Tampico is one of the main ports on the east coast of Mexico, serving as an entry and exit for mining products, petrochemicals, steel, minerals, agricultural bulk, oversized structures, among other industrial products, it has a total of 11 berth positions with 2,147 linear meters in its public terminals and specialized equipment for handling a wide variety of merchandise.

The Port of Tampico offers extensive regular shipping line services that connect it with more than 100 countries around the world, including Canada, the United States, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Venezuela, Europe, Australia and Singapore, among others.