Mexico’s Trade, Logistics, Policy Moves: The Week in Logistics

This week, ANIERM set a new course under incoming President Javier Lagunes, while tax revenue data revealed a resilient customs system preparing for sweeping legal changes in 2026. In the private sector, DP World deepened its nearshoring-focused expansion with a new logistics hub in Queretaro, and Emergent Cold LatAm strengthened the country’s cold chain with a strategic facility in Guadalajara.

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ANIERM Names Javier Lagunes as President, Outlines Three-Year Agenda

ANIERM appointed Javier Lagunes as its new president, outlining a three-year plan focused on strengthening exports, supporting SMEs, improving logistics, and advancing competency standards, while highlighting the organization’s expanded role under former president Gerardo Tajonar.

Mexico’s Tax Revenue Rises as Customs Show Mixed 2025 Results

Mexico recorded strong tax revenue growth from January to October 2025, driven by higher VAT, excise, and customs collections, along with increased merchandise value, despite a decline in total foreign trade operations. Inland and maritime customs showed solid performance as the country prepares to implement the new Customs Law in 2026.

DP World Opens New Multi-Client Logistics Facility in Queretaro

DP World opened a new multi-customer warehouse in Queretaro, expanding its 3PL capabilities to support rising nearshoring demand and strengthen its logistics network in Mexico, while advancing plans for additional facilities and air freight growth.

Mexico Reelected to IMO Council for 2026–2027 Term

Mexico was reelected to the IMO Council for 2026–2027, reinforcing its role in shaping global maritime policy and advancing priorities such as decarbonization, marine protection, seafarer rights, and regional technical cooperation amid major national port modernization efforts.

ATA Backs US Crackdown as English Violations Surge Nationwide

US regulators removed thousands of CDL training providers and tightened English-language enforcement for commercial drivers, leading to a sharp rise in violations and out-of-service orders for both Mexico- and US-domiciled drivers under the FMCSA’s strengthened safety rules.

Emergent Cold LatAm Expands With New Guadalajara Cold Storage Hub

Emergent Cold LatAm opened a new cold storage warehouse in Guadalajara, expanding its national footprint and boosting Mexico’s cold chain capacity amid rising demand from food, pharmaceutical, and e-commerce sectors.

CNE Extends Marking Compliance for Fuel Transport Units

Mexico’s National Energy Commission extended the deadline for fuel transport units to comply with federal marking and GPS requirements to Dec. 31, 2025, aiming to ensure a smoother transition to enhanced security, traceability, and regulatory oversight across the fuel logistics chain.