Cargo Theft, Rail Bids, Green Routes: The Week in Logistics

This week in logistics, cargo theft is on the rise, sparking debate over conflicting reports, while a deputy pushes to phase out double-trailers after a deadly tanker explosion. Meanwhile, APM Terminals commits to modernize Puerto Progreso, and five consortia compete to build a new stretch of the Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo passenger rail. On the sustainability front, electric trucks debut along a new Monterrey–Texas cargo route.

Ready for more? Here is your Week in Logistics!

Cargo Theft in Mexico Surges 6.1% in August 2025: SESNSP

Cargo theft in Mexico rose 6.1% in August 2025, with hotspots in the State of Mexico, Puebla, Guanajuato, and Michoacan. Discrepancies between federal and private reports raise doubts about the true scope of the crime.

Deputy Seeks Ban on Double-Trailers Carrying Hazardous Cargo

A Movimiento Ciudadano deputy proposes phasing out double-trailer trucks after the Iztapalapa gas tanker tragedy, urging safer transport modes and stricter license controls.

APM Terminals to Modernize Puerto Progreso with MX$3 Billion Plan

APM Terminals will invest MX$3 billion to modernize Puerto Progreso, boosting Yucatan’s logistics, jobs, and sustainability, while aligning with Mexico’s port strategy.

Five Consortia Bid for Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo Rail Project

Five consortia submitted bids for the MX$15 billion, 136.48km Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo passenger rail project, part of Mexico’s Tren del Norte to boost northern connectivity.

Green Cargo Route to Link Monterrey With Texas Using EV Trucks

Green Space E-Mobility launches a green cargo route with electric trucks linking Laredo, Monterrey, and soon Dallas, boosting sustainable cross-border trade.

Sheinbaum Pushes Tapachula as Mexico-Central America Hub

President Sheinbaum is introducing a plan that positions Tapachula as a regional hub with new industrial clusters, port upgrades, rail links, housing, and social programs to boost southern Mexico.

Uber Freight Eyes 21% Growth in Mexico

Uber Freight projects 21% growth in Mexico, expanding customs, brokerage, and transport services to support cross-border trade under USMCA rules.