Businesses Hit by Border Trouble: The Week in Logistics

This week, the migration crisis keeps causing disruptions as businesses start suspending their operations due to the closure of international trade bridges, causing bottlenecks for the transportation sector. Meanwhile, the Mayan Train might ally with the Interoceanic Corridor (CIIT) to boost trade and the Felipe Carrillo Puerto Airport is set to be inaugurated in December.

In other news, presidential candidate Xóchitl Gálvez met with Miguel Ángel Martínez, National President, CANACAR, to discuss the situation the transportation industry faces. 

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Migration Crisis Disrupts Northern Border, Impacts Businesses

The migration crisis at the Mexico-US border has affected the land transportation sector for almost two weeks. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) decided to close the Bridge of the Americas, which connects Chihuahua with Texas, for three days. The Eagle Pass’ international railway crossing bridge, which connects Coahuila with Texas, also closed for three days, while Ferromex suspended its services. These closures have led businesses to suspend their operations, causing significant losses and delays, which are expected to cause daily losses of US$500 million in commercial trade.

Mayan Train, Tulum Airport Keep Driving Progress

The southeast region of Mexico has seen significant progress thanks to the Mayan Train and Tulum’s Airport projects, report Mexican authorities. During a morning press conference, authorities reported that Section 1 of the Mayan Train may work with the CIIT to boost trade. Meanwhile, the Tulum Airport is expected to be inaugurated in December, as it stands at 65.02% completion.

Körber, Geek+: Pioneers in Logistics Efficiency

Körber and Geek+ allied to reshape the logistics industry by offering sustainable, efficient and technologically advanced solutions that boost productivity and contribute to a greener future. This partnership enhances picking accuracy, boosts productivity by over 100% and reduces intra-warehouse travel by 82%.

The Future of 6PLs: A Glimpse into the Next Frontier of Logistics

The logistics industry is transforming as emerging technologies make their way into logistical processes, writes Paul Sarrapy, President, Association of Logistics Operators of Mexico (AOLM). These technologies are leading to the emergency of 6PLs, which are expected to craft self-evolving ecosystems that integrate AI, IoT, autonomous transportation and blockchain to drive efficiency, sustainability and customization.

Presidential Candidates Meet Transportation Representatives

To address and learn more about the challenges the transportation industry faces, presidential candidate Xóchitl Gálvez met with Miguel Ángel Martínez, National President, CANACAR, to discuss the sector’s importance in the economy. They also addressed challenges such as insecurity, lack of infrastructure, fleet renewal and truck driver shortage.