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MXCOA Coatzacoalcos Port
Coatzacoalcos Port is the seaport of Coatzacoalcos, in the city of Coatzacoalcosin Mexico. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is MXCOA.

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Port Code

MXCOA

Name

Coatzacoalcos

Country / Region

Mexico

City

Coatzacoalcos

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

18.1352740

Longitude

-94.4049988

Est. Unit Price

$75/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Coatzacoalcos Port, UN/LOCODE MXCOA, is a river-connected seaport on Mexico’s southern Gulf coast, positioned approximately 1.6 nautical miles from the entrance of the Coatzacoalcos River. It is one of Mexico’s principal petroleum and energy logistics locations, while its west-bank Free Port also handles bulk, container and general cargo. The east-bank Pajaritos basin is dedicated to petroleum, tanker and liquefied-gas-related operations. The port therefore requires cargo-specific planning: commercial cargo, project freight, chemicals and petroleum products may follow different terminal, documentation and safety processes. Our service team can coordinate booking, pre-carriage, terminal instructions and compliance checks according to the confirmed berth and cargo profile.

UN/LOCODE	MXCOA
Country / City	Mexico / Coatzacoalcos
Coordinates	18.1352740, -94.4049988
Port configuration	Free Port on the west bank; Pajaritos oil terminal basin on the east side of the river
Port profile	Energy, tanker, bulk, general cargo and selected container logistics

Key Highlights

Energy-oriented gatewayPajaritos is associated with Pemex petroleum operations, tanker traffic and liquefied-gas-related handling.

Mixed cargo capabilityThe Free Port provides facilities for bulk, containers and general cargo, in addition to the energy basin.

River and basin navigationVessel access involves the river entrance, breakwater heads and internal approaches; draft and maneuvering must be confirmed for each call.

Storage availableThe port reference data identifies waterfront warehouses, rear-area multipurpose warehouses, open yards and a container yard.

Cargo-specific controlsDangerous goods, chemicals, petroleum products and project cargo require earlier technical review than ordinary dry cargo.

Facilities & Services

General and bulk cargo: The Free Port is described as having eight general cargo berths and facilities for bulk and general cargo. Exact berth suitability, equipment and cargo restrictions should be checked against the nominated terminal.
Tanker and energy operations: Nine tanker berths are identified in the supplied port data, with tanker and liquefied-gas terminals located in the Pajaritos basin. Terminal acceptance is required before confirming hazardous cargo movements.
Container handling: A container yard is identified behind Warehouse 4 near the waterfront. Availability of equipment, reefer plugs, empty release and special-container handling should be confirmed case by case.
Warehousing and yards: The reference data identifies a consolidation warehouse, waterfront Warehouses 2, 3, 4 and 7, multipurpose Warehouses 5 and 6, and several open yards.
Inland collection and delivery: Our service team can arrange truck planning and terminal appointments, subject to local road conditions, cargo dimensions, customs status and the receiving facility’s operating instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical trade orientation: MXCOA is suited to Gulf of Mexico and wider Caribbean-linked cargo flows, with onward connections to other Mexican gateways or international transshipment points when required. Actual routing depends on the carrier, terminal and cargo type.
Container routing: For containerized cargo, the service team will compare available carrier options, transshipment arrangements and inland alternatives rather than assume a direct service or fixed sailing frequency.
Energy and bulk routing: Tanker, chemical and bulk movements are generally arranged around terminal nomination, vessel compatibility, cargo approvals and berth windows, not only around a published liner schedule.
Transit-time variables: Total lead time may be affected by river and basin access, weather, berth congestion, customs inspection, dangerous-goods approval, documentation corrections and inland truck availability. All schedules require confirmation at booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional industrial base: The port supports the southern Gulf industrial corridor, including petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, fertilizer and related manufacturing activity.
Energy cargo: Petroleum products, crude-related products, liquefied gases and other regulated energy cargo are important port profiles, subject to terminal and regulatory acceptance.
Dry and project cargo: Machinery, plant components, steel, industrial materials, packaged chemicals, agricultural inputs and other general or bulk cargo may use the commercial facilities when accepted.
Storage and distribution: Warehouses, open yards and consolidation facilities support temporary storage, cargo staging and local distribution; the correct facility must be selected according to cargo sensitivity and customs status.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off control: Do not rely on a generic port cut-off. Our service team should obtain the carrier or terminal’s confirmed SI, VGM, cargo-gate and document deadlines, allowing additional time where customs or dangerous-goods review is involved.
Dangerous goods: The shipper must provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, packing certificate and emergency-contact information. Terminal acceptance must be secured before cargo delivery.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, permits and product descriptions must be consistent. Customs inspection or documentary review can delay release, so the consignee and broker should pre-check tariff classification and import requirements.
Inland delivery: Oversized, heavy, liquid, temperature-sensitive or hazardous cargo requires vehicle suitability, route review, appointment coordination and receiving-site confirmation. Final delivery restrictions and charges must be verified before dispatch.

