ALAS, ConaLog Partner to Enhance Logistics Security in Mexico

The Latin American Security Association (ALAS) and the National Council of Logistics and Supply Chain Executives (ConaLog) formalized an alliance on promoting technology in logistics through three areas: dissemination of best practices, knowledge exchange and creation of technological awareness.

"Logistics and the supply chain cannot stop and security cannot be absent," says Jaqueline Leon, President, ALAS Committee in Mexico, highlighting the critical interdependence between both verticals for business sustainability.

The collaboration responds to the need to ensure operational continuity in an environment that faces multiple insecurity challenges. Mexican logistics have been plagued with security challenges, with the State of Mexico, Puebla, Guanajuato, Jalisco, and Hidalgo, being among the most affected, reports MBN. 

The most frequently stolen products are food and beverages, which represent 31% of the cases, followed by construction materials (13%), auto parts, (10%) and technology (9%). The main vehicle target is tractor-trailers, which are involved in 40% of the thefts. The analysis reveals that most of the robberies (59%) occur while the vehicle is in transit, mainly on Wednesdays (22%) and between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., a period that accounts for 36% of the incidents.

Despite this, ConaLog’s Logistics Pulsometer 2025 reveals that 20% of SMEs lack a dedicated budget to strengthen the security of their operations. This figure contrasts sharply with large corporations, as three of every four large companies allocate a minimum of 10% of their total logistics cost to security. Only 5% of large companies report having no specific resources for this function.

This investment asymmetry reveals an operational capability gap and outlines a structural challenge for the entire sector. According to The Logistics World, the need to mitigate risk and strategically navigate insecurity is a shared reality for carriers, cargo operators, and distribution companies of all sizes. In this scenario, collaboration between security technology specialists and logistics experts is a necessary catalyst to develop intelligent solutions that ensure the integrity and continuity of supply chains.

Agreement Details

The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration with a two-year term, aligning with the presidential terms of both associations. The alliance is based on three main pillars of action designed to generate a tangible and measurable impact.

The first pillar is the joint dissemination of activities and best practices between the two organizations. The purpose is to raise awareness of the fundamental role that security plays in the efficiency and profitability of logistics operations. The second is the exchange of knowledge among professionals from ALAS and ConaLog, fostering a collaborative ecosystem where expertise in electronic security and applied technologies merges with supply chain strategies. The third pillar seeks to create greater technological awareness and proactively integrate available innovations into the agendas of logistics executives to reinforce their operational security.

To assess the initiative's success, the organizations defined concrete impact indicators. The first will be the level of member cross-participation, which will reflect a genuine openness to interdisciplinary cooperation. The second, more technical indicator will focus on the development of specialized technological solutions that address specific needs of the logistics vertical. This includes, for example, video surveillance systems adapted for cargo transport and advanced access control tools for distribution centers.

This synergy has significant regional potential. ALAS has about 750 partners across nine national committees in Latin America, including key markets such as Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Its Mexican committee includes high-profile corporations such as HID, Johnson Controls, Drone Security, and Accenture. ConaLog brings together executives from leading companies in the transport, manufacturing, foreign trade, and distribution sectors.