APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas will become the first port terminal in Mexico to operate on 100% renewable electricity starting in the third quarter of 2026, after signing a power purchase agreement with Iberdrola México . The agreement will allow 95% of the energy consumed by the container terminal to come from certified renewable sources, while the remaining 5% will be generated by solar panels that will soon be operational, according to a company press release.

The announcement places the Lázaro Cárdenas terminal in a unique position within the Mexican port system, not only because of the clean energy source, but also because of the type of operation it supports. It is a highly electrified facility , where the automated yard and some of the large-scale equipment—such as the cranes—operate entirely on electricity.

“The signing of this electricity supply contract not only represents a very significant step forward in our decarbonization goals, but also makes us the first terminal in Mexico to operate with 100% renewable electricity ,” said Beatriz Yera, CEO of APM Terminals Mexico , emphasizing that this distinction carries even more weight precisely because of the electric nature of the operation.

The contract includes the acquisition of Guarantees of Origin (GOs) , a mechanism that allows for full traceability and certification that the electricity supplied comes from renewable sources linked to Iberdrola México’s plants. This technical component formally supports emissions reductions and provides verifiable evidence for the terminal’s environmental strategy, in an environment where ESG (environmental, social, and governance) commitments are increasingly being evaluated by customers, shipping lines, and global supply chains.

According to the information provided, the use of renewable electricity will prevent the annual emission of approximately 6,500 tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂), a figure that reflects the direct impact of the energy transition on a port operation with high energy intensity. Beyond the environmental benefit, the reduction in emissions translates into a competitive advantage in the face of the new standards being imposed by international markets and major shippers.

These actions are part of APM Terminals’ global strategy to lead the decarbonization of the terminal industry by accelerating electrification and the use of clean energy. In the case of Lázaro Cárdenas, the decision marks a milestone for the Mexican port sector and anticipates a fundamental shift in how investments in logistics infrastructure are conceived: not only as operational capacity, but also as platforms aligned with the energy transition and the sustainability of global trade.

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The Lázaro Cárdenas National Port System Administration (Asipona) reported this Friday that the partial blockade of port access, which began on Wednesday, September 3, in the area known as Torres 08, has ended following dialogue with dissatisfied transporters .

According to the official statement, the outflow of goods never stopped , and coordination with customs and terminals minimized the impact. The agency reiterated its commitment to constant communication and the continuity of operations at the port.

The blockade highlights, once again, the vulnerability of Mexican ports, which have been the target of blockades and have had serious repercussions on companies’ logistics chains.

And it’s no wonder. The port of Lázaro Cárdenas ranks second in container handling on the Mexican Pacific coast and first in automobiles .

Likewise, the interruption, although brief, exposes a trucking sector that is experiencing situations at the limit of its capacity , being a link without which no port strategy can be sustained.

While Asipona emphasized that the outflow was never interrupted, simply limiting the entry of units generates operating costs , delays in the supply chain, and a climate of uncertainty for shipping companies, terminals, and foreign trade users.

These types of incidents can erode the port’s competitiveness compared to other logistics hubs in the region, especially when global customers prioritize certainty and guaranteed delivery times over all other factors. Traffic congestion, customs processes, and now social blockades are all pieces of a puzzle that threatens to slow the port’s consolidation as a leading maritime hub .

The challenge lies not only in resolving current situations, but also in building a port governance system capable of preventing conflicts and articulating real-time solutions. Asipona, by emphasizing its willingness to engage in dialogue, implicitly recognizes that the port is not an island and that its success depends on coordination with carriers, local authorities, and private stakeholders.

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