Planning note: Pajaritos and Free Port operations should not be treated as interchangeable. The nominated terminal, cargo type, customs regime and vessel or truck requirements must be confirmed before issuing final operating instructions.

Shipping Tips

Send the cargo profile at quotation stage, including HS code, dimensions, gross weight, packaging, whether the cargo is hazardous, and the intended terminal or consignee facility.
For machinery and project cargo, provide drawings, lifting points, center of gravity, packing photographs and delivery-site constraints so the team can assess berth, yard and inland handling requirements.
For chemicals, petroleum products and gases, obtain terminal acceptance and prepare the complete SDS and dangerous-goods declaration before cargo is gated in.
Keep a routing alternative through another suitable Mexican or Gulf gateway under review when the required terminal, vessel window, equipment or inland delivery plan cannot be confirmed for MXCOA.

Port Data Snapshot

Reported annual cargo volume	Approximately 29.2 million tonnes
Reported annual vessel calls	Approximately 1,300 vessels
Reported berth profile	8 general cargo berths and 9 tanker berths
Largest recorded vessel length	247 m
Maximum recorded draught	11.9 m
Maximum recorded deadweight	115,577 t

The figures above are taken from the supplied MXCOA port reference data and describe reported or recorded port characteristics. They are not a guarantee of current berth availability, permitted sailing draft, vessel acceptance or terminal operating limits. Our service team will reconfirm applicable limits for the specific vessel and cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MXCOA mainly a container port?

No. Coatzacoalcos is a mixed commercial and energy port with a strong petroleum and tanker profile. Container, bulk and general-cargo options are available through the Free Port facilities, but the nominated terminal and carrier acceptance must be confirmed.

Can ordinary dry cargo and petroleum cargo use the same terminal?

Not automatically. The Free Port and Pajaritos basin serve different operating profiles. Our team will verify the cargo type, terminal nomination, customs process and handling requirements before confirming the movement.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods quotation?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where relevant, quantity, package type, SDS and intended transport mode. Final acceptance remains subject to the carrier and terminal.

Are the stated draught and vessel-size figures guaranteed for every call?

No. The figures are reported reference limits or recorded characteristics. Actual acceptance can vary with channel conditions, berth, tide, vessel particulars, cargo quantity and current port instructions.

How does our service team reduce inland-delivery risk?

We check cargo dimensions, weight, customs status, delivery-site access, truck suitability and appointment requirements before dispatch. For exceptional cargo, route and equipment planning should be completed before the vessel arrival notice.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, location, coordinates, facility description and the quantitative snapshot are based on the supplied MXCOA port master data. Operational guidance is presented as logistics planning practice and is subject to confirmation by the carrier, terminal, port authority, customs broker and applicable Mexican regulations.

For official institutional and regulatory cross-checking, relevant reference domains include gob.mx and pemex.com. These domains are provided as official reference entry points only; current berth windows, terminal acceptance, customs requirements, charges and operating restrictions must be verified for the individual shipment.

No fixed sailing frequency, direct-service claim, transit-time promise, tariff, terminal fee or current operating schedule is inferred from the reference data.