The Mexican Logistics Operators Association (AOLM) took a strategic step by joining the Federation of National Associations of Freight Forwarders and International Logistics Operators of Latin America and the Caribbean (Alacat) as an Honorary Partner, a decision that seeks to expand the specific weight of the Mexican logistics sector in the regional conversation and in the spaces where standards, agendas and public policies for the supply chain are outlined.
The addition comes at a time when Latin American logistics faces overlapping pressures: volatility in trade flows, route reconfiguration, demands for greater traceability, and a growing need for regional coordination. In this context, AOLM is committed to adding its voice to a federation with over four decades of experience. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Montevideo, ALACAT now brings together national associations from 16 countries, representing more than two thousand companies involved in foreign trade and logistics services.
“With this step, we will continue to promote regional collaboration and amplify the voice of the Mexican logistics sector in international forums,” said Mónica García-Escudero, CEO of AOLM, upon announcing the membership. This message encapsulates a shared understanding within the industry: logistics competitiveness is no longer built in isolation, but rather through alliances that allow for greater influence on rules, best practices, and more consistent regulatory frameworks.
Alacat’s figures demonstrate its importance. Its affiliated associations generate around 40,000 direct jobs and handle sales of nearly four billion dollars in freight and logistics services—a critical mass that allows it to actively participate in international forums and engage in dialogue with authorities and multilateral organizations. In Mexico, the Mexican Association of Freight Forwarders (Amacarga) was already part of this federation, so the arrival of AOLM expands national representation from the perspective of third-party logistics operators.
At the beginning of 2026, Alacat’s board of directors is headed by Leonardo González as president , accompanied by Moisés Solís Flores and Galo Molina Aguilar in the vice presidencies, a structure that reflects the multinational character of the federation and its focus on regional integration.
For its part, AOLM—chaired by Sergio Morales Hidalgo— is a non-profit organization founded in 2014 that brings together key third-party logistics (3PL) companies in Mexico. Its membership in Alacat not only strengthens its institutional agenda but also opens a new avenue for Mexican logistics operators to influence the regional discussion, in an environment where coordination and scale are becoming as crucial as operational efficiency.
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