The plan for the modernization of the country’s strategic ports estimates an investment of more than 240 billion pesos.
Six strategic ports are contemplated in the modernization and expansion projects: Ensenada; Manzanillo and Nuevo Manzanillo; Lázaro Cárdenas; Acapulco; Veracruz; and Progreso.
Mazatlán is excluded from this plan, despite the fact that authorities and the port community have been discussing the need to dredge and expand the port, as well as a new cruise terminal, for several years.
An additional private investment of 82.862 billion pesos is planned for Topolobampo, in addition to Guaymas, Altamira, and the ports of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec Interoceanic Corridor, totaling 126.363 billion pesos.
In total, the modernization plan provides for 55.179 billion pesos in public investment and 241.051 billion pesos in private investment. It is expected that by the end of the six-year term, the National Port System will have greater operational, logistical, and connectivity capabilities.
During the presentation and progress report on the national port system, the head of the Navy, Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, noted that public and private investment totals 296.23 billion pesos for the modernization of the national port system, with the goal of improving maritime connectivity and strengthening logistics.
Currently, the Mexican Port System is made up of 103 ports and 15 terminals; the Navy manages 36 of them.
Mexico has connectivity with 63 countries through 316 ports, with 145 regular shipping lines arriving: 124 deep-sea and 21 coastal. In terms of value, 38% of imports and 20% of exports were shipped by sea. Maritime transport also handled 30% of all cargo transported.
Source: oem
