Expo Transporte 2025 Marks Record Year for Mexico's Heavy Vehicle

Mexico’s heavy-vehicle industry closed Expo Transporte ANPACT 2025 with record participation and a broader industry agenda, reinforcing the country’s role as a manufacturing and export hub. The event, held Nov. 12–14 in Guadalajara, drew 73,122 visitors—20% more than the previous edition—and featured 660 exhibiting brands, a 29% increase over 2023.

Expo Transporte ANPACT served as a business and policy forum for manufacturers, suppliers, transport companies, distributors, investors, government officials and international delegates. ANPACT Executive President Rogelio Arzate said the event “broke records in exhibitors, visitors and exhibition space,” and fostered agreements among industry groups, authorities and civil-society organizations.

The 21st edition expanded its floor space to 70,000 m², 7,000 more than in 2023. Alejandro Osorio, chair of the Expo Transporte Committee, highlighted the new “Expo Abierta” section, created to welcome first-time exhibitors and encourage open competition.

Participants from more than 36 countries attended, underscoring the show’s global reach. A total of 173 vehicles were displayed, including Euro VI models, hybrids, electric units and natural-gas technologies. Osorio said the showcase reflected the coexistence of cleaner, more efficient options and the sector’s ongoing transition toward decarbonization.

The event hosted 110 panels, technical sessions, board meetings and forums covering decarbonization, financing tools, electromobility, artificial intelligence, safety, inclusion, clean transport and ESG criteria. Osorio noted that these discussions addressed global challenges in freight and passenger transport, from digitalization to new financing models.

Regulation also took center stage. Arzate highlighted efforts to restrict imports of used heavy vehicles and detailed the updated Environmental Agreement signed by the Ministry of Economy and SEMARNAT, which limits imports of units older than 10 years.

Manufacturing competitiveness and Mexico’s export strength were recurring themes. At the inauguration, Arzate emphasized the quality of national production and its contribution to supply-chain development and employment. CONCAMIN President Alejandro Malagón noted that the heavy-vehicle sector contributes more than 6% of national GDP and generates over two million jobs. “Without trucks, the country stops,” he said.

Government leaders also outlined logistics and infrastructure priorities. Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus reiterated the state’s commitment to hosting future editions and announced new mobility and road projects to improve access to Expo Guadalajara.

During the closing ceremony, ANPACT received authorization to use the “Hecho en México” seal from the Ministry of Economy—a recognition that Arzate described as a message of confidence to commercial partners and a tribute to the workers behind the industry.

The event also hosted the signing of the NAFIN-Bancomext-CONCAMIN Collaboration Agreement to expand financing and technical assistance for MSMEs. SEMARNAT additionally presented its Clean Transport Program recognitions, highlighting companies advancing energy efficiency and emissions reduction.