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Establishment of a maritime corridor between the Portuguese Port of Sines and the Mexican Port of Coatzacoalcos and the interoceanic Corridor of Tehuantepec in Mexico

Overview

This project aims to strengthen the maritime connections between Mexico and Portugal and Europe by establishing a green and digital maritime corridor between the Portuguese Port of Sines and the Mexican Port of Coatzacoalcos, in the Gulf of Mexico. By means of the Interoceanic Corridor of Tehuantepec, that maritime corridor will also be linked with the Mexican Port of Salina Cruz, in the Pacific. 

The maritime corridor is expected to transport in both ways containerized cargo, dry bulk, Liquefied Natural Gas and other energetic goods. This project contributes to the economic development of the regions crossed by the Interoceanic Corridor, to the development of the clean energies in Europe, and to the development of green transports.​

Key information

Global Gateway areas of partnerships

Transport

Type of initiative

Country level

Geographical focus

Americas and the Caribbean

Countries

Mexico

Team Europe members involved

Portugal

Initiative ID

IDI145-2

Milestones

  • Bilateral implementation protocol between the Port of Sines and the Port of Coatzacoalcos expected to be signed by end 2025

Contact

For any enquiries on the project and on partnerships' opportunities, please contact:

ggatmne [dot] pt (gg[at]mne[dot]pt)