Ahead of the Curve: Ascent Strengthens Mexico Operations

Mexico has firmly established itself as a global manufacturing powerhouse. In 2024, the country produced nearly 4 million vehicles, a 5.6% increase over 2023 and an all-time record, according to INEGI. Exports also hit new highs, with 3.48 million units shipped abroad, the vast majority bound for the U.S. At the same time, aerospace exports surpassed USD $10 billion for the first time, underscoring Mexico’s rapid rise in this high-value sector.

Behind this industrial growth lies a decisive factor: logistics. The ability to move goods seamlessly within Mexico and across the U.S. border determines whether production lines run smoothly or grind to a halt.

Ascent Global Logistics saw this shift coming well before it became a headline. With nearly 15 years of operations in Mexico and more than four decades of time-critical expertise in the U.S., Ascent anticipated the nearshoring wave and invested early. Today, the company is expanding again, reinforcing its commitment to customers in mobility, industrial and manufacturing, aerospace and aviation and other high-growth sectors.

“As our customers expand in Mexico, Ascent is investing alongside them,” says Luis Leon, Vice President of Mexico Business Development. “We’ve been in the U.S. since 1979 and in Mexico long before nearshoring was a trend. Today, we’re scaling our presence, technology and expertise to deliver the speed and reliability customers need in automotive, aerospace and beyond.”

Strategic Presence Aligned with Customer Growth

Ascent’s Mexico operations are built as a connected network of capabilities, each site catering to the country’s regional clusters. Together, they deliver both the scale of a global leader and the responsiveness of a local partner.

• Aguascalientes
  Home to Ascent’s centrally located Control Tower, this 3,000+ m² facility anchors the company’s Mexico operations. More than 170 logistics professionals provide 24/7/365 coverage, managing Ascent’s award-winning time-critical solutions alongside newly established international freight forwarding operations. The team monitors supply chains in real time and resolves challenges before they disrupt customers. Positioned in a major automotive hub, the Aguascalientes team is the hub of the organization’s operations, supporting time-critical transport with direct U.S. and international links.

• Querétaro
  In the heart of the Bajío corridor, Querétaro has become one of Mexico’s most dynamic aerospace and automotive regions. Ascent’s team here provides localized partnership, urgent cross-border solutions and direct customer engagement, supporting manufacturers in a region projected to drive double-digit aerospace growth over the next decade.

• Mexico City
  Serving as Ascent’s financial hub, the Mexico City team provides the backbone of support that ensures seamless financial operations and reliable service across the network.  The office also features dedicated customer-facing logistics experts who work directly with international customers and regional shippers to deliver localized, responsive, customer-centric solutions.

• Monterrey
  Embedded in one of northern Mexico’s largest industrial centers, Ascent’s Monterrey team partners with major manufacturing clusters across all verticals. The location enhances local responsiveness while seamlessly connecting to Ascent’s centralized operations and cross-border expertise — vital as Mexico exported over USD $593 billion in goods in 2023, much of it across the northern border.

Solutions That Keep Supply Chains Moving

Every Ascent solution is powered by the company’s global network, its proprietary PEAK™ technology platform and a team of logistics experts who anticipate challenges before they happen. As one of North America’s most seasoned cross-border logistics providers, Ascent offers customers competitive spot-market rates, real-time visibility and reliable delivery across borders and within Mexico.

Ascent’s time-critical solutions, including air charter, ground expedite, on-board courier and Fast Boat, give customers the speed and flexibility to protect production lines, hit delivery windows and stay competitive in North American and global markets. Originally developed for the automotive sector, these capabilities are now equally vital for industries like aerospace and aviation and industrial and manufacturing, where precision and uptime are non-negotiable.

Commitment to Mexico’s Industrial Future

Mexico’s industrial base continues to diversify quickly. Automotive remains dominant, while aerospace is scaling at a projected 15–17% CAGR through 2034. For manufacturers, this growth is only sustainable if logistics keeps pace.

Ascent’s early presence means it isn’t scrambling to catch up with today’s nearshoring wave; instead, the company is evolving in lockstep with its customers. With its four-region network, advanced technology and deep cross-border expertise, Ascent is well-positioned to ensure that Mexico’s factories – and the global supply chains they support – remain operational without interruption.