STG Files for Chapter 11, AI Logistics Shift: The Weekly Roundup

This week in logistics, STG Logistics entered a prearranged Chapter 11 to execute a deleveraging plan and secure new capital while keeping operations running. In Mexico City, APEC’s A2C2 brought governments and industry together to push supply chain resilience by turning digital customs and paperless trade tools from pilots into real-world implementation.

On the cross-border front, Cainiao launched a new low-cost US–Mexico G2G parcel lane, betting that tighter control over sorting, linehaul, and last mile can cut costs and improve reliability. AI was also in the spotlight, with Konfront warning that thin margins make digital platforms and automation a survival requirement for Mexican logistics. 

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STG Files Chapter 11, Seeks US$150 Million in Financing

STG Logistics filed a prearranged Chapter 11 to execute an RSA that aims to deleverage its balance sheet and raise up to US$150 million in new capital while continuing operations.  The transaction is designed to reduce STG’s outstanding debt obligations, cut interest expense, and bolster liquidity to support future growth.

Mexico City Hosts APEC A2C2 Supply Chain Roundtable

Members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Alliance for Supply Chain Connectivity (A2C2) met in Mexico City for a Regional Roundtable on Jan. 13. The meeting brought together APEC economy representatives and private-sector leaders to advance practical cooperation on supply chain resilience and the digitalization of trade and customs processes.

Cainiao Launches Low-Cost US–Mexico G2G Parcel Service

Cainiao launched an Americas G2G cross-border parcel service with a dedicated US–Mexico lane, pricing shipments at about 60% of market averages and using self-operated sorting, linehaul, and last-mile networks to boost control and reliability. 

AI Becomes Essential Advantage in Mexican Logistics

Konfront says Mexico’s logistics sector must adopt AI and digital platforms to protect thin margins, cut high transport costs, and reduce errors across routing, security, and compliance processes. "It is an industry that does not forgive. The margin is so low that any operational failure impacts profitability directly," says Carlos Cardini, Co-Founder and co-CEO, Konfront. This financial vulnerability is compounded by the complexity of the national supply chain, where 80% of goods move via tractor-trailers. 

SimpliRoute Cuts 17 Million Liters of Fuel Via AI Delivery Routes

SimpliRoute says its AI route optimization in Mexico saved 17.47 million liters of fuel in 2025, avoiding 29,345 tons of CO₂, as it scales last-mile efficiency tools and targets 200 clients by end-2026.  The company, which uses AI to optimize last-mile logistics routes, says the results demonstrate how intentional route planning can deliver measurable environmental and operational gains at scale.

Motive Launches AI Dashcam Plus With Stereo Vision

Motive launched AI Dashcam Plus, an all-in-one edge AI dashcam with stereo vision and hands-free calling to improve real-time fleet safety, as it expands in Mexico and moves toward an “MTVE” IPO.