APM Terminals México reported on Friday that, by the end of 2024, it reached a total of 1,079,000 20-foot containers (TEU) operated in its terminals located in the ports of Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, and Progreso, Yucatán.
The company stated in a press release that, in particular, the Lázaro Cárdenas terminal experienced a growth of 18.30% compared to the volume of cargo handled in 2023, while the Progreso terminal increased its cargo operated by 3.20% compared to the previous year.
“The increase in cargo movement at our terminals in Mexico reflects the actions implemented to achieve operational excellence, benefiting our customers. It also highlights the strategic importance of Mexico in international trade, as well as the key role played by the port of Lázaro Cárdenas in its transformation as a regional logistics hub ,” said Beatriz Yera, general manager of APM Terminals Mexico, quoted in the statement.
During the months of July and August, the Lázaro Cárdenas terminal reported the highest peaks of activity , with 95,700,000 and 97,000 TEUs moved, respectively. At the Progreso terminal, the busiest months were January and March, with 10,600,000 TEUs and 10,000 TEUs, respectively.
The total number of boxes moved in both terminals during 2024 was 584,600 containers.
Ports in Asian countries such as Pusan, Shanghai, Ningbo, Yokohama and Taoren were the main import points, while Balboa, Puerto Quetzal, Los Angeles and Acajutla stood out for exports. The number of ships received at both terminals amounts to 673 throughout 2024.
In 2025, the company said it will continue to promote the modernization of its infrastructure, advancing its commitment to decarbonization and adopting technological solutions that optimize operational efficiency and reduce its environmental footprint.
The company also reported that at the end of last year it received 14 new state-of-the-art cranes ( shuttle carriers ) , to put them into operation at its specialized container terminal (TEC) in the port of Lázaro Cárdenas, the second busiest in Mexico in the reception of containerized goods.
APM Terminals’ TEC in Lázaro Cárdenas, the first semi-automated terminal in Latin America, is currently undergoing an expansion project (Phase 2), with which they hope to increase their capacity by up to 2.2 million TEU (20-foot containers).
The expansion phase has an investment of 140 million dollars and is scheduled to conclude in the first quarter of 2026.
APM Terminals, an independent division of AP Moller-Maersk , operates 60 locations across 33 countries and a workforce of approximately 33,000 employees, handling more than 27,000 vessels and 23.2 million movements annually at its hub and gateway terminals.
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