Overview:

The Port of Manzanillo is located on the southwest coast of Colima, Mexico. It is Mexico’s largest port on the Pacific coast. The port is protected by a 700-meter long north-south breakwater. The seaport forms berths for general cargo ships, bulk carriers, container ships and oil tankers. There are also two breakwaters in the harbor, one is 400 meters long to the north and the other is 250 meters long to the south. The water depth in the port area is 14 meters. The cargoes loaded and unloaded at the port are: grain, groceries, petroleum, syrup and minerals.

Port cargo throughput capacity: The annual cargo throughput capacity is 13 million tons, the container is 458,000 TEU, and the annual arrival ships are 1,262. Maximum ship size: 250 meters in total length. The largest ship that has been loaded and unloaded at the port: "Matilde", with a gross tonnage of 53,208, with a total length of 297 meters and a draft of 13.5 meters.　　

Load line mark: March 1 to June 30 and November 1 to November 30: North Pacific seasonal tropical zone load line; July 1 to October 31 and December 1 to February 28/29: Summer load line. 　　

Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA): Arriving ships should notify the Hong Kong side of the estimated time of arrival 72 hours in advance, and notify the Hong Kong side of further information about the estimated time of arrival again 24 hours and 12 hours before the ship's arrival. All information about the estimated time of arrival of the ship should be sent out during working hours so that the port can make arrangements for the ship's loading and unloading operations at the port operation planning meeting held during the day.　　

Communication: The following radio stations are recommended for communication: Mexico’s West Coast Radio: International Stations and Mobile Radio (United States); Mexico’s East Coast Radio: Mobile Phones, Alabama Radio; Radio stations are open for communication 24 hours a day service. In addition, international maritime communications satellites can also be used for communication.　　

Pilotage: Manzanillo Port enforces mandatory pilotage for ships. The port provides pilotage services 24 hours a day, and the vessel should submit an application for pilotage 24 hours before arriving at the port.    　　

Tugs: 3 tugs with a maximum power of 4347 horsepower.　　

Ship repair: The shipyard in the port of Manzanillo can undertake ship repair works.　　

Transportation: The nearest airport : International Airport, 48 kilometers away, there are international flights during the day.

Nearest railway traffic: The berths are connected by railway lines.