Yucatán’s Logistics Boost with Maya Train & Port

Mérida, Mexico — The infrastructure of the Maya Train and the expansion of the deep-sea port will strengthen the industrial competitiveness of Yucatán, enabling the efficient transport of containers, interconnection with national and international routes, and access to global markets.

Alejandro Gómory Martínez, president of Canacintra Yucatán, emphasized that the Maya Train will allow for the transportation of double-stacked containers. He noted that the San Ignacio and Poxilá stations will be adapted for intermodal freight, eliminating the need for secondary rail lines and streamlining logistics for local companies.

The expansion of the deep-sea port, involving an investment of 1.5 billion pesos, will enable it to receive ships of up to 7,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), compared to the current capacity of 4,000 TEUs. This upgrade will double the port's container reception capacity, consolidating Yucatán's position as a strategic node for import and export activities.

Furthermore, the connection with the Interoceanic Corridor in Palenque will facilitate access to the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean, strengthening regional industrial competitiveness. The project also includes the use of cross-docking warehouses, where small and medium-sized enterprises will be able to consolidate loads into full containers, optimizing resources and access to large-scale railway infrastructure.

According to Gómory Martínez, the combination of an efficient Maya Train and an expanded port will open new investment opportunities, improve international connectivity, and mark a milestone in Yucatán's logistics.