# Lazaro Cardenas (MX LZC)

**UN/LOCODE:** MX LZC  
**Country:** Mexico  
**Water Body:** North Pacific Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Small  
**Harbor Type:** River (Basins)  
**GPS:** 17.9333, -102.1667

Anchoring Mexico's Pacific container gateways, Lázaro Cárdenas in Michoacán has grown into one of the country's busiest box ports. Two major terminals lead operations: APM Terminals (TEC II), nearing 2 million TEU after its Phase II build-out, and Hutchison Ports (TEC I/TUM), pushing toward a similar mark, giving combined capacity above 2.2 million TEU and headroom past 4 million. Berth depths of around 16.5 m handle the large Asian mainliners that make this a key transpacific call. Beyond containers, the port moves vehicles, steel, minerals and both liquid and dry bulk. Its decisive advantage is rail: CPKC (formerly Kansas City Southern de México) carries boxes inland to Mexico City and the Bajío manufacturing belt. For forwarders, Lázaro Cárdenas is a credible alternative when Manzanillo congests. Customs is cleared through Mexico's aduana at the port, while Veracruz remains the natural option for Atlantic-side cargo. Reefer capacity and intermodal corridors round out a profile suited to temperature-controlled and hinterland traffic.

## Transit Times & Routes

- [Mexico City → Shanghai](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/mexico-city-shanghai)
- [Mexico City → Shenzhen](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/mexico-city-shenzhen)
- [Mexico City → Guangzhou](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/mexico-city-guangzhou)
- [Mexico City → Hong Kong](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/mexico-city-hong-kong)
- [Mexico City → Tokyo](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/mexico-city-tokyo)
- [Mexico City → Busan](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/mexico-city-busan)

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