Cargo Theft, New Infrastructure, Trade Moves: The Weekly Roundup

This week in logistics, Mexico’s trucking sector struggles with a deepening driver shortage and a surge in cargo theft, while President Claudia Sheinbaum places infrastructure at the heart of her first annual report, unveiling the ambitious National Infrastructure Plan 2025. 

In the State of Mexico, Cuautitlan tightens heavy transport rules to ease congestion, and Baja California opens its first Strategic Customs Facility in Tijuana to boost trade competitiveness. Veracruz also takes a historic step with the PODECOBI Tuxpan agreement to attract investment and transform the region into an industrial hub. 

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Mexico Battles Cargo Theft Amid Driver Shortage Crisis

Mexico’s trucking sector faces a growing driver shortage and escalating cargo theft, threatening supply chains. Despite government and industry measures, low wages, insecurity, and an aging workforce put Mexico’s logistics role at risk.

Sheinbaum Highlights Infrastructure in First Annual Report

President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first annual report highlighted infrastructure as a top priority, unveiling the MX$811 billion (US$43.35 billion) National Infrastructure Plan 2025. The program advances rail expansion, highway modernization, port and airport upgrades, and urban improvement projects. The project is expected to create over 260,000 jobs. Key works include new passenger rail lines, major road and port projects, airport renovations, and urban development initiatives benefiting over 1.5 million residents.

Cuautitlan Regulates Heavy Transport to Improve Mobility

Cuautitlan, State of Mexico, has approved new mobility regulations limiting heavy cargo circulation and loading times to ease congestion from growing CEDIS. The rules, effective Sept. 1 with enforcement starting Sept. 17, prioritize pedestrians, public transport, and safety through stricter speed limits and designated zones.

Baja California Inaugurates First Strategic Customs Facility

Baja California inaugurated its first Strategic Customs Facility (RFE) in Tijuana, developed with BB Crossborder Logistics and Grupo Bustamante. The facility will boost trade competitiveness, support nearshoring, attract investment, and position the state as a global logistics hub.

Veracruz Signs PODECOBI Tuxpan Agreement to Attract Investment

The Ministry of Economy and Veracruz signed the PODECOBI Tuxpan agreement, a strategic project to attract investment, create jobs, and position northern Veracruz as a key industrial and logistics hub connected to national trade corridors.

Mimpo Global Expands in Spain with Iberoforwarders Deal

Mimpo Global Logistics acquired Iberoforwarders in its first inorganic expansion in Spain, aiming for €40M (US$46.6 million) turnover by 2025 and strengthening its maritime trade focus between the European Union, Latin America, and the United States.

Greenspace E-Mobility Launches Cross-Border Electric Truck Corridors

Greenspace E-Mobility has partnered with Windrose Technology to launch the Windrose R700, a Class 8 electric truck with a 708 km range, in Mexico and the United States. The company also plans to build cross-border e-mobility corridors connecting major cities and trade routes such as Monterrey-Nuevo Laredo-Puente Colombia and Laredo-Dallas-Houston. The strategy includes ultra-fast charging stations, a fleet optimization platform, and a 2025–2030 roadmap for electric freight routes.