With the aim of taking advantage of the logistics node of the Bajío , the Puerta Logística del Bajío hub, in Celaya, Guanajuato, is presented as a strategic center for industrial and logistics development , whose competitive advantage lies in its direct international rail and highway connection , complemented by access to the main seaports of Mexico.
Within the framework of the signing of the agreement for the economic development hub for the well-being of Celaya, La Puerta Logística del Bajío, which was attended by state and federal government officials, among others, the logistical focus of this facility was highlighted.
At the event, it was highlighted that this hub will provide specialized solutions to key sectors such as automotive, agroindustry, manufacturing, logistics, and packaging. It will also optimize costs, time, and logistics processes, attracting investment, creating jobs, and strengthening regional competitiveness.
“This development hub is the only one of the 15 that aims to enhance a unique location from a logistical standpoint,” said Marcelo Ebrard, head of the Ministry of Economy .
The federal official indicated that this hub has an important communications network “and is the most important logistics center of all the development centers today.”
The hub covers an area of 52.41 hectares with 97,500 square meters (m²) of construction and 12 kilometers (km) of internal railway tracks.
In addition, it has road connectivity, a direct link to the national railway network and federal highways 45 and 57 (Querétaro–Celaya, Celaya–Salamanca, Celaya–Irapuato), as well as by rail with the strategic crossing of Ferromex and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) , through which 23% of the national rail cargo transits.
The hub seeks to take advantage of the Bajío region and particularly the Celaya area, which is home to one of Mexico’s most dynamic industrial networks. Within a 100-km radius are assembly plants, auto parts manufacturers , appliance companies, steel and metalworking industries, and logistics operators .
“The existence of this industrial network consolidates Celaya as a strategic point for the integration of supply chains, the provision of inputs, and the development of new investments linked to the Bajío Logistics Gateway,” the statement said.
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