Happening Now
The Manzanillo Port in Mexico continues to face severe congestion and operational delays, largely from a mid-May strike that has hindered port efficiency. This has overwhelmed ground transport networks, stalling thousands of containers.
As of June 28
- Over 5,000 trucks are currently stranded with wait times up to 12 hours.
- 40% of daily trucking operations are affected.
- Customs inspections now take more than 72 hours.
- Container yards are operating beyond capacity, leaving no space for movement.
- Appointments for pickups and inspections are severely delayed.
- Storage fees may apply after 7 calendar days, averaging USD 150/container/day.
Cargos are experiencing delays of several days to weeks, with ripple effects across the supply chain. The situation is projected to persist for several more weeks before returning to already congested “normal” levels.
Alternative Solution
Below are some of the alternatives to Manzanillo Port:
- Lázaro Cárdenas – best overall alternative
- Altamira or Veracruz for east Mexico – longer time on transit
- Ensenada for north/northwestern Mexico – higher inland cost but more reliable overall
Air + Road Solution
For suppliers shipping high-value goods to Mexico manufacturing plants, Dimerco’s Air+Road solution enables door-to-door shipping from China to Mexico, via the US, in 6˗8 days.
Customs Clearance Process
Features and Benefits
