This year the Association of Logistics Operators of Mexico (AOLM) celebrates its first decade as a driver of the development of the national logistics sector . Throughout its history, the group has represented the interests of its partners before various public and private bodies at a national and international level, in its desire to promote the competitiveness of logistics operators in Mexico.
During the celebration event, Mónica García-Escudero, general manager of AOLM, commented that the association has been strengthened thanks to the effort and support of its members.
“Together we have built a solid and committed group that has known how to face challenges, overcome obstacles and promote a logistics industry. Today we represent more than 45 thousand collaborators nationwide, we add four million square meters of warehouse, in addition, our partner companies have a presence in more than 130 countries,” commented García-Escudero.
The general manager of AOLM said that one of the association’s greatest achievements has been promoting an environment where logistics operators have been able to perform on equal terms. Likewise, she indicated that the group has worked to establish standards and promote innovation, collaboration and camaraderie .
During his speech, García-Escudero thanked the member companies for believing in AOLM, for their commitment to continuous improvement and for sharing the objective of strengthening and promoting the growth of logistics in Mexico. “Our mission is to lead change in logistics and with the support of our associated companies we are confident that the next 10 years that we begin today will bring more successes and achievements,” he shared.
For his part, Antonio Castro, president of AOLM, detailed in an interview for T21 that during his administration he will continue working to strengthen the group. In addition, he indicated that he will seek to address security issues since it is one of the main challenges; In this sense, he will seek to continue the synergy with the authorities of the different levels of government that are about to take office.
The above is with the objective that logistical operations are carried out with the greatest possible security. “We seek the protection of transportation, roads and heritage, because in warehouses we are exposed to crime, so we want to strengthen synergies with authorities, as well as with C4 and C5,” he indicated.
Among the plans for the next two years, Castro detailed that he will promote growth in the number of associates and will focus on collaboration with academic institutions, chambers and sister associations .
The president of the AOLM explained that to strengthen logistics in the context of the relocation of manufacturing centers in Mexico, it is necessary to have the work and will of the authorities.
“We need road infrastructure that is effective throughout the country, because every day we see greater saturation of roads, which limits growth. Another important point is to strengthen telecommunications and we require greater facilitation on tariff issues,” he said.
As part of the association’s work, it seeks to strengthen ties with various embassies, with the aim of encouraging greater commercial rapprochement with companies from countries such as the United States, Canada and Great Britain. “Through this approach we will be opening a window of opportunity to bring greater investments to the country and opportunities to the AOLM ,” Castro commented.
Finally, the president of AOLM explained that the private initiative has pending issues with the authorities that must be addressed , because the improvement of Mexican logistics is not an exclusive task of companies, on the contrary, it is an area that requires collaborative work. with the authorities.
“We see it necessary that there be facilities in import and export, as well as in procedures. It is essential that municipal, state and federal governments have a better understanding of business, scope and focus on the importance of logistics,” Castro stated.
