Contecon Manzanillo, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Manzanillo, has strengthened its logistics network with the addition of WAN HAI Lines’ Asia–South America West Coast 2 (WSA2) service. The service made its inaugural call at the terminal on August 11 with the arrival of the vessel WAN HAI A16.
Also known as the Asia–South America (ASA) service, WSA2 is jointly operated by Pacific International Lines, Evergreen Marine Corp., and COSCO Shipping Lines with 11 vessels in rotation. The weekly service connects key Asian ports—Kaohsiung, Shekou, Hong Kong, Ningbo, and Shanghai—with major hubs along the west coast of Latin America, including Manzanillo, Lázaro Cárdenas, Puerto Quetzal, Buenaventura, Callao, and Guayaquil, before returning to Kaohsiung.
“The arrival of the WSA2 service to our terminal is another milestone in our expansion strategy and consolidation as a key logistics hub for international trade. This project is part of the terminal’s growth, which began at the end of 2022, with the clear goal of completion in 2026,” said José Antonio Contreras, CEO of Contecon Manzanillo.
The WSA2 service has been present at the Port of Manzanillo for nearly two decades but has now shifted operations to Contecon following the terminal’s recent capacity upgrades, including the installation of the largest ship-to-shore cranes in Latin America. These advancements, coupled with cutting-edge technology, allow Contecon to efficiently handle the latest generation of vessels.
With Contecon’s modern port infrastructure, the WSA2 service provides customers on Latin America’s west coast with direct access to major Asian markets, optimizing transit times and lowering operating costs. The move also enhances the competitiveness of the Port of Manzanillo while offering new opportunities for Mexico’s foreign trade.
“We are committed to offering world-class infrastructure and efficient logistics solutions for global shipping lines and our customers,” added Contreras.
By welcoming the WSA2 service, Contecon Manzanillo further consolidates its position as a vital commercial gateway linking Asia, Mexico, and South America.
