In light of the recently approved judicial reform in Mexico, and to provide legal certainty and security in the transfer of goods in foreign trade operations, the Mexican Association of Freight Agents (Amacarga) and the National Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Services of Mexico City (Canaco) signed an alliance to receive help and advice on mediation and arbitration.
“This type of agreement is very important for us, especially today in the face of a judicial reform that seems uncertain, and this type of commercial arbitration helps us resolve commercial conflicts without going to court,” said Juan Pablo Pacheco, president of Amacarga.
During the symbolic signing of this agreement that took place during its fourth Ordinary Assembly, he explained that the movement of goods will have greater legal certainty in the face of changes in the Judiciary.
Guillermo Madrigal, general secretary of the Canaco Mediation and Arbitration Center, said that through the alliance they will train freight forwarders in relation to mediation and arbitration procedures.
“The judges are new, they will adhere to new guidelines, we are facing an adverse scenario for the resolution of disputes, so it is important to offer dispute solutions that range from legal to contractual, not necessarily having a contract, but through the Bill of Lading, an invoice or a shipment,” he explained.
Vicente Gutiérrez, vice president of Canaco Mexico City, mentioned that the Mediation and Arbitration Center has resolved thousands of conflicts that represent costs of between two billion pesos or 200 thousand pesos.
“Today, more than ever, we must create synergy and strategic alliances. Today, we all need each other and we have to support each other. Freight forwarders are essential for foreign trade, not only in Mexico but in the world,” he said.
During the meeting, the actions that Amacarga carried out in 2024 were mentioned. Virginia Gallardo, delegate selected for IATA, explained that the approach seeks to work better with airlines, countries and associations in the sector.
“We have a proposal, because we have detected that those who are IATA agents and who want to access their IATA CASS portal have many questions about how to use it. And the project we are carrying out is to open a training course for us to identify and use the portal,” he said.
He also mentioned that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) was seeking greater openness and participation in its events.
Likewise, the graduation of the second generation of the Diploma in International Security Standards for Freight Agents was held , a project that seeks to increase security in the supply chain.
On this occasion, the companies UCA Universal Cargo , OIS International Services, Alliance, Fracht Mex and Imex participated.
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