LATAM Airlines Group completed its first 13 passenger charter flights using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) , a project that is part of its sustainability strategy and its goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

The flights operated between Santiago, Chile, and Ushuaia, Argentina , and were allocated 22,400 gallons of SAF (Safety and Fuel Oil) under the Book and Claim chain of custody methodology . This initiative marks the airline’s first emissions reduction project associated with passenger charter operations, developed in partnership with a client.

“This operation together with Ponant Explorations demonstrates that today there are already concrete mechanisms for our customers to be part of the reduction of emissions associated with their air operations, while we continue to promote the development and adoption of sustainable aviation fuels in the region,” said Thibaud Morand, LATAM Airlines’ general manager for Europe, Asia and Oceania.

He explained that the reduction of 160 tons of emissions was calculated following the methodology established by CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation), of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) , comparing the emission factors of the Jet-A1 fossil fuel with those of the SAF used.

“This collaboration with LATAM represents another step in our commitment to more sustainable tourism,” commented Wassim Daoud, Director of CSR and Sustainable Development at Ponant Explorations.

LATAM Airlines Group is working on fleet modernization, operational efficiency, promoting the use of SAF and offsetting emissions through strategic projects for the region as a complementary measure.

For an aviation company, fuel represents between 30% and 40% of operating costs, so SAF is an alternative to achieve its sustainability goals.

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Fleet management in Mexico is moving beyond schemes focused solely on fuel control to advance towards models that integrate maintenance information, tolls, telemetry and electrification, with the goal of improving operational efficiency and reducing costs.

Faced with greater logistical demands and increasing pressure to optimize resources, companies are demanding more and more tools that allow them to have a comprehensive view of their operations, said Pablo Chiappetta, general director of Mobility at  Edenred Mexico .

“Today, the real need of customers is to have all the information integrated in one place,” he stated.

The executive explained that fuel represents between 30% and 35% of the total cost of a fleet, but there are other factors that directly impact profitability, such as maintenance, tolls, or the time that the units remain out of operation.

For companies, one of the main challenges is to transform the data generated by different systems into useful information for decision-making.

The trend, Chiappetta noted, is to move from isolated platforms to ecosystems capable of combining fuel , telemetry, maintenance and vehicle performance information to generate predictive analysis and operational recommendations.

“Companies are looking to simplify and have a single view of the operation. It’s no longer just about knowing how much is spent on fuel, but about understanding the total cost of operation,” he said.

In this context, Edenred is working on a platform called One Mobility , which is scheduled to launch at the end of this year, with the intention of integrating information from different solutions and generating indicators for fleet managers.

The strategy is the result of an evolution that began three years ago with the launch of new solutions such as Ticket Car Plus, its fuel control platform; tools for self-consumption; maintenance management; toll solutions and emissions compensation programs.

Now, the challenge is to connect all that information through a data and analytics layer capable of generating recommendations and predictive models supported by artificial intelligence (AI).

Electrification is starting to gain ground

The transition to electric vehicles is also starting to gain relevance, particularly in last-mile operations .

According to Chiappetta, some large companies already operate partially electrified fleets and demand for this type of solution is growing at triple-digit rates, although the available infrastructure is still limited.

Currently there are around four thousand chargers in Mexico, a number still small for the size of the country, so many companies have started with loading schemes in their own yards.

“Electrification is an irreversible trend. The challenge now is to develop the necessary infrastructure to support that growth ,” he commented.

Digitization also opens up opportunities to reduce costs and improve operational control.

According to the executive, the use of technological tools allows for reducing leaks and detecting savings opportunities, as well as anticipating maintenance and optimizing the performance of the units.

“Companies that do not evolve and incorporate technology will be less efficient in an increasingly demanding market,” he warned.

Mexico will be the first country where Edenred will deploy One Mobility.

“We are very proud that Mexico is the first market where we will launch this product. We believe that what we are developing here will transcend the country’s borders,” he commented.

The Mexican operation is one of the most important for the company. Globally, mobility represents 30% of Edenred’s business, and Mexico is the second most important market in the world for this division, after Brazil.

