Port of Ensenada

Port of Ensenada
Cruise Terminal and Marina
Location
Country	Mexico
Location	Ensenada, Baja California
Coordinates	31°51′3″N 116°37′35″W / 31.85083°N 116.62639°W
Details
Operated by	Port Authority of Ensenada
Type of harbor	Natural Seaport
Size of harbor	82,367 square miles (213,330 km^2)
Land area	9,000 square miles (23,000 km^2)
Size	Medium
Piers	6
Main exports	Cotton, Limestone, Crushed rock, Bagged stones, Sand.
Harbor type	Coastal Breakwater Harbor with Good Shelter
Statistics
Vessel arrivals	934
Annual cargo tonnage	3,681,761
Annual container volume	143,660 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) (FY 2010)
Passenger traffic	361,285
Website http://www.puertoensenada.com.mx/English/

The Port of Ensenada is a marine freight and cruise terminal in Ensenada, Baja California. This deepwater port lies in Bahia de Todos Santos and in 2010 brought in 3,592,891 metric tons of cargo.^[1] Ships arrive to the port from major ports in Asia, North America, and South America.^[2] The ports accommodates cargo and cruise terminals as well as serving as an unloading dock for containers. Activities based from within the port extend to commercial and sport fishing, pleasure craft, and marina areas. The Port of Ensenada maintains specialized shipyards and handles tons of mineral bulk. The Port of Ensenada is also Mexico's second busiest port as well as the second most visited port-of-call for major cruise lines and pleasure boats in Mexico.^[3][4][5]

Maritime

The port authority administers two cargo terminals. Exports are sent directly to ports in Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Chile, France, Italy, Spain, Morocco and Algeria.^[6] Imports predominantly come from Nicaragua, New Zealand, and Asian countries.^[6] Overall the port has maritime connection with 64 ports in 28 different countries.^[7]

Cruise

The port's main cruise facility is located in the mid-center of the port at the Cruise Terminal and Marina designated area. The port authority devised plans in 2009 to dredge parts of the port to allow for the entry of post-Panamax vessels which would also relieve congested areas from the Port of Long Beach.^[8] In 2010 the seaport received 156 cruise ship calls, though this figure is down from the peak 293 calls in 2007.^[1]

Marina

The port maintains one marina and is looking to expand its second marina and further develop both marinas. The port also maintains a sport fishing terminal.^[9]

Real estate

Shipyards

There are currently two shipyards that lie on the northern end of the port.

Hotels & resorts

The ports location at the rough center of Todos Santos Bay provides expansive views that companies have taken the opportunity to capitalize on by developing resorts and hotels such as the Villa Marina. Hotels and resorts are located at the base of the Ensenada marina and along the coastal strip of the harbor.

Gallery

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  Cruise ship docked at port
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  Carnival Cruise ship docked, Sport fishing terminal, and shipyards

References

1. "Port of Ensenada - Statistics: Annual Series". Port Authority of Ensenada. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
2. "Port of Ensenada: Connectivity". Port Authority of Ensenada. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
3. http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/841866/nascent_food_service_opens_distribution_center_in_ensenada/
4. "Ensenada Cruises - Cruise Critic". The Independent Traveler, Inc. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
5. "Cruise Direct - Ensenada Cruises". CruiseDirect, Inc. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
6. "Port of Ensenada: Hinterland and Foreland". Port Authority of Ensenada. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
7. "Location, Climate and Access - Invest in Ensenada - Ensenada EDC". Ensenada Development Corporation. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
8. "Port of Ensenada will increase capacity to receive post-Panamax vessels". Port Authority of Ensenada. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
9. "Port of Ensenada promotes marina investment". Port Authority of Ensenada. Retrieved July 16, 2011.

External links

• Port Arrivals to the Port of Ensenada