Mazatlan is a port of regional significance as its area of influence is limited to the neighboring states of Sinaloa, but in some products such as cars, is of national importance. It has a very important role in the coastwise trade in the cruise routes and trade of cars.
 In addition to serving the State of Sinaloa, Mazatlan Harbor serves freight movements in the states of Nayarit, Durango, Sonora and Baja Southern California. The Port of Mazatlan is a major route for exports and imports, traditional farming and fishing and in recent years, industrial goods such as automobiles and for processing industry, with steel coils
 With the Mazatlan-Durango highway conforms one of the main routes including the National Infrastructure Program (NIP) for 2007-2012, three sections are built simultaneously by the states of Sinaloa and Durango. The road (total length of 232 km) is an important part logistical corridor Matamoros- Mazatlan 1,124 kilometers long and will connect the Mexican Pacific with the Gulf of Mexico.

The main benefits are:
1. The reduction in travel time from 6 to 2.6 hours.
2. Trigger for the development of the Port of Mazatlan and the state of Durango.
3. Will boost economic and trade activities in the north.

The strategic importance of the port of Mazatlan, Sinaloa as logistics hub in northern Mexico and between Mexico - United States, Mexico- Asia, Asia-United States.
In tourism, the port recorded a major international movement of cruises that connect with West coast ports of Mexico and the United States in three main routes:

In the formation and operation of cruise routes initiated by arrivals at U.S. ports in the Mexican Pacific ports, Mazatlan is of fundamental importance, contributing to its attractions to strengthen their participation in this industry, of increasing relevance in our country.

The Fishing Industry in Mazatlan is one of the most dynamic in the country. Add also an important movement of cargo oil and oil products intended for supply in the region it serves. Mazatlan is the main link between the Baja California Peninsula the rest of the country, serving as a bridge sea and most economical means for transporting people, supply and trade of products between both places.