ASIPONA Ensenada : Frequently Asked Questions (Customer Service)

Frequently Asked Questions (Customer Service)

What is the API and what are its functions in the Port of Ensenada?

It is the Administration of the Ensenada National Port System; constituted as an S.A. de C.V. of the parastatal sector with a concession title from the federal government and whose functions are to administer, supervise, control and promote goods, services and activities within the port area.

It operates with its own resources, achieving financial self-sufficiency as a result of revenues from concessions, port fees and services rendered.

What is the composition of the National Port System and which dependency governs the Ports of Mexico?

The national port system is comprised of 113 ports and terminals, of which 16 are Federal Port Administrations, which report to the General Coordination of Ports and Merchant Marine; 5 State, 1 private and 1 administered by FONATUR, which report to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation.

How many direct jobs are generated by port activity?

Approximately 4,200 direct jobs are generated).

Who are the members of API's Board of Directors?

The Board of Directors of API Ensenada is comprised of representatives of the SCT, SHCP, SE, State Government, Municipal Government, and 2 representatives of the private sector.

What are the terminals that make up the Port of Ensenada?

Multipurpose Terminal, Cement, Cruises, Petroleum Products, Bulk Minerals and ship dismantling.

Does API have quality, environmental and safety certificates?

We currently have ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification issued by the International Certification Organization OCI WORLD WIDE and the Environmental Compliance Certificate issued by PROFEPA; we are also certified under the ISPS code.

What is the ISPS Code?

It is the Ship and Port Facility Security Code, which arose as a result of the destruction of the twin towers in New York, which forced the United States and international security authorities to seek legal means to reaffirm security at airports, seaports and borders.

What is the port's zone of influence?

The area of influence of the port of Ensenada includes the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur and Sonora in Mexico, as well as southern California and Arizona in the United States of America.

General and Containerized Cargo

What is the official draught of the port of Ensenada?

The official draft is 14.5 M.

How many cranes does the Container Terminal have?

It has 3 gantry cranes, 1 Gotwald and 5 RTG cranes.

What is the maximum vessel reception capacity at the Port?

7th Generation vessels with transportation capacity up to 7,500 Teus.

What is the storage capacity available?

Ensenada International Terminal (Operational Container Terminal), has a current storage capacity of 8,500 Teus. Warehouse 2,255m², bonded warehouse 14.4 h and 1 scale.

What is a TEU?

This is the unit of measure corresponding to a 20' container (Twenty foot Equivalent Unit). There are also 40" TEUs.

What shipping lines operate in the port of Ensenada?

Currently the lines arriving at the port of Ensenada are: APL China Shipping, CMA-CGM, CSAV, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, NYK and MOL.

What are the main import goods?

Wheat, Metal Scrap, Seafood, Electronics, Pork, Cotton, Toys, Glass.

What are the maritime routes that touch the port of Ensenada?

The port of Ensenada has connectivity with the main ports of Asia, Oceania, New Zealand, the Caribbean, Central and North America and South America.

What is the average cost of a container import from Asia to Ensenada?

2,500 usd for a 40' dry container and 1,500 usd for a 20' dry container Note: freight will depend on the shipping line, type of goods, origin-destination, cargo volumes and delivery conditions.

Can international transits be made at the port of Ensenada?

Yes, the Ensenada Customs Office is authorized to perform international transits, an authorization that was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation in 2004.

Who is involved in the cargo release process?

The actors involved in the goods clearance process are: direct customer-shipping line-container terminal-customs agent-customs.

What is required to import and/or export through the port?

All that is required is to contact your Customs Broker, who will represent you before the Ensenada Customs and will be in charge of requesting and processing all the necessary documentation to clear your merchandise.

What is the average time to release a container?

Once all the necessary documentation and procedures for the release of goods have been completed, the average time for the release of a container from the port is 4 hrs 30 min.

What are the characteristics of public docks and yards and who is the maneuverer?

The Port of Ensenada has two public docks, API 1 and API 2, the first with 220 linear meters and the second with 150 linear meters and 13.05 meters of official draft. In the area of public yards there are 81,000 m2 for storage of goods, of which 1,500 m2 are under shed and the rest in the open air; the services provided for maneuvering are provided by the operators Comercializadora Rivera, Giconsa Tramitadora del Pacifico S.A. de C.V.

What type of cargo is received at public yards and docks?

The public docks and yards generally receive general cargo such as steel pipes, steel beams and plates, steel coils and wire rod, as well as cement products such as coke and clinker, and nautical vessels.

Is there a service area and rest area for the transportation?

Currently, there are two motor carrier pensions, one operated by TECOM adjacent to the port and the second operated by API Ensenada located in El Sauzal 11 km north of Ensenada.

Tourism

Ensenada Cruiseport Village (ECV) Cruise Terminal, which began construction in 1998, has a projected capacity of 800,000 passengers per year, consisting of 3 berths for mega-cruises of up to 3,200 passengers.

How many berths are there for cruise ships?

Ensenada Cruiseport Village has 2 berthing positions of which Pier 1 is 163 meters long and Pier 2 is 185 meters long, both with an official draft of 10 meters.