by Manal Barakat, SeaNewsEditor

(AI-Translations): Español

Recent developments have led to significant operational challenges at Manzanillo port and several other regions in Mexico.

Blockades established by corn producers have disrupted truck movements, with the most affected areas being Jalisco, Colima, Mexico City, Michoacán, and Guanajuato.

In addition to these disruptions, the CONTECON online portal has experienced intermittent outages, which have hindered the scheduling of appointments.

Kuehne+Nagel reports that truck imports at Manzanillo are currently subject to a seven-day processing period.

Both terminals at the port are experiencing elevated demand at entry points, resulting in reduced operational fluidity.

Rail operations have also been affected, with blockades reported in the La Barca and Tepic Districts as of 27 October 2025.

Local operators indicate that these blockades, caused by unauthorised individuals, may result in delays for operations in the impacted areas.

The time required for rail platform assignment for import cargo has decreased from eleven days to nine days.

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