Currently, Edenred Mobility Mexico serves more than 12,000 customers and manages over half a million fuel payment methods. The company has expanded its offerings to include maintenance, toll collection, self-consumption, and electromobility solutions , with a strategy focused on integrating information to provide a more comprehensive view of operations.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has boosted passenger traffic at Monterrey International Airport, operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMA) , registering a 5.5% increase in passenger traffic from June 1 to 21, 2026, compared to the same period last year.

According to the concessionaire, 153,075 passengers from or destined for outside the country passed through that air terminal during that cycle .

“Monterrey Airport continues to play a key role in the region’s connectivity, facilitating the arrival of national and international visitors and contributing to the positioning of Nuevo León as a globally relevant destination, confirming the opportunity of the investment of more than eight billion pesos (mdp) that we continue to implement to expand, modernize and transform the Monterrey air terminal into the air hub of northern Mexico,” stated Ricardo Dueñas, CEO of OMA.

He recalled that during that period the game between Japan and Tunisia was held, where the airport served 59,898 international passengers, 12.9% higher than the same period of the previous year, growth driven by the arrival of visitors, fans, work teams, media and business travelers linked to the economic and tourist activity generated by this global event.

“The extensive network of international routes operating from Monterrey, along with the recent addition of new destinations and frequencies, has allowed us to efficiently meet the demand of travelers arriving in the city during this period of high activity,” Dueñas emphasized.

OMA estimated that with two more World Cup games to be played in the coming weeks, including South Africa vs. Korea on June 24 and the round of 32 match between the first place in Group F and the second place in Group C on June 29, the expectation is that the influx of international travelers will continue to grow .

Currently, the airport maintains operations to more than 66 destinations, 26 of which are international, and continues to implement an investment and modernization program in infrastructure, technology, and passenger experience to meet the sustained growth of air demand and strengthen its operational capacity for the coming years.

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Amid the ongoing global integration process between Israeli shipping company ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and German company Hapag-Lloyd – still pending – the company’s representation in Mexico announced a change in its management structure with the appointment of Andrés Poveda as the new Country Manager .

The company informed customers and suppliers that the transition was carried out smoothly and without affecting the continuity of operations, maintaining work teams, existing commercial agreements, and regular customer service channels. The appointment is effective immediately and marks the replacement of Nalina Sankar , who led the shipping company’s Mexican operations for the past several years.

For the Mexican market, Poveda’s appointment represents the arrival of an executive with extensive experience in the maritime and container shipping industry. Before assuming the general management of ZIM Mexico, he led the operations of the Singaporean shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) in the country, where he spearheaded the consolidation of the company’s direct presence in the Mexican market and the development of its maritime services to Asia and Latin America.

According to public information in his professional profile, Poveda has experience in commercial management, business development and team leadership within the maritime and logistics sector, a combination that has allowed him to participate in the expansion processes of shipping lines in Mexico and strengthen relationships with clients linked to foreign trade.

The shipping company emphasized that the local operation will continue to function under the same organizational structure and reiterated its commitment to maintaining service levels for importers, exporters and other actors in the logistics chain in Mexico.

With this change, ZIM begins a new stage in the Mexican market in a context marked by the reconfiguration of global maritime alliances, the growing competition between shipping companies and the need to strengthen its position in one of the most relevant markets for foreign trade in Latin America.

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The drop in the price of some agricultural products, such as tomatoes, influenced the slowdown in inflation in the first half of June, which stood at 3.55% at an annual rate , which implied a decrease of 0.11% compared to the previous two weeks, according to the National Consumer Price Index (INPC).

This decline represented the lowest level of the CPI since the second half of October 2025, according to data released this Wednesday by the  National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) .

“The year-on-year headline inflation moderated for the fifth consecutive fortnight, largely reflecting the reversal shown by the non-core index between March and April,” detailed Grupo Financiero Ve por Más (BX+)  in an analysis.

