Customs Modernization, Maritime Innovations: The Weekly Roundup

This week, President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador toured the new customs center in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, to review advances on the national customs modernization program. Meanwhile, Maersk has revolutionized vehicle shipping in Mexico by introducing containerized shipping. 

Furthermore, Ford initiated a pilot project to ship cars from Hermosillo via the newly expanded Port of Guaymas. SSA Marine Mexico is investing MX$197 million to expand vehicle storage at the Port of Lazaro Cardenas, accommodating growing Asian automobile imports. 

Ready for more? Here is your Week in Logistics!

Sheinbaum, López Obrador Tour Tamaulipas’ New Customs Center

President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador visited the new customs center in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, as part of their tour of northern states. The visit aimed to assess the progress of the national customs program, which focuses on infrastructure upgrades, modernization, and advanced technology integration. 

Maersk Introduces Container Vehicle Shipping in Mexico

Maersk has introduced containerized vehicle shipping in Mexico, moving away from the traditional Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) method. Maersk's new containerized shipping initiative aims to enhance efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and decrease the risk of vehicle damage. 

Ford Starts Pilot Plan to Ship Hermosillo Cars Through Guaymas

Ford has launched a Pilot Plan to ship vehicles produced in Hermosillo via the Port of Guaymas, switching from land to maritime transport to the port of Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan. This shift follows the recent remodeling and expansion of the Port of Guaymas, enabling large cargo ship access, reducing operating costs, and minimizing road transport risks. 

SSA Marine Mexico Invests MX$197 Million for Port Expansion

SSA Marine Mexico is set to invest MX$197 million to expand vehicle storage capacities at the Port of Lazaro Cardenas. This expansion, targeting the Automotive Specialized Terminal on Isla de la Palma, will support the increasing demand for Asian automobile imports into Mexico. The project involves acquiring 108,000m2 of land to construct new vehicle storage yards, increasing capacity by over 5,000 vehicles.

CPKC to Expand Wylie Rail Yard to Enhance Automotive Logistics

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is set to enhance its automotive logistics capabilities with a new 12ha finished vehicle compound in Wylie, Texas, scheduled to open by the end of June. This facility is part of CPKC's US$275 million investment in the key corridor between Chicago, Illinois, and Laredo, Texas.

DSV, Integrated 3PL Forge Border Logistics Partnership

Integrated 3PL, a Grupo Bustamante company, and DSV have formed a strategic partnership to streamline logistics operations across the Mexico-US border, starting operations in Tijuana, Baja California, in June 2024.