Seaport · Mexico
Port of Progreso
Progreso (Mexico) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9510). It lies on the Gulf of Mexico.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mexico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MXPGO
- World Port Index no.
- 9510
- Coordinates
- 21.28°N, 89.67°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Mexico East Coast
- Other names
- Terminal Remota
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 8,650 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,660 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,100 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Progreso, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 148 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Progreso
Where is Port of Progreso?
Progreso (Mexico) lies on the Gulf of Mexico, at about 21.28°N, 89.67°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Progreso?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MXPGO for Progreso. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Progreso from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,650 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,100 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Puerto Cortés, Veracruz, Puerto Quetzal.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Progreso?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Progreso through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.