Grupo CICE celebrates its 35th anniversary at a time when the company is seeking to consolidate its position beyond its origins as a port operator. The celebration coincides with a period of infrastructure expansion, integration of logistics services, and new investments that reflect a strategy aimed at strengthening its participation in the supply chains connecting Mexico with international markets.
Since beginning operations on August 1, 1991 , as the first Mexican-owned port operator, the company has evolved into a model that integrates port, logistics, and land transportation services. According to the company, this transformation has responded to the evolving needs of national and international trade and the growing demand for comprehensive solutions that support the movement of goods.
Grupo CICE’s evolution is also reflected in its most recent investments. The company recently inaugurated its Semi-Specialized Container and Project Cargo Terminal in the North Bay of the Port of Veracruz , an infrastructure that expands the operational capacity of the country’s main commercial port and which it subsequently reinforced with a new phase of expansion focused on increasing storage capacity and handling of specialized cargo.
This growth was complemented by obtaining the Made in Mexico Distinction , awarded by the Ministry of Economy , for its logistics services, a recognition that supports the development of national capabilities in a strategic sector for foreign trade and that strengthens the company’s position within the logistics market.
For Leoncio Pérez López, CEO of Grupo CICE, the company’s evolution is based on a philosophy that has accompanied its development since its creation.
“Having been created to provide service, CICE has continually sought more and better ways to contribute to the development of foreign trade and Mexican industry . It has been the driving force behind our development and the horizon of our vision. Being the Most Complete Option is not a slogan, it is a commitment,” he stated.
The company states that this vision has allowed it to strengthen capabilities, expand its presence, and develop comprehensive solutions supported by the experience of its staff, innovation, and continuous improvement—factors it considers fundamental to responding to an increasingly demanding and competitive logistics environment.
With this anniversary, Grupo CICE also reaffirms its commitment to continue investing in innovation, sustainability, and the integration of logistics solutions to address the evolving dynamics of global trade. Under this strategy, the company seeks to consolidate a platform capable of connecting port services, transportation, and logistics with a long-term vision, at a time when supply chain efficiency has become a key differentiator for the competitiveness of Mexican foreign trade.
Currently, Grupo CICE supports its operations with a workforce of over 2,500 employees and an infrastructure that includes port terminals in Veracruz (North Bay and South Bay), Tampico, and Altamira, where it collectively handled more than six million tons of cargo in 2025. In addition, it has a logistics and warehousing network with a presence in Veracruz, the State of Mexico, and Monterrey, whose expansion aims to strengthen warehousing, transactional logistics, and 3PL solutions for supply chains. Furthermore, it has a trucking division with more than 170 owned vehicles , which complements its door-to-door service offerings.
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