Faced with the challenges of intermodal and multimodal transport in Mexico, the National Association of Private Transport (ANTP) proposed the implementation of a checklist , the definition of clear management and risk criteria, and compliance with these processes to guarantee better operations.
In addition, ensuring end-to-end visibility and operational control , standardizing pre-contract authorization, and establishing performance indicators, among other factors.
Francisco Kim, vice president of the Multimodal Sector of the ANTP, said that these criteria must be applied prior to contracting to prevent failure, payment of penalties, impacts on the level of service, and to improve risk control.
“ The multimodal and intermodal experience can be improved with planning ; this is the foundation for its success and is the approach we see at ANTP: service design prior to any movement. The checklist contains the entire service design and verifies that we are complying with all the specifications or procedures for a successful shipment,” he stated.
During her participation in the panel Operational Architecture and Service Design in Multimodal Environments , within the framework of The Logistics World Summit & Expo, she specified that among the challenges of the sector is the coupling between the user and the logistics operator , development of infrastructure – such as corridors, ramps and transshipment terminals – in addition to the capitalization of the reduction of polluting emissions.
Also, proper management of the CFDI (Digital Tax Receipt via Internet) and Waybill, visibility of the TMS operation (transport management), definition of maximum weights, distribution of the load within the container, actions to prevent cargo theft, professionalization of participants in logistics management, optimization of customs management, among others.
He reiterated that multimodal transport is one of the modes of transport that will give Mexico options at a time of evolution .
“The trade balance is very balanced and we are very positive with the United States; it is the moment for the country to take advantage of the opportunity,” he stressed.
In January 2026 alone, the value of bilateral trade between Mexico and the United States reached $74.105 billion , an increase of 6.5% compared to the same month in 2025, according to data from the US Census Bureau .
Francisco Kim emphasized that establishing management and risk criteria will help ensure compliance with operations, but it will need to be approved by the logistics management.
“Every time a supply chain or a multimodal corridor is redesigned, the checklist must be done first . Multimodal transport is widely used in the United States, and here in Mexico we are just getting started. Sometimes things happen despite the planning, and we have to incorporate those protocols,” he emphasized.
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