In the daily operation of highways , freight transport has become one of the most sensitive points in terms of security ; the daily dynamics in strategic corridors such as the Circuito Exterior Mexiquense show that operational risks are concentrated in the protection of goods and units in transit.

Reducing criminal activity , ensuring the safety of users—particularly truck drivers —and strengthening coordination with authorities are among the main challenges, stated Antonio Lorenzo Ramos, Global Director of Security at Aleatica . On at-grade highways, he explained, the risk increases due to the possibility of direct access, whether through unauthorized entry points or toll evasion.

In this regard, cargo theft is one of the main concerns . The executive warned that this phenomenon has gained ground due to its profitability for criminals, as it facilitates the sale of stolen goods.

In Mexico, crime occurs with a frequency that is no longer exceptional: according to specialists,  every 30 minutes an incident is recorded on the road against transporters , reflecting an environment where the operation moves under  constant risk .

Therefore, he explained that the operational strategies focus on:

• Strengthen surveillance.
• Strengthen monitoring on the road network.
• Intensify coordination with authorities.
• Use intelligence to identify criminal patterns.
• Rely on control centers to monitor the operation in real time.

These actions seek to close off spaces of operation for criminal groups , especially at access and exit points, where much of the vulnerability for cargo units is concentrated.

At the same time, road safety remains a key component in the operation of road transport. Factors such as speeding, cell phone use while driving, lack of seat belts, alcohol consumption, and risky behaviors—including motorcyclists—directly impact accident rates, explained Fernanda Espinosa Arcega, director of the Aleatica Foundation for Road Safety.

Under this scenario, the company has structured its operation with security as a cross-cutting axis , integrating specialized areas in both asset security and road and infrastructure safety, Espinosa said.

This approach seeks not only to contain the incidence of crime , but also to improve traffic conditions for freight transport in a network where operational risks continue to evolve.

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Aleatica takes another step in its commitment to smart, safe, and sustainable mobility by launching contactless payment on the Circuito Exterior Mexiquense (CEM), one of its most important roads in the State of Mexico.

According to the company’s statement, this innovative solution optimizes traffic flow and provides a more efficient service.

With more than 310,000 crossings daily, the CEM is positioned as the first highway in the country to offer this convenient and secure cashless payment method. Users will be able to pay their tolls using contactless- enabled bank cards and mobile devices in 25 lanes across three toll plazas: Jorobas, Tultepec, and Las Américas.

 Aleatica also announced that in the coming months, this technology will gradually expand to other toll booths in the CEM with the goal of reducing wait times and significantly improving the user experience by reducing congestion at the toll booths.

The new payment method

The system will allow people to pay their tolls instantly using mobile devices (cell phones and smart watches with a digital wallet) and contactless bank cards, including those on the Visa, MasterCard, and American Express electronic payment networks .

Additionally, traditional payment methods such as TAG and cash will remain available to ensure all forms of payment are available to people using the road.

To use this new technology, simply hold your card close to the terminal reader to complete the transaction in less than 10 seconds.

With this initiative, the company consolidates its leadership in the adoption of safer, more sustainable mobility technologies aligned with global best practices for service excellence.

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The National Association of Vehicle Tracking and Protection Companies (ANERPV) held its first General Assembly , where key advances in logistics security, the professionalization of the sector and the implementation of new technologies were discussed.

Luis Enrique Villatoro Martínez, president of ANERPV, highlighted the three main axes that will guide the work of the association: professionalization, communication and alliances.

Regarding professionalization , he pointed out that various certifications are being promoted to strengthen the skills of the logistics security sector, as well as courses that protect the industry’s knowledge.

For the communication strategy , webinars and discussions have been held to strengthen ANERPV’s presence in the sector, in addition to a visibility strategy in the media, professional networks and podcasts, highlighting the impact of the sector on the country’s security and logistics.

For the last pillar, the development of Centinela 2.0 was presented , a key update in the ANERPV monitoring and tracking system, which will allow a better connection between partners and authorities, facilitating immediate response to emergencies, adding that it will be linked with the National Guard and various state authorities .

On the other hand, ANERPV has strengthened its collaboration with different government and state entities to improve transportation security, mainly authorities from the State of Mexico, Puebla, Michoacán, Guanajuato and Jalisco , which represent a high incidence of robberies.

“Approximately 60% of theft incidents are recorded between the State of Mexico and Puebla. With the addition of the National Guard, we are covering practically 80% of the events. This allows us to provide a better operational response,” Villatoro said.

Strategic alliances

In addition, ANERPV signed new agreements with Aleatica and the National Association of Importers and Exporters of the Mexican Republic (ANIERM) , reinforcing its commitment to logistical security in the country.

Antonio Lorenzo Ramos, Director of Asset Security at Aleatica, emphasized the importance of this alliance:

“Since our birth in 2018, we have been committed to smart and sustainable mobility. Therefore, partnerships with governments and specialized associations are essential, since safety is a joint effort,” he said.

He highlighted that the company