APM Terminals (APMT) Lázaro Cárdenas has inaugurated Phase II of its container terminal expansion and immediately begun construction of Phase III, part of a long-term growth plan backed by over $350 million in investment.
These projects aim to boost the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas’ logistics capacity and reinforce its strategic role in regional trade.
Phase II, developed with more than $140 million, expands the terminal to 65 hectares and a capacity of 2 million TEUs, consolidating its position as one of Latin America’s most advanced logistics hubs and a key gateway for trade across the Mexican and regional Pacific.
The new operational area integrates new technology to improve container movement precision, cargo traceability, safety, and overall operational excellence, enhancing the predictability and resilience of port operations.
Beatriz Yera, Managing Director of APM Terminals Mexico, said: APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas is currently the only terminal in Latin America with a fully automated container yard, enabling safer and more reliable operations.
“With Phase III we plan to build an additional 450 metres of berth, reaching 1,200 metres of total quay length. This is part of our long-term investment strategy to strengthen the port’s logistics capacity and support the growth of Mexico’s foreign trade.”
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Phase II operations reportedly include six electric automated rail-mounted gantry (ARMG) cranes, a modern fleet of high-efficiency shuttle carriers, and advanced traceability and operational control systems, enhancing safety, movement precision, and service reliability for customers, authorities, and port users.
Leo Huisman, Regional Managing Director of APM Terminals Americas, stated: “The expansion allows us to scale operations sustainably via electrification as regional and global trade evolves. This aligns with our global decarbonisation strategy, incorporating fully electric mobile equipment and electrical infrastructure for automated operations. We are proud this terminal will be a pioneer in Mexico, and possibly the region, in operating with renewable energy, advancing decarbonisation in the maritime and port sector.”
