The shipping platform

Location: Ensenada is situated, 120km S of west coast US border, on NE coast of Bahia de Todos Santos. General overview: The port is protected by a breakwater approx 1,800m in length. The port handles container, dry bulk, general cargo vessels and cruise ships. There are also fishing, yachting, repair facilities and a Naval base. Main exports are cotton, grain and cement. Main imports are fertilisers. Traffic figures: Approx 2,900,000t of cargo, 120,000TEU and 600,000 passengers handled annually. Load line zone: North Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Mar 1 to Jun 30 and Nov 1 to Nov 30, Summer Jul 1 to Oct 31 and Dec 1 to Feb 28/29. Max size: Container vessels LOA 320m, 6,500-7,000TEU. Cruise ships up to LOA 310m, 100,000GT.