Querétaro ‘s strategic location and the arrival of new investments maintain the state’s economic dynamism; however, one of the challenges will be to attract not only operations but also the corporations from which business decisions are made.
The state’s commercial activity reflects this growth. According to the Ministry of Economy , Querétaro’s exports reached $18.225 billion in June 2026 , a figure that demonstrates the state’s participation in foreign trade and the logistical needs that accompany the movement of goods.
According to Carlos Alberto Canseco Talavera, director of the Querétaro Logistics Innovation Cluster (CILQRO) , there is still a concentration of these decisions in the country’s main cities, particularly in Mexico City.
“It’s not just about money coming in, but also about those who are already investing continuing to do so,” Canseco commented.
Clustering accompanies growth
In this scenario, collaboration between companies and other actors is presented as a tool to strengthen the region’s logistical capabilities.
Canseco explained that CILQRO’s objective is to strengthen logistics chains , primarily for companies in Querétaro, but also for those in the Bajío region and throughout the country. Furthermore, it maintains alliances with clusters in Mexico and the United States to promote the professionalization of the sector.
“It’s about providing solutions to the industry from within the industry,” he said, adding that the experience of those who have already faced certain challenges can contribute to the development of solutions and improvements in productivity.
According to Canseco, clustering requires the participation of five components: industry, government, academia, society, and funding . He considered the latter essential for initiatives to be implemented.
One example is the logistics diploma program promoted by the cluster. According to Carlos Canseco, the first cohort had 54 graduates and the second 74, while he estimates around 94 for the next one.
The program is free for participants through sponsorships from companies within the organization.
Furthermore, he considered the prospects for Querétaro favorable given the arrival of companies and the generation of jobs.
“Querétaro continues its growth boom ,” he stated, highlighting Querétaro’s position within the country’s transportation flows, noting that Highway 57 and its location mean that a significant portion of the goods traffic has to pass through the state.
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