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Located in the northern part of the Gulf of Tehuantepec in Oaxaca, the Port of Salina Cruz is a vital multimodal hub that provides the fastest maritime link between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic via the Port of Coatzacoalcos.
It is on track to become a significant commercial logistics port for international maritime trade routes, thanks to the expansion and modernization of its infrastructure and equipment. Its interoceanic connectivity through the services provided by the Multimodal Logistics Platform and the federal government’s support for various industrial projects in Southern and Southeastern Mexico further enhance its potential. This key corridor plays a crucial role in facilitating freight traffic across the country, bolstering Mexico’s trade routes.
Infrastructure and cargo handling
Salina Cruz is equipped with modern infrastructure and advanced equipment to handle various types of cargo, including containerized goods, agricultural and mineral bulk, and petroleum products. Although classified as a regional port, its strategic role in fuel supply and cargo transport elevates it to national significance, processing around five percent of Mexico’s total maritime freight.
Key facilities and terminals
The port features a versatile range of facilities, including:
Port terminals and facilities operated by the National Port System Administration
Multipurpose terminal: Located on the “East” breakwater, this terminal features a reinforced concrete pier stretching 275 meters long and 21 meters wide, with a depth of -11 meters. It can accommodate vessels up to 197 meters in length and 32 meters in width. The terminal has a 5.6 ha of a bounded multiuse storage yard equipped with connections for refrigerated containers, along with 24-hour surveillance and lighting systems.
Pier I: This dock, situated at the southern end, has a useful length of 450 meters and a width of 60 meters, with a maximum depth of -10 meters. It can handle vessels up to 180 meters long and 28 meters wide. The dock also features rail tracks and three warehouses with a combined storage space of 11,000 square meters.
Fishing pier: In the inner basin, the east marginal fishing pier extends 260 meters, constructed with reinforced concrete on piles, providing essential infrastructure for the fishing industry.
Additionally, the port has a 14.23-hectare reserve adjacent to the multiuse storage yard, offering significant potential for future development, such as expanding logistics infrastructure or handling containerized cargo.
PEMEX-operated terminals
Dock II: On the south side of the port, Dock II has a total length of 465 meters and a width of 60 meters, with a depth of -10 meters, allowing vessels up to 180 meters in length and 28 meters in width.
Pier No. 7 LPG: Situated on the west breakwater, this 277-meter-long pier is designed to handle petroleum products. With a depth of -11 meters, it can berth vessels up to 197 meters in length and 32 meters wide.
Pier No. 9: Situated on the Oil and Commercial Port, this 535-meter-long pier is designed to handle petroleum products. With a depth of -18.0 meters, it can berth vessels up to 230 meters in length and 32.3 meters wide.
Agricultural bulk facility
In June 2024, Salina Cruz began agricultural bulk operations with the arrival of the 104-meter-long Mexican-flagged vessel Mar de California, transporting corn from the Port of Topolobampo. This development is part of a broader federal initiative to enhance the efficiency of the Interoceanic Corridor by integrating rail services and improving port connectivity.
Contact
Piloto Adolfo López Mateos,
01290 Ciudad de México,
CDMX, Mexico
Key staff:
Director General — Cap. Alt. Vicente Barajas Boites (dirgral@puertosalinacruz.com.mx)
Commercial Manager — Lic. Rafael Gerardo Sánchez Mercado (gcomercial@puertosalinacruz.com.mx)