According to INEGI, the  core inflation index  —which excludes goods and services with the most volatile prices— rose 0.19% on a biweekly basis . Within this index, goods prices increased 0.11% and services prices 0.27%.

“The core inflation rate moderated slightly, but remains at high levels, with 26 observations above 4 percent. The goods sector continues to decelerate, reaching its lowest point since May of last year. Conversely, inflation in services maintains higher growth rates compared to the end of last year and its historical average, despite a context of weak economic activity,” explained BX+.

Meanwhile, on a bi-weekly basis, the non-core price index —which includes goods and services whose prices are subject to fluctuations—  fell 1.14 percent . Within this index, fruit and vegetable prices dropped 5.24 percent, while energy and regulated tariff prices rose 0.10 percent.

In the first half of June, the products with the largest increases in their cost were avocados with 18.51%, air transport with 13.75%, potatoes and other tubers with 5.76%, package tourist services with an increase of 4.07% and other vegetables and legumes with 2.86% at a bi-weekly rate.

Meanwhile, the products with the greatest price decrease during the cycle were poblano peppers with 28.33%, tomatoes with 23.98%, serrano peppers with a decrease of 15.21%, grapes with 14.59%, eggs with 4.51%, and other fruits with a decrease in their cost of 1.80% every two weeks.

According to Ve por Más’s analysis, the bi-weekly variation in the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) “was the lowest for the first half of June in 21 years. This was due to a sharp drop—even greater than expected—in agricultural products, mainly fruits and vegetables. On the other hand, the report highlighted the increase in prices for air travel, hotels, and tour packages. This latter increase tends to be observed at the beginning of summer; however, this time it was more pronounced than usual, perhaps reflecting the effects of the World Cup.”

The financial institution believes that after moderating in May and June, “ we expect inflation to rebound in July . Furthermore, we still believe that upside risks predominate, although a final resolution of the conflict in the Middle East would marginally help to balance things out.”

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AMOTAC will not block highways on June 24th, but there will be a demonstration. After a new strike was announced in 30 states across the country due to the high levels of insecurity on the highways, the Mexican Alliance of Transportation Organizations (AMOTAC) and the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) agreed that there will be no blockades.

“The working group meeting at the @SEGOB_mx with the leaders of the AMOTAC transport organization has concluded. They committed to ensuring there will be no road blockades on the country’s highways on the 24th,” reads a message on the Segob X account at 10:32 p.m. this Tuesday.

In this message, the official agency states that they have held more than 300 meetings during this administration , following up on agreements and making significant progress for the carriers.

In addition to the above, Segob asserts that they have given timely responses to their requests and that a work plan is in place.

Through a social media message, Rafael Pacheco, president of AMOTAC Nacional, sent a message calling on transporters to take to the highways to demonstrate starting at 8:00 a.m. on June 24 , “without blocking, until we receive a document that was promised by the Ministry of the Interior, we will not lift the presence of trucks.”

The leader also specified that the presence of Omar García Harfuch, head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection of Mexico, had been promised.

According to AMOTAC, its members will be present at the main highway access points to Mexico City, but also nationwide in 30 states , affecting the main national corridors.

The National Association of Private Transportation (ANTP) stated in a press release that in a democratic society, it is essential to recognize and respect the right of individuals and organizations to express their demands and concerns.

“However, it is also necessary to consider the impact that certain actions can have on millions of citizens who depend on mobility daily to work, study, access health services and sustain the well-being of their families,” the document reads.

One of the messages that ANTP is putting forward is that, within the framework of the FIFA World Cup 2026 celebration, efficient mobility and the continuous functioning of supply chains are essential elements to guarantee the supply of food, medicines, fuels and essential inputs for the population and economic activity.

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The awarding of the Made in Mexico distinction to 11 companies affiliated with the Mexican Association of Shipping Agents (Amanac) came with a message that went beyond business recognition: the federal government admits that, in order to fully take advantage of the economic opportunity before it, Mexico must resolve historical shortcomings in infrastructure, security, training and formalization.

