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Port of Altamira

MXATM🇲🇽Mexico

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About Port of Altamira

Also known as: Puerto Industrial de Altamira

Located on Mexico's east coast on the northwest side of the Gulf of Campeche, Altamira is a significant industrial port. It serves as a key hub for the region's petrochemical and manufacturing industries.

Background
The Port of Altamira is an industrial port facility located on Mexico's east coast on the northwest side of the Gulf of Campeche. It is located in Altamira, Tamaulipas, 15 n.m. north of Tampico.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
7m

Region

Subdivision
MX-TAM
Latitude
22.4000°
Longitude
-97.9167°

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
MXATM
Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
8709009 →
Wikidata
Q111386635 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Altamira?

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The approach to Altamira is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Altamira South Range Rear Lighthouse at 4.1 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Altamira Range Rear (5.4 NM NNE), Altamira North Range Rear (5.9 NM NNE), Altamira (6.3 NM NNE), Tampico Escollera Norte (10.6 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Altamira on?

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The Port of Altamira is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in MX. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Altamira?

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You can track vessels near Altamira (MXATM) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for MXATM on the live map.

Where is the Port of Altamira?

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The Port of Altamira is a port in MX. Its UN/LOCODE is MXATM — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE MXATM mean?

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The first two characters, MX, are the ISO country code for MX. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Altamira?

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The Port of Altamira operates in the UTC-6 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.