Dos Bocas Port

What Dos Bocas Port does

Dos Bocas Port (Puerto de Dos Bocas), formally operated by Administración del Sistema Portuario Nacional Dos Bocas, S.A. de C.V. (ASIPONA Dos Bocas), is a federally administered port located in Paraíso, Tabasco, on the southern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. It sits within Mexico's National Port System under the Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) and is a government-owned entity with no private equity or external capital involvement. The port provides maritime infrastructure and services including docking and berthing (muellaje), vessel traffic control through its Centro de Control de Tráfico Marítimo, remote monitoring of marine navigation aids, tugboat operations, water supply, weighing, and assignment of Port Service Provision (PSP/CPDO) contracts.

The port's commercial activity is anchored to Tabasco's energy and industrial cluster, with stated connectivity to "the most important oil cities in the region" via highway routes and Villahermosa international airport. Operational technology centers on standard port management infrastructure: a maritime traffic control center, a remote monitoring and control system for Aids to Navigation (AtoN) that has been upgraded through IALA-WWA training, compliance documentation under the ISPS Code (Código PBIP) and SIPAP Manual, and the recently launched Plataforma Puerto Inteligente Seguro (PIS) digital platform for online service delivery. Quality and environmental management are pursued through the proprietary Sello Dos Bocas certification program, under which 52% of port service providers are accredited against ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

Revenue mechanics are usage-based: published port tariffs (Tarifas) cover infrastructure fees, recurring service subscriptions, and professional-services fees for PSP contract assignment and regulatory/administrative work. Customer segments are concentrated in port service providers, shipping and maritime operators, and the energy and industrial sector. Distribution is direct — the port authority serves shipping companies and service providers through formal online portals, public bidding (Licitaciones), published tariff schedules, and customer satisfaction surveys. The organization operates with a lean internal headcount (37 employees) and conducts outreach through government communication channels and the gob.mx portal rather than conventional marketing.

Name

Dos Bocas Port

Legal name

Administración del Sistema Portuario Nacional Dos Bocas, S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://puertodosbocas.com.mx

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DOS BOCAS is the federally operated port authority at Paraíso, Tabasco, on Mexico's Gulf coast. It provides docking, vessel traffic control, tugboat, and ancillary maritime services to shipping operators and port service providers, primarily serving the regional oil and energy industry within Mexico's National Port System.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Maritime Terminal Operations

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Harbor Master & Marine Traffic Control (VTS) (TLAHAFAA), Towage & Berthing Coordination (Tug/Line Handling Dispatch) (TLAHAFAC), Port Stakeholder Coordination (Terminal, Agents, Customs, Pilots, Tugs) (TLAHAFAJ), Port Call Clearance & Documentation (Arrival/Departure, Customs/Immigration/Health) (TLAHAJAA)

Keywords

• Maritime port services
• Port infrastructure operations
• Vessel traffic management
• Cargo handling services
• Port administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Paraíso

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Port Infrastructure Fees: Fees for use of port infrastructure including docking, berthing, and port facilities
2. Port Services: Tugboat services, water supply, and weighing services provided directly by the port authority
3. Contract Assignment Services: Assignment of Port Service Provision (PSP) contracts and Partial Assignment of Rights and Obligations (CPDO)
4. Regulatory and Administrative Services: Services including POBALINES, operational rules, quality management, and security certifications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dos Bocas Port operates and administers federal maritime port infrastructure in Paraíso, Tabasco on the southern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, providing docking, berthing and muellaje services along with directly operated port services such as tugboat operations, water supply, and weighing. It manages vessel movements through its Maritime Traffic Control Center, assigns Port Service Provision (PSP) contracts and Partial Assignment of Rights and Obligations (CPDO), enforces regulatory frameworks (PBIP, SIPAP), and runs the "Sello Dos Bocas" quality certification program aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Product overview

