Inflation in the transportation, postal and storage sector in Mexico registered an increase in June 2026, which resulted in a rise in the country’s logistics prices , which increased 0.45% on a monthly basis, while in its annual measurement the curve was more upward, advancing 5.03% in the period.
This rebound is in line with the increase shown by the tertiary activities of the economy in the sixth month of the year with an advance of 0.21% monthly and 4.37% compared to June 2025, according to the National Producer Price Index (INPP), prepared by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) .
According to the INPP, the subsectors that make up the transport, mail and storage sector had a differentiated behavior; however, most showed increases that impacted their operations.
Air cargo companies lowered their costs, showing decreases of 0.27% month-over-month and 2.21% year-over-year. This could be explained by the high demand for air freight to supply products such as snacks and goods related to the World Cup.
In June 2026, the airport usage fee decreased by 0.28% compared to the previous May, while the year-on-year rate showed an increase of 0.98%. Among the main reasons for this change was the increased passenger traffic due to the World Cup, held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
The air cargo loading and unloading subsector showed no monthly variation in its cost, although companies in the sector paid 3.07% more at an annual rate.
Rail freight rates remained unchanged in June 2026 compared to May. Year-on-year, however, rates increased by 1.18 percent. This subsector remained virtually stable due to the sustained growth of industries such as automotive and manufacturing, which maintained demand for rail transport without generating extraordinary pressure on rates.
Maritime freight transport grew 0.02% month-on-month and increased 1.24% year-on-year, reflecting relatively contained inflation. However, geopolitical risks, such as the conflict in the Middle East, persist and have prevented a reduction or normalization of international logistics costs for this type of transport. Meanwhile, port usage fees rose 0.21% month-on-month and 4.90% year-on-year.
General freight trucking prices accelerated to 0.22% monthly in June 2026 and 3.71% year-on-year. This mode of transport has been pressured by volatility in diesel, maintenance, and vehicle renewal costs. Added to this is the increase in toll costs for trucks and buses , which registered a 7.59% annual rise, although it remained unchanged month-on-month.
Customs agencies and other freight forwarding services increased their service prices by 0.03% monthly; however, they showed a decrease of 0.06% year-on-year.
Parcel and courier services saw a 0.06% increase in June 2026 compared to May, while the annual rate rose by 4.69%. Meanwhile, cargo storage costs increased by 0.04% month-on-month and had an annual increase of 1.78%.
Mexican logistics continues to navigate rising tariffs and the pressure of inflation on the sector, compounded by international factors such as the conflict in the Middle East, which has increased fuel costs.
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