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UNLOCODEMX ACA
CountryMexico
Water BodyNorth Pacific Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Natural)
0Lat16.8500
Lng-99.9333
Classificationregional_202606
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About This Seaport
Acapulco is better understood as a cruise and niche-cargo port than as a freight gateway, despite its size on Mexico's Pacific coast. Managed by the port authority ASIPONA in Guerrero state, some 280 km east of Lázaro Cárdenas, it mainly handles petroleum products – over 750,000 tonnes of fuel since operations resumed in late 2023 – plus breakbulk and Ro-Ro, with no established scheduled container service. Recovery from Hurricane Otis (October 2023) is advancing: in April 2026 Global Ports Holding took over the cruise terminal under a 24-year concession, and a new 350 m pier due in early 2027 will accommodate larger ships. Links to Mexico City, roughly 300 km away, run by road, with no high-capacity freight rail geared to container traffic. For shippers moving containers or industrial goods on Mexico's Pacific seaboard, Lázaro Cárdenas – with its semi-automated APM terminal and depths to 18 m – and Manzanillo are far more capable choices. Acapulco's commercial value lies chiefly in passengers and specialised cargo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Acapulco?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Acapulco is MX ACA. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Acapulco located?▼
The port of Acapulco is located in Mexico (North Pacific Ocean).
What is the size of the port Acapulco?▼
Acapulco is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
Location & Weather
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16.85000, -99.93333
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