The 2025 edition of Expo Transporte ANPACT made it clear that the heavy vehicle automotive industry remains strong, despite all the challenges this sector currently faces. For three days, Expo Guadalajara was transformed into a meeting point where manufacturers, carriers, authorities, investors, and specialists from more than 36 countries converged, making it the largest edition in the event’s history.
With 73,122 visitors , a 20% increase compared to the previous edition, and 660 exhibiting brands , representing a 29% increase , Expo Transporte ANPACT 2025 reaffirmed its position as the most relevant platform in the continent for road transport and the exhibition of cargo and passenger vehicles.
The scale of the venue evidenced this evolution: 70,000 square meters of exhibition space , including the new “Open Expo” area, which this year allowed the arrival of new players and democratized access for companies participating for the first time.
“The 2025 edition featured 110 council meetings, assemblies, technical conferences, panels, and specialized forums on high-impact topics for the sector and the national and international public agenda. These included decarbonization, financing, new technologies, electromobility, artificial intelligence, innovation, road safety, inclusion, clean transportation, and productivity. The discussions brought together national and international leaders and specialists who addressed the global challenges of freight and passenger transport and road transport, from digitalization to new financing models and ESG criteria for sustainable fleets,” said Alejandro Osorio, who chairs the Expo Transporte Committee.
The inauguration set the tone for the day. Rogelio Arzate , CEO of ANPACT, emphasized that the growth was not only quantitative, but also strategic.
“It is the largest freight and passenger vehicle expo on the continent. We broke records in exhibitors, number of visitors, and square meters of exhibition space. Expo Transporte ANPACT serves as a business forum and discussion platform for the national and international public agenda of the trucking and automotive sectors, where industry leaders and key players come together in this pluralistic space that fosters knowledge, collaboration, and agreements among chambers of commerce, associations, authorities, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders,” stated Arzate.
Expo Transporte ANPACT 2025 brought together federal, state and municipal authorities, as well as business leaders, representatives of industrial chambers, national and international organizations and media.
This year, 173 vehicles were exhibited , a 29% increase compared to 2023, featuring technologies that reflect the energy transition of Mexican road transport:
- Euro VI vehicles .
- Hybrid configurations .
- Natural gas units .
- Solutions focused on efficiency and emissions reduction.
This technological diversity consolidated Mexico as a world leader in the export of tractor-trailer trucks , in addition to reinforcing its position as a benchmark in manufacturing innovation.
Awards and partnerships for a stronger industry
During the event, ANPACT received the “Made in Mexico” distinction , awarded by the Ministry of Economy . This recognition guarantees the quality and competitiveness of products manufactured in the country.
Arzate noted that this seal “is a tribute to the thousands of workers who sustain this production chain and a message of confidence for our business partners.”
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) also presented awards for the Clean Transportation Program , highlighting companies that promote energy efficiency and emissions reduction.
In addition, the National Meeting of Mobility Authorities of the Mexican Association of Mobility Authorities (AMAM) was held , a space where secretaries and state authorities discussed topics such as regulatory harmonization and business models of road transport.
A reflection of the dynamism and resilience of the sector
The 2025 edition delivered a clear message: the heavy vehicle automotive industry in Mexico is not only growing, but evolving. It showcased innovation, strengthened partnerships, boosted competitiveness, and brought together the entire value chain under a single focus: advancing towards safer, more productive, and sustainable transportation.
ANPACT emphasized that the strength of this meeting lies in unity, resilience, inclusion and commitment to Mexico , values that characterize the sector and that will continue to guide its transformation in the coming years.
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