The ports were the starting point of a story that today involves much more than just cargo . There began the journey of Carlos Francisco Pérez Zavaleta, who a little over a decade ago decided to embark on and build a project that, with hard work and a long-term vision, has become a business group specializing in logistics and trucking. “I came from the bottom,” he summarizes, recalling the first steps of a career that, he affirms, has been built from the ground up.
With 13 years of experience in the sector, she began her career in administrative and billing processes. She later joined operations departments at a coffee exporter and a soft drink bottling company, experiences that allowed her to gain firsthand knowledge of the challenges of the logistics chain before taking the helm of her own businesses.
Ten years ago, he founded Transportes GLIZIM , a company that currently operates a fleet of over 60 vehicles in the ports of Veracruz, Altamira, and Lázaro Cárdenas. Over time, this project led to the creation of two other companies: one dedicated to the storage of maritime containers and another specializing in the manufacture of equipment for the trucking industry, such as container chassis, platforms, and dollies, thus expanding the range of services offered by his business group.
His experience has developed in areas such as logistics traceability, operations management, strategic planning and business development, knowledge that has accompanied the growth of his companies and strengthened his vision of an industry that demands adaptability and continuous improvement.
In addition to his role as an entrepreneur, he is actively involved in industry organizations. He currently heads the Southeast Region Youth Commission of the National Chamber of Freight Transportation (Canacar) and is a member of the Veracruz Port Mobility Commission , where he collaborates on initiatives related to the development of the trucking industry.
His training includes studies in Industrial Engineering in International Operations, Administration and International Business, as well as a Master’s degree in Business Administration, preparation that he complements with the experience acquired in the daily operation of transport and logistics.
Looking back on his career, he acknowledged that one of the most challenging moments was the pandemic , a period that tested companies’ ability to adapt and forced him to find new ways to respond to a changing environment. That experience reinforced a conviction he holds to this day: challenges are also opportunities to evolve.
For Pérez Zavaleta, the future of trucking depends on the participation of new generations . He believes that young people must become increasingly involved in logistics, incorporate tools like artificial intelligence, and leverage technology to promote best practices within a constantly evolving industry. This vision has earned him a place among T21’s 21 Young Leaders .
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