terminal reducing truck slots to manage congestion.
Book appointments early.
Seasonal Patterns
Jun-Nov (Hurricane)
Pacific hurricane season.
Monitor NHC.

Sources

Port status: Kuehne+Nagel Port Operational Update

Port intelligence: CargoPilot curated research

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