According to the National Producer Price Index (INPP), published by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) , the tertiary activities subsector —which includes transport, mail and storage— had a monthly increase of 0.14% and an annual increase of 3.98% in its prices during April 2026, which impacted an increase in the costs of the Mexican logistics sector of 3.56% at an annual rate , and a slight monthly decrease of 0.05 percent.
According to the INPP results, the various subsectors that make up the transport, mail and storage sector showed mixed results in the fourth month of the year, mostly reflecting increases driven mainly by a volatile international situation and internal pressures on fuels.
In that regard, the cost of air cargo transport in April 2026 showed a downward trend, decreasing by 0.55% compared to last March. It also decreased by 2.06% compared to April 2025.
Meanwhile, the airport usage fee showed a 2.04% increase month-over-month and a 1.83% decrease year-over-year. It’s worth noting that Mexico City International Airport (AICM) announced an increase in its Airport Usage Fee (TUA), which took effect on April 1 and will remain in place until December 31, 2026 .
The air cargo loading and unloading subsector saw a monthly decrease in costs, with companies in the sector paying 0.02% less for this service. On an annual basis, costs rose 3.08%.
Meanwhile, rail freight rates increased by 0.81% in April 2026 compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, they also saw an increase of 1.64%.
Maritime freight transport rose 0.14% month-on-month but fell 0.76% year-on-year. This increase can be partly explained by the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, which has driven up insurance premiums for exposed vessels by 5% to 10%, impacting the price of transported goods, according to Marsh , a risk consultancy firm.
Meanwhile, port usage fees increased their cost by 0.34% monthly and 9.83% annually.
Regarding general freight trucking , this service saw a 0.01% price decrease in April compared to March 2016, while the annual increase was 3.64%. This mode of transport has been pressured by the volatility in diesel prices and by the operating costs associated with vehicle maintenance and renewal. Tolls for trucks and buses rose by 7.55% both monthly and annually.
Customs agencies and other freight forwarding services increased their service prices by 0.37% monthly and decreased by 0.22% annually.
Parcel and courier services saw a 0.04% increase in April 2026 compared to March, while the year-on-year increase was 3.73%. Meanwhile, cargo storage costs decreased by 0.57% month-on-month and increased by 1.23% annually. These service increases are linked to higher demand for inventory and increased space utilization resulting from e-commerce and nearshoring .
Overall, the April INPP reflects that the cost structure in transportation and logistics in Mexico is still in the process of adjustment, with differentiated impacts by mode, but with the common denominator of pressure on operational efficiency in an environment of uncertainty.
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