The companies recognized by the Ministry of Economy (SE) were Agencia Naviera de México, Sea Alliance, Samsung SDS México, Kundiso, Ceci, Fisa, Semave, CICE O+C, Ascop, Navieros y Consignaciones and CICE , companies linked to foreign trade and maritime logistics that joined one of the strategies promoted within the so-called Mexico Plan.

During the ceremony, Ignacio Aguado, Director General of Innovation, Services and Domestic Trade at the Ministry of Economy, stated that the certification aims to strengthen national content and increase the country’s competitiveness in an international environment marked by trade tensions, reconfiguration of supply chains and growing competition among emerging economies.

However, the official also acknowledged that Mexico faces challenges that limit its ability to fully capitalize on its strategic position. “ Infrastructure is one of them; we still have a lot to resolve regarding security —it’s the number one demand,” he stated, noting that industrial and logistical growth has outpaced the country’s capacity to develop the necessary conditions to sustain it.

The message is particularly relevant for a sector that depends on the efficiency of ports, roads, customs, and supply chains . While the government promotes greater production integration and a strengthening of domestic content, the authority itself acknowledges that bottlenecks persist that can affect the competitiveness of companies operating in foreign trade.

Aguado defended the government’s strategy, asserting that Mexico retains advantages that are difficult for other countries to replicate, especially due to its integration with the United States. “We are irreplaceable ,” he stated, referring to the trade relationship between the two nations and the role of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) within the regional economy.

Another point that drew attention was the recognition of the shortage of specialized talent facing the logistics industry . The official explained that the Ministry of Economy is promoting training and certification programs to professionalize the sector, given the growing demand for qualified personnel.

Business formalization also emerged as one of the most significant outstanding issues. Aguado pointed out that more than half of the country’s economic units operate informally , a condition that limits productivity, competitiveness, and the economy’s growth potential.

In this context, the Made in Mexico label seeks to become more than just a promotional seal. “We have a roadmap, we have a strategy, and one of those strategies is the Made in Mexico certification ,” stated the official, who defended the initiative as a tool to identify formal businesses, raise standards, and strengthen the presence of national suppliers and service providers.

On behalf of Amanac, Roberto Meillón emphasized that the association decided to join the program from the outset. “We didn’t hesitate for a second; it was something that clicked immediately ,” he stated. The organization’s president noted that the member companies share an interest in contributing to the country’s economic development and expanding the value they offer their customers.

The awarding of the distinction thus left a dual interpretation: on the one hand, the government’s commitment to strengthening the domestic market and national supply chains; on the other, the recognition that Mexico’s competitiveness will continue to depend on its ability to solve structural problems that the government itself identifies as pending.

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Following the announcement of the incorporation of  Transportes VIM ,  Grupo MexAmerik  is working on the integration of the company as part of a long-term strategy focused on specialization, diversification of services and strengthening of its corporate structure.

Beyond the growth in size and fleet, the operation responds to a strategic vision that seeks  to expand the group’s capabilities in segments where it has previously had a limited participation .

Pablo Ocampo, CEO of Grupo MexAmerik (number 32 in the Top 100 of Autotransport® ) , explained that the approach with VIM began at the end of 2024 and concluded in May 2026, after an analysis process that lasted for about a year and a half.

“What makes us a bit more attractive to the parties involved is the fact that VIM handles some issues that we don’t. Trying to complement our offerings with divisions that we don’t have and that we hadn’t planned to open organically in the short term created certain complications,” he noted.

With the integration of VIM, Grupo MexAmerik incorporates  four divisions  focused on specialized cargo, refrigerated transport, containers and construction, expanding its service offering and the industries it can serve.

For Ocampo, the value of these new lines of business goes beyond increasing revenue, as they allow for diversification of operations and reduce dependence on sectors with cyclical behaviors.

“Construction is very good, but it’s very cyclical. Having several divisions gives us the flexibility to serve different industries and break seasonal patterns,” he explained.

Maintaining VIM’s identity

Unlike other business consolidation processes, Grupo MexAmerik decided to retain the VIM brand name, adopting visual elements from the group and adding the MexAmerik legend to its corporate identity.

