Mexico

Port of Lazaro Cardenas (MX LZC)

Mexico
Port of Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico © SEKVO · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE MX LZC
Coordinates 17.9333, -102.1667 (17°56′N 102°10′W)
Region MX-MIC
Nearest city Lázaro Cárdenas
Body of water North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry No
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type River basin
Shelter Good
Channel depth 9.4 m
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
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #108
  • 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.
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