Since the foundation of the Port of Tampico, the maritime trade has been of great importance for the city, despite the obstructions at the river mouth that did not allow for large ships to access the port facilities and thus slowing its development.
Desde la fundación del Puerto de Tampico el comercio marítimo ha sido de gran importancia para la ciudad, aunque la barra en la desembocadura del Río Pánuco impedía a los barcos de regular calado penetrar al muelle entorpeciendo su progreso.