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Mexico Grants Punta Colonet Port Concession to Baja California Government

Federal-naval backing positions the state-led project as Mexico’s next Pacific gateway.

Overview

  • Secretaría de Marina delivered the concession title to a Baja California state entity, confirming Navy participation for security and oversight.
  • The site about 240 kilometers from the U.S. border is promoted as a new access point to North American trade to ease congestion at Los Angeles and Long Beach.
  • Plans call for a deep‑draft, automated terminal with a 17.5‑meter berth within a 2,769‑hectare development that includes an 83‑hectare port precinct.
  • Authorities scheduled construction in three phases from 2026 to 2035 under a model coordinated between the federal government and the state.
  • Official projections foresee a lift of more than 35% in Pacific-route exports and roughly 4,500 direct plus 30,000+ indirect jobs during construction, followed by 30,000+ permanent positions.