Mexican Exports Surge as Ports, Logistics Expand

This week in logistics, Mexico posted a record US$389.7 billion in exports during the 1H26, reinforcing its position in global trade despite persistent supply chain bottlenecks highlighted by the World Bank. Yucatan and SEMAR advanced Phase 3 of the Puerto Progreso expansion, while MSC launched its Sierra Service to strengthen maritime connectivity between Asia and Mexico through Manzanillo.

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Mexico Posts Record US$389.7 Billion in Exports in 1H26

Mexico’s exports reached a historic high during the 1H26, underscoring the resilience of the country’s manufacturing sector despite ongoing trade uncertainty surrounding the USMCA review and US tariff policies. According to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), merchandise exports totaled US$389.72 billion between January and June, a 24.6% year-on-year increase and the highest level ever recorded for the period.

Yucatan, SEMAR Advance Phase 3 of Progreso Port Expansion

The Government of Yucatan and Mexico’s Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR) ratified a collaboration agreement to advance Phase 3 of the expansion and modernization of Puerto Progreso, a strategic project expected to strengthen southeastern Mexico’s maritime capacity and integration into domestic and international supply chains.

World Bank Flags Mexico’s Persistent Logistics Delays

Mexico has strengthened its integration into global logistics networks, expanding its maritime, aviation, and postal connections. However, the country continues to face persistent delays in moving goods through ports, airports, and domestic delivery networks, according to the World Bank’s new ⁠Logistics Performance Indicators 2.0.

MSC Adds Sierra Service to Expand Asia-Mexico Connectivity

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has expanded its maritime network between Northeast Asia and Mexico with the launch of the Sierra Service at CONTECON Manzanillo. The new route adds capacity and sailing options through Mexico’s two principal Pacific container ports, Manzanillo and Lazaro Cardenas, as shipping lines respond to growing trade flows between Asia and Mexico.

Lean Solutions Acquires Rapido, Expands Mexico Operations

Lean Solutions Group (LSG) has strengthened its position in the transportation and logistics outsourcing market through the acquisition of Rapido Solutions Group, a move that significantly expands its operations in Mexico while accelerating its strategy to combine artificial intelligence with nearshore talent solutions for freight companies. The transaction follows a series of strategic acquisitions that reinforce LSG’s ambition to become the leading AI-enabled business solutions provider for the logistics industry.  

UP-NS Strengthen Merger Commitments, as STB Demands Transparency

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have strengthened their merger commitments as US regulators seek greater transparency, underscoring the deal’s potential impact on rail competition, jobs and North American freight networks.