Contecon Manzanillo expands global connectivity with WAN HAI service

On August 11, 2025, Contecon Manzanillo welcomed the inaugural call of the vessel WAN HAI A16 at its terminal in the Port of Manzanillo, Mexico.

Contecon Manzanillo introduced WAN HAI Lines’ Asia-South America West Coast 2 (WSA2) to enhance its logistic operations connecting the Port of Manzanillo, Mexico, to other ports of the globe.

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI), owner of Contecon Manzanillo, made this development known to PortNews.

Also known as the Asia-South America (ASA) service, the WSA2 service is jointly operated by Pacific International Lines, Evergreen Marine Corp., and COSCO Shipping Lines with 11 vessels in rotation. It improves the logistics coverage between Asia and the west coast of South America, enabling faster and more efficient operations across the supply chain.

The service makes weekly calls to the ports of Kaohsiung, Shekou, Hong Kong, Ningbo, Shanghai, 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,” explained José Antonio Contreras, Contecon Manzanillo chief executive officer.

The WSA2 service has been operating in the Port of Manzanillo for nearly two decades, transferring to Contecon following the terminal’s recent expansion and deployment of the largest ship-to-shore cranes in Latin America which resulted in faster and more efficient operations. These enhancements, combined with state-of-the-art technology, enables Contecon to service the newest generations of vessels.

Now backed by Contecon Manzanillo’s modern port infrastructure, the WSA2 service grants customers on the west coast of Latin America access to specialized and more direct coverage of major Asian ports, leading to optimized transit times and operating costs. It also strengthens the port of Manzanillo’s competitiveness and expands logistics options 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.

Contecon Manzanillo continues to expand its global network of services, consolidating its role as a commercial gateway between Asia, Mexico and South America.

In June 2010, ICTSI signed a 34-year concession for the development and operation of the Second Specialized Container Terminal (TEC-II) at the Port of Manzanillo in Mexico. ICTSI established a subsidiary, Contecon Manzanillo SA de CV to operate the Port of Manzanillo. Ideally located to serve the growing Asian trade, CMSA is Mexico’s gateway to the Pacific coast and is close to major consumer markets, such as Mexico City and the country’s largest industrial areas.