Mexico

Port of Lazaro Cardenas (MX LZC)

UN/LOCODE
MX LZC
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Lázaro Cárdenas
Body of water
North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
No
Mexico
Port of Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico © SEKVO · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Region
MX-MIC
Coordinates
17.9333, -102.1667 (17°56′N 102°10′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
River basin
Shelter
Good
Anchorage depth
23.2 m
Cargo pier depth
12.5 m
Oil terminal depth
14 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
368.5 m × 51 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Marine railway (slipway): Medium Medical facilities: Yes Rail connection: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel
Ratings
#108
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #108
266.38
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 266.38

Lazaro Cardenas operates as a working harbor in Mexico, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as River basin sets the scale of operations at Lazaro Cardenas. Draft at the approach to Lazaro Cardenas is constrained by a 9.4 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Lazaro Cardenas typically connects onward through Lázaro Cárdenas.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Lazaro Cardenas located?
Lazaro Cardenas is a seaport in Mexico, near Lázaro Cárdenas.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lazaro Cardenas?
The UN/LOCODE for Lazaro Cardenas is MX LZC.
What is the channel depth at Lazaro Cardenas?
The channel depth at Lazaro Cardenas is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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