“We believe that VIM has intrinsic value in the market and in the divisions it serves. Changing the names or the operation is not advisable at this time,” he emphasized.

Ocampo also  ruled out any staff reductions as part of the integration . He explained that the goal is to leverage the strengths of both organizations and consolidate joint projects, while maintaining each company’s operations.

The strategy envisions that each company will maintain its operational, commercial and human capital teams, while some corporate functions will be managed centrally.

These include the  areas of strategy and development, information technology, administration and finance , as well as a new control and security structure that will serve Grupo MexAmerik, VIM and MexAmerik USA.

“We are trying to take the best of each scheme: to operate independently, but with all the advantages of being a group,” he said.

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In April 2026, Mexico’s transport, postal and storage sector stood at 116.1 points , which meant a slight growth of 0.1% compared to last March, according to the results of the Global Indicator of Economic Activity (IGAE), prepared by the  National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) .

Conversely, in its annual measurement, the  country’s logistics industry  , which is part of the tertiary activities, registered a drop of 0.2 percent .

The IGAE in the logistics sector in April showed mixed results, reflecting an industry undergoing readjustments, stemming from the global business environment and a slowing Mexican economy.

Meanwhile, in general terms, the country’s Global Indicator of Economic Activity advanced 1.2% on a monthly basis in the fourth month of 2026, while on an annual basis it increased 2.2% to stand at 106.9 points.

Within the IGAE (Global Indicator of Economic Activity), primary activities —such as agriculture and livestock—fell 0.4% month-on-month. Secondary activities—manufacturing and construction—increased 2.1% in April 2026 compared to the previous March.

Tertiary activities ,  which involve the service sector, advanced 0.7% on a monthly basis.

At an annual rate, primary activities grew 4.7%, secondary activities 1.8% and tertiary activities 2.4% in the reference period.

According to the results from last April, Mexican economic activity registered increases both monthly and annually; however, analysts are cautiously reviewing these data, as uncertainty persists due to various factors such as the protectionist trade policy of the United States and the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) .

According to Inegi, the IGAE allows one to know and monitor the evolution of the real sector of the economy in the short term.

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Influenced by competitive rates compared to maritime transport and e-commerce , air cargo traffic in Mexico continues to rise. From January to April 2026 alone, it registered a 6.4% increase compared to the same period last year.

According to statistics from the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) , the country handled 403,069.2 tons during the first four months of the year, that is, 24,317.1 tons more year-on-year.

Humberto López, head of Air Product at  Eternity Group Mexico , explained that due to the conflict in the Middle East, as well as an increase in demand and certain complications in maritime routes, there was an increase in fares.

“The difference between air and sea freight is decreasing, and therefore, many customers, in order to meet their commitments and deliver on time, are switching from ships to planes; in other words, the volume has increased precisely because of the variations in sea freight,” he said in an interview with T21.

He specified that the merchandise being transported by plane is from e-commerce, which continues to grow despite trade restrictions and tariffs ; the Mexico-China route alone continues to increase.

“We see that, in the case of China, the fastest-growing route was from Shanghai to AIFA and from Hong Kong to Guadalajara. This has a lot to do with e-commerce, but also with electronics, spare parts in general, textiles, and consumer products; this is what has been driving the increase in volume,” he commented.

The AFAC reported that domestic cargo increased from 119,121.6 tons between January and April 2025 to 119,740.2 tons during the same period in 2026, representing a 0.5 percent rise. The airports of Querétaro, Mexico City International Airport (AICM) , Guadalajara, and Monterrey stood out in this regard, showing growth.

Internationally, cargo volume increased by 9.1% , reaching 283,329 tons by the end of the period. The Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) and Guadalajara contributed to this increase.

“The conflict affected maritime cargo and caused many customers to withdraw; on the other hand, the constant growth of e-commerce and other products on routes from Asia to Mexico, and there are also companies that have been changing their way of working, making inventory adjustments,” Humberto López emphasized.

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