Recently, major shipping lines including MSC and Hapag-Lloyd have adjusted their westbound route strategies, discontinuing calls at Ensenada, Mexico, and instead designating Mazatlán as an alternative port of call. This change stems primarily from Ensenada's longstanding operational inefficiencies and cargo handling delays. MSC has announced an indefinite suspension of services to the port and is actively exploring alternative solutions. Hapag-Lloyd has also confirmed that its vessels will no longer accept cargo destined for Asia from Ensenada, resulting in the discontinuation of direct westbound services from the port to Asia.

  The reasons for the route adjustments include vessels spending excessive time berthing at Ensenada, severely impacting the reliability of sailing schedules. Additionally, the Mexican government's implementation of new tax policies involving tariff support measures, coupled with physical inspections of containers at the port causing significant cargo backlogs, has further intensified operational pressures. Located on Mexico's Pacific coast in the northwest, adjacent to California, Ensenada serves as a vital hub for the Baja Peninsula and is a key regional maritime node. However, its import liner services have now been completely suspended, and the first two vessels of the newly launched “Mexicas” service have also skipped this port.