Mercado Libre Opens Hermosillo Distribution Center in Sonora

Mercado Libre has inaugurated its first distribution center (CEDIS) in Hermosillo, Sonora, expanding its logistical footprint in northwestern Mexico. The facility forms part of a planned annual investment of US$5 million in the state and represents the company’s 14th distribution center nationwide.

The 10,000-square-meter facility is designed to optimize delivery times and expand regional distribution routes. With the opening of the Hermosillo CEDIS, Mercado Libre will offer same-day delivery services in Hermosillo, Nogales, and Ciudad Obregon. The expansion is expected to create approximately 100 direct jobs for local workers.

Technological Integration and Operations

The Hermosillo center is equipped to process thousands of packages per day, enabling the company to manage growing regional demand more efficiently. Operations incorporate automation systems, specialized logistics technology, and artificial intelligence to streamline order processing and last-mile delivery.

Alejandro Caballero, senior director of Marketplace at Mercado Libre México, said the new center strengthens the company’s delivery network and operational capacity, while also promoting digitalization and the creation of quality jobs. He added that the facility is intended to reinforce the local value chain and support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the region.

The distribution center also integrates sustainability initiatives, including energy-efficiency measures, waste management programs, and resource conservation practices.

Regional Economic Impact

The inauguration was attended by Roberto Gradillas, Sonora’s Minister of Economy and Tourism, and Óscar Daniel Gastélum Donnadieu, director general of the Hermosillo Economic Development Agency. Gradillas said the project aligns with the vision of Governor Alfonso Durazo to consolidate business investment and economic development in the state.

The facility is expected to generate spillover effects across multiple local sectors, including transport and logistics services, technical training, and supply chain operations. For local entrepreneurs and SMEs, the platform provides a digital gateway to expand market reach and access technological and financial solutions. Gradillas emphasized that the investment supports Sonora’s goal of positioning itself as a national and international benchmark in e-commerce.