Mexico’s largest container gateway reports strong growth in both throughput and cargo volumes during the first six months of the year. The Port of Manzanillo handled 2,071,263 TEUs during the first half of 2026, surpassing the two-million-TEU mark and recording a 9.9% increase compared with the same period last year, according to official statistics published by the Administración del Sistema Portuario Nacional (ASIPONA) Manzanillo. The latest figures underline the port’s continued role as Mexico’s leading container gateway, supported by steady growth in imports, exports and transshipment traffic. During the January-June period, exports totalled 910,313 TEUs, while imports reached 847,841 TEUs. The port also handled 313,110 TEUs of transshipment cargo. Manzanillo maintained its positive momentum in June, when container throughput climbed 25.5% year on year to 334,241 TEUs, compared with 293,385 TEUs in the same month of 2025. Of the June total, 193,376 TEUs were full containers and 140,865 TEUs were empty. Imports accounted for 129,913 TEUs, exports reached 149,570 TEUs, while transshipment volumes stood at 54,759 TEUs. Beyond container volumes, the port handled 11.39 million tonnes of containerised cargo during the first six months of the year, representing a 4.6% increase from 10.88 million tonnes in the corresponding period of 2025. Across all cargo categories, Manzanillo processed 16.34 million tonnes in the first half of 2026, up 5.5% year on year, reflecting continued growth in overall port activity. Located on Mexico’s Pacific coast, Manzanillo serves as the country’s principal gateway for containerised trade, connecting Mexico with major markets across Asia and the Americas. The latest operational figures highlight the port’s sustained expansion amid continued demand for container shipping services. The post Manzanillo surpasses 2 million TEUs in first half of 2026 appeared first on Container News .