Seaport · Mexico
Puerto Progreso
Puerto Progreso (Mexico) is a port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9510.1). It lies on the Gulf of Mexico.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mexico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MXPGO
- World Port Index no.
- 9510
- Coordinates
- 21.35°N, 89.68°W
- Waters
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Mexico East Coast
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 20.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.0 m |
| Tidal range | 0.4 m |
| Max vessel length | 273.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 37.3 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Oil terminal
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Port security
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Garbage disposal
Communications and connections
- Telephone
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 | 8,650 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,100 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto 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 Puerto Progreso
Where is Puerto Progreso?
Puerto Progreso (Mexico) lies on the Gulf of Mexico, at about 21.35°N, 89.68°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Progreso?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MXPGO for Puerto Progreso. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Puerto Progreso?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 273.0 m, beam 37.3 m, draft 9.8 m for Puerto Progreso. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Puerto Progreso have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Puerto Progreso. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Puerto 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 Puerto Progreso?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto 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.