Port of Manzanillo (MXZLO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Manzanillo (UN/LOCODE MXZLO) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Mexico, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 19.0500° N, 104.3167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Mexico West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Manzanillo
Where is Port of Manzanillo located?
Port of Manzanillo is a seaport located in Mexico, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 19.0500° N, 104.3167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Manzanillo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Manzanillo is MXZLO — country code MX, location code ZLO.
How deep is Port of Manzanillo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Manzanillo has a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Manzanillo?
Port of Manzanillo reports a maximum length of 368.5 m, a maximum beam of 51.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Manzanillo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Manzanillo.
What type of harbor is Port of Manzanillo?
Port of Manzanillo is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Manzanillo have?
Port of Manzanillo is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Manzanillo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15770), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →