Imports of capital goods used to increase productive activity in Mexico are maintaining a positive pace. According to figures from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi), for the period January to April, imports of capital goods total 20.5 billion dollars (USD), marking an increase of 16.4% compared to the same period in 2023 and 41.6% compared to 2022.
This situation has led to an increased demand for services at Súper Transporte Internacional (STI) in the open equipment segment, which is geared towards specialized services, particularly during the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24). Ángel Hernández Gaytán, Deputy General Director of STI, mentioned to T21 that there has been a rise in these operations during this period.
Open equipment pertains to machinery and instruments used in manufacturing or maintaining equipment, such as robotics, presses, and generators, all essential for plant openings or expansions,” Hernández Gaytán elaborated.
Within STI’s structure, 60% of its operations are generated by the specialized equipment division, while the remaining 40% is contributed by the dry van unit, which is also involved in Mexico’s trade with North America.
“The movement of dry van for regular cargo in import/export activities has been balanced during the first five months of the year, despite not experiencing exponential growth, the flow has been maintained,” highlighted Ángel Hernández.
Regarding exchange rate movements, where the peso has depreciated against the dollar, the executive recalled a long period of adverse relations, thus benefiting primarily companies operating on the border.
