Port of Coatzacoalcos

MXCOA🇲🇽Mexico

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About Port of Coatzacoalcos

This port is situated at the southernmost point of the Gulf of Campeche in Mexico. It serves as a significant port facility on the country's east coast.

Background
The Port of Coatzacoalcos or Puerto México is an important port facility on Mexico's east coast. It is located at Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, at the southernmost point of the Gulf of Campeche.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
13m

Region

Subdivision
MX-VER
Latitude
18.1333°
Longitude
-94.4000°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
MXCOA
Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11818859 →
Wikidata
Q111386548 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
puertocoatzacoalcos.com.mx →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Coatzacoalcos is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Coatzacoalcos Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the NW. Other aids include Coatzacoalcos Entrance Range Rear (0.7 NM S), Cerro Del Gavilan (1 NM N), Coatzacoalcos East Breakwater (2.1 NM NNW), Coatzacoalcos West Breakwater (2.2 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Coatzacoalcos on?

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The Port of Coatzacoalcos 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 Coatzacoalcos?

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You can track vessels near Coatzacoalcos (MXCOA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Coatzacoalcos?

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The Port of Coatzacoalcos is a port in MX. Its UN/LOCODE is MXCOA — 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 MXCOA 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 Coatzacoalcos?

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The Port of Coatzacoalcos 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.