Given the economic uncertainty that marks 2025, the Mexican trucking sector is facing a turning point . The threat of a global slowdown, the volatility of trade relations, and the effects of U.S. protectionism are all factors shaping a complex scenario. But at the same time, this storm can act as a natural filter to eliminate bad practices among both carriers and logistics service users.
There are actors in the sector who warn that more than a visible economic contraction, what we are experiencing is widespread misinformation, as stated by Carlos Canseco, director of the Querétaro Logistics Innovation Cluster (CILQRO).
“There’s talk of a recession, but the numbers don’t reflect it yet. The vehicle fleet is still moving, automakers are requesting service, and operations continue,” Canseco says.
However, he acknowledges that there are tangible impacts, such as pressure from Chinese brands in the automotive sector and the return of Mexican operators from the United States, which could lead to improved local practices and standards.
This slowdown scenario requires professionalizing the sector, according to Enrique González, president of the Guanajuato Logistics and Mobility Cluster (CLYMGTO) .
“We’re training entrepreneurs in finance, communication, the circular economy, and corporate governance. Transportation doesn’t disappear; it transforms. And those who don’t evolve will be left out of the market,” he says.
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