Mexico

Mexico Transportation Overview

Mexico boasts a diverse and extensive transportation network that facilitates both domestic and international connectivity. With a total of 1,580 airports expected by 2025, air travel across the nation is robust and continually expanding. The country's railway system spans 23,389 km, all in standard gauge, with a small portion electrified. Mexico's maritime infrastructure includes 35 ports, with key ports located in Acapulco, Veracruz, and Manzanillo, among others. Notably, 21 of these ports are equipped with oil terminals, underscoring their strategic importance in global trade. Additionally, the country's merchant marine fleet stands at 674 vessels, highlighting Mexico's significant role in international shipping routes. This comprehensive network is crucial for supporting Mexico's economic growth and connecting its population of over 126 million people with the rest of the world.

Ports

large

0

small

10

medium

7

key ports

Acapulco, Ensenada, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Tampico, Tuxpan, Veracruz

very small

14

total ports

35 (2024)

size unknown

4

ports with oil terminals

21

Airports

1,580 (2025)

Railways

total

23,389 km (2017)

standard gauge

23,389 km (2017) 1.435-m gauge (27 km electrified)

Heliports

488 (2025)

Merchant marine

total

674 (2023)

by type

bulk carriers 4, general cargo vessels 11, oil tankers 32, miscellaneous 627

Civil aircraft registration country code prefix

XA