Port of Lázaro Cárdenas

MXLZC🇲🇽Mexico

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About Port of Lázaro Cárdenas

Also known as: Lazaro Cardenas, Lázaro Cárdenas, Puerto Lazaro Cardenas, Puerto Lázaro Cárdenas

Located on Mexico's Pacific coast, Lázaro Cárdenas is the country's largest seaport. It handles significant cargo volumes, including containers, and is equipped to accommodate large vessels. The port features a natural harbor with pilotage and tug services.

Background
The Port of Lázaro Cárdenas is the largest Mexican seaport and one of the largest seaports in the Pacific Ocean basin, with an annual traffic capacity of around 25 million tonnes of cargo and 2,200,000 TEU.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Elevation
10m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
15765 →
GeoNames ID
3998697 →
Wikidata
Q5405712 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
puertolazarocardenas.com.mx →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River basin
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
MX-MIC
Latitude
17.9500°
Longitude
-102.1833°

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas?

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The approach to Lázaro Cárdenas is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lázaro Cárdenas Lighthouse at 1.9 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Caleta De Campos (33.6 NM WNW), Punta Garrobo (41.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas on?

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The Port of Lázaro Cárdenas is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in MX. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Lázaro Cárdenas (MXLZC) 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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

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The Port of Lázaro Cárdenas is a port in MX. Its UN/LOCODE is MXLZC — 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 MXLZC 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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

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The Port of Lázaro Cárdenas 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.