Dos Bocas Port (Puerto de Dos Bocas) is a Mexican national port administration (ASIPONA) located in Tabasco, Mexico on the southern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The port provides a comprehensive suite of port services including ship management, tariffs, port services (tugboat, water, weighing), online services, regulatory compliance (POBALINES, SIPAP Manual, ISPS Code), public bidding, statistics, and certification programs. The port operates the 'Sello Dos Bocas' quality certification program recognizing service providers meeting ISO standards. Additional services include customer satisfaction surveys, job opportunities, archival development, and the 'Puerto Inteligente Seguro' (Secure Smart Port) digital platform initiative. The port connects to Mexico's National Port System and provides infrastructure access, commercial services, and project follow-up capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Port Services (Servicios Portuarios) Directly operated port services including tugboat operations, water supply, and weighing services for vessels and cargo at Dos Bocas Port. Targeted at shipping companies, vessel operators, and port service companies doing business at the port.
• Port Tariffs (Tarifas) Public tariff schedule defining fees for port infrastructure use, docking, berthing and other regulated port services. Available to all port customers and the public via the port website.
• Online Services (Servicios en Línea) Digital portal providing online port services for clients, enabling remote submission of service requests, transactions, and access to formal procedures. Used by shipping companies, port service providers, and other port clients.
• Public Bidding and Annual Programs (Licitaciones y Programas Anuales) Formal public bidding process and annual procurement programs through which port service contracts (including PSP/CPDO assignments) are awarded. Targeted at port service provider companies competing for work at Dos Bocas.
• Sello Dos Bocas Certification Program Quality, safety and environmental certification program recognizing port service companies that meet ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental) and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety) standards, awarded at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. Targeted at port service providers operating at Dos Bocas.
• Plataforma Puerto Inteligente Seguro (PIS) Secure Smart Port digital platform initiative of ASIPONA Dos Bocas, providing digital infrastructure to support port operations and services. Targeted at port clients and internal users.
• Daily Vessel List (Buques en Puerto Dos Bocas) Published daily list of ships currently in port at Dos Bocas, supporting transparency and operational planning for shipping clients and the public.
• SIPAP Manual and PBIP Code Documentation (Manual SIPAP y Código PBIP) Documentation and compliance framework for the SIPAP Manual and the ISPS Code (PBIP) governing port facility security. Targeted at port service providers, shipping companies and regulators needing security compliance reference material.
• POBALINES (Port Regulations and Procedures) Port regulations and procedures documentation governing operations at Dos Bocas. Targeted at port service providers, ship operators, and other port users requiring reference material for compliance.
• Port Operation Certificates (Certificados) Port operation certificates issued for activities and processes at Dos Bocas, supporting compliance with regulatory and quality frameworks. Targeted at port clients, service providers, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Port Statistics (Estadísticas) Port statistics and comparative operational data for Dos Bocas, supporting transparency and analysis by clients, researchers, and the public.
• Customer Satisfaction Survey (Encuesta de Satisfacción de Clientes) Formal customer satisfaction survey process for evaluating port services, supporting service improvement and accountability. Targeted at all clients of ASIPONA Dos Bocas.
• Job Opportunities Portal (Bolsa de Trabajo) Public job opportunities and career portal for employment at ASIPONA Dos Bocas. Targeted at job seekers interested in port employment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 52% of port service companies certified with Sello Dos Bocas distinction

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Unidad de Manejo Ambiental Puerto Ceiba (Ejido Puerto Ceiba)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement for sustainable regional development, environmental management coordination, and ecological preservation aligned with port growth.
• PROFEPA (Procuraduría Federal de Protección al Ambiente)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal environmental protection authority participating in environmental linkage panel for sustainable port development.
• CONAFOR (Comisión Nacional Forestal)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational forestry commission participating in environmental linkage panel for sustainable port development.
• CONANP (Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational commission for natural protected areas participating in environmental linkage panel.
• CONAGUA (Comisión Nacional del Agua)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational water commission participating in environmental linkage panel for water resource coordination.
• Instituto Energético de México (IEMX)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost and partner for environmental linkage panel and Sello Dos Bocas certification ceremonies; provides facilities and support for port sustainability initiatives.
• IALA-WWA (International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation - World-Wide Academy)majorTechnology or IntegrationInternational lighthouse and marine navigation authority providing specialized training in remote monitoring, visualization and optimization of navigation aids; 40-hour theoretical and practical course conducted in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASIPONA Puerto Lázaro Cárdenas: ASIPONA Puerto Lázaro Cárdenas is a major federal port with the same ASIPONA service bundle, including tariff publication, POBALINES, and PBIP compliance, but operating at significantly larger scale on the Pacific.
• ASIPONA Puerto de Manzanillo: ASIPONA Puerto de Manzanillo is Mexico's largest port by container volume, operating the same ASIPONA federal port-administration model; comparable as a service framework peer but vastly larger in scale and Pacific-coast focused.

Others

• IALA (International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation): IALA is the international standard-setting body for maritime navigation aids; comparable because Dos Bocas operates IALA-aligned AtoN remote monitoring systems and participates in IALA-WWA training, making it a thematic peer in the maritime safety ecosystem.
• Administración del Sistema Portuario Nacional (ASIPONA system): The umbrella ASIPONA system under Mexico's Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes governs all Mexican federal ports including Dos Bocas, defining common tariff schedules, POBALINES, PBIP compliance, and quality programs that directly shape Dos Bocas' operating model.

Direct peers

• ASIPONA Puerto de Tampico: ASIPONA Puerto de Tampico, a Mexican federal ASIPONA port, competes directly with Dos Bocas in the southern Gulf of México for industrial, petroleum, and general cargo traffic.
• API Puerto Progreso: API Puerto Progreso is a Mexican federal port authority offering the same tariff, regulatory, and port-services model as ASIPONA Dos Bocas; structurally a direct federal-peer port on the Yucatán coast.
• ASIPONA Puerto de Tuxpan: ASIPONA Puerto de Tuxpan is a federal Gulf port offering the same ASIPONA tariff, regulatory, and maritime service framework and competing for the same mid-sized vessel and offshore support calls.
• ASIPONA Puerto de Veracruz: ASIPONA Puerto de Veracruz is another Administración del Sistema Portuario Nacional on the Gulf of México, providing the same federal port-authority service bundle (tariffs, traffic control, certifications) and directly competing for Gulf maritime cargo.
• ASIPONA Puerto de Altamira: ASIPONA Puerto de Altamira is a sister federal Gulf port competing with Dos Bocas for petroleum, container, and bulk traffic, with overlapping service offerings (tariffs, online services, port services, regulatory framework).
• ASIPONA Puerto de Coatzacoalcos: ASIPONA Puerto de Coatzacoalcos, also located in the state of Tabasco/Veracruz petro-region, is a federal peer port with a similar petroleum and industrial cargo mix and identical ASIPONA service delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/puerto-dos-bocas

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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