The Terminal Marítima de Mazatlán (Tmaz), a port controlled by SAAM Terminals, added a new milestone by becoming the first port in Mexico to receive a vessel of the global electric vehicle brand BYD.

‘The arrival of the BYD Changzhou at Tmaz consolidates the port as a strategic reference in the automotive import of the Mexican Pacific and underlines its fundamental role in the transition towards sustainable mobility,’ said the port’s general manager, Mauricio Ortiz.

The operation involved the unloading of 2,000 units of electric vehicles destined for central and northern Mexico. The ship, which is LNG-powered and began operating in 2024, measures 199.9 meters in length and 38 meters in beam and can transport 7,000 cars. Its name alludes to the city where the company manufactures its products in China.

The team prepared for the project through planning meetings, space management, and safety talks, which ensured the smooth operation of the work.

The choice of Mazatlan as an entry point for BYD is a testament to the readiness of its team, the port’s state-of-the-art infrastructure, its strategic geographic location, and its operational efficiency. It is planned to receive at least one RoRo from the company per month.

During 2024, Tmaz transferred more than 160,000 car units, positioning itself as the second largest Mexican vehicle operator in the Pacific.
Source: SAAM Terminals