The first edition of the Freight Forwarder Awards 2026 brought together key players in Mexican logistics on one stage. On May 29th, Grupo T21 and the Mexican Association of Freight Forwarders (Amacarga) did more than just present awards: they gave a face, a voice, and a sense of purpose to an industry that typically operates with containers and transit times.
In an atmosphere marked by anticipation, freight agents and authorities exchanged greetings, as they prepared for an evening dedicated to recognizing those who make it possible for goods to cross borders .
During his speech, José Ignacio Aguado, Director General of Innovation, Services and Domestic Trade at the Ministry of Economy (SE) , acknowledged the effort that sustains international trade.
“T21 and Amacarga, the great allies of the Ministry of Economy, and who also have great leadership at their head,” he stated, before an audience that knows firsthand the challenges and demands of the sector.
Aguado highlighted the increasingly close relationship between authorities and logistics companies , emphasizing the role of T21 and Amacarga as actors that not only represent the sector, but also drive it forward.
“You not only inspire each other, but you have also inspired the Ministry of Economy,” he emphasized.
He recalled that Ruta Logística , a public policy promoted by Marcelo Ebrard, head of the SE, is a program with a shared vision between government and industry.
At the event, freight forwarders who excelled in the following categories were recognized:
Sea Bridge Technological Innovation .
KLN Mexico Sustainability .
WePort Corporate Social Responsibility .
KLN Mexico Compliance and Security .
Customer Service
Tie
XPD Global and Racing Cargo .
In the Special Awards Category, the winners were:
Growth in Shipments
Category Large Companies
R.H. Shipping .
Growth in Shipments
Category Medium-Sized Companies
Universal Cargo .
Growth in Shipments –
Emerging Companies Category
– TEMPO Transport .
Commercial Expansion
Mexproud Shipping .
Maritime Leader
HAF Logistics .
Air Leader
RH Shipping.
Land Leader
Mexproud Shipping.
Universal Financial Growth
Cargo.
Professionalization and Modernization
Scan Global Logistics .
KLN Mexico, a leader in technology .
XPD Global Certification
BSM Forwarding Commercial Diversification .
Growth in Operational Capabilities
RH Shipping.
The first edition of these awards sets a precedent in the formal recognition of the role of freight forwarders in international trade , highlighting their contribution to operational efficiency and the economic development of Mexico.
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