Gender Progress, Environmental Concerns, and Urban Solutions

This week, reports indicate that the logistics sector saw advances in gender diversity, yet hurdles persist. Meanwhile, the Mayan Train project in Mexico triggers environmental concerns amid land expropriations. In other news, Nuevo Leon and Green Corridors forge a partnership to enhance cross-border trade, while urban designers converge to tackle mobility and housing challenges in the San Diego-Tijuana region. Finally, Renault electrifies the commercial vehicle market with new cargo vehicles.

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Logistics Sector Welcomes Women, But Challenges Remain

Women's participation in the logistics industry has progressed in recent years, yet significant challenges persist, highlighting the need for a more inclusive environment. Statistics reveal mixed progress. While women constitute 39% of the supply chain workforce, there is a decline in their participation. Only about 31.6% of corporate management executives in the trucking industry are women, with even fewer participating in technical roles or as drivers.

Land Expropriation for Mayan Train Triggers Environmental Concern

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador issued 12 decrees between March 4 and 8 for the expropriation of over 262 hectares of land for the Mayan Train project in various regions of Mexico. The decrees, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, aim to facilitate the development of the train infrastructure, sparking concerns from critics about potential environmental harm.

Nuevo Leon, Green Corridors Sign MoU For Cross-Border Trade

The Government of Nuevo Leon has partnered with Green Corridors to modernize commercial corridors through cutting-edge technologies, aiming to streamline cross-border transportation management. Governor Samuel García, during his visit to Austin, Texas, was introduced to the project by Green Corridors executives.

Interoceanic Corridor to Host Development, Well-being Hub

Amado Cruz, Municipal President of Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, marked a significant milestone with the laying of the first stone for the Development and Well-being Hub of the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec (CIIT). This initiative, spearheaded by PROISTMO, aims to bring about a transformative change in the region in line with the Program for the Development of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.

López Obrador Issues Decree For Otay Mesa II Land Expropriation

López Obrador has issued a decree for the construction of the Mesa de Otay II International Crossing and Access in Tijuana, Baja California, aiming to tackle congestion issues, reduce travel times, and bolster regional infrastructure. The decree involves the expropriation of specific private properties to make way for the construction, which will connect Tijuana with San Diego, California.

Urban Designers to Tackle San Diego-Tijuana Urban Challenges

Urban designers and mobility experts from the Netherlands, Mexico, and the United States recently convened to address the pressing challenges of mobility and housing in the San Diego-Tijuana region. Organized by Urban Dialogues, an initiative of the Embassy of the Netherlands in the United States, the meeting aimed to find innovative solutions to the shared urban challenges faced by these nations.

Renault Launches Electric Cargo Vehicles in Mexico

Renault has launched its latest line of cargo vehicles in Mexico, introducing the Kangoo E-Tech and Master E-Tech vans to complement existing combustion engine models. These additions cater to the growing interest in electrification within the commercial vehicle market.