December 11, 2025 — The Lázaro Cárdenas National Port System Administration (ASIPONA) held two informational meetings with the port community and media representatives on December 3 and 4. The purpose of these meetings was to present the port’s operational outlook for 2025, as well as progress in infrastructure, investments, and sustainability.
During the meeting with the media, firsthand information was shared regarding the port’s operational performance and growth projections.
The meeting with the port community, led by Retired Admiral Heliodoro Álvarez Martínez, Director General of ASIPONA Lázaro Cárdenas, was also attended by Captain María Marisa Abarca Hernández, Director General of Ports.
In his welcoming remarks, Director General Martínez acknowledged the daily work of everyone at the port: “When we walk through the yards, terminals, roads, and offices, we feel the life of the port, a life born from the commitment of those who handle cargo under the sun, those who work night shifts, those who ensure the security of the facility, those who process data, those who resolve incidents, or those who manage projects. Each of you leaves a visible mark on this port, and that dedication allows us to move forward…”
He also highlighted the progress achieved in 2025 in infrastructure modernization, improved operational times, strengthened security, environmental stewardship, and the consolidation of trust among shipping lines, clients, and strategic partners.
Mr. Joel Méndez Reyes, Operations Manager, presented on environmental sustainability and the preliminary cargo movement projections for 2025, highlighting:
- More than 33 million tons of total cargo (+6%).
- 2.6 million TEUs, with an estimated growth of 10%.
- More than 707,000 vehicles, equivalent to a 5% increase compared to the previous year.
Ms. María Agustina Álvarez Martínez, Marketing Manager, presented the actions taken to promote the port and the progress of the Port-City Relations program.
Subsequently, Mr. Jaime Jaime Ramírez, Planning Manager, presented the progress on private investment projects, while Mr. Ismael Duarte Correa detailed the public investment projects.
Private Investment
A joint investment of $7,860.19 million pesos was reported, made by six companies within the port area:
- APM Terminals
- Hutchison Ports
- SSA Marine Mexico
- Multipurpose Terminal IV
- Hyundai Glovis (car yard)
- CIMA Group (general cargo)
Public Investment
Public investment this year totaled $327.74 million pesos, allocated to:
- Development of Isla de la Palma
- Customs facilities at the port’s exits
- Expansion of the RF-031 yards
- The projected investment for 2026 is $1,335.25 million pesos.
At the close of the meetings, recognition was reiterated for the work carried out at the port, and progress was reported on the concession extension process, which is in its final validation stage and is expected to be signed soon.
With these information sessions, ASIPONA Lázaro Cárdenas reaffirms its commitment to transparency, logistical competitiveness, sustainable development, and engagement with the port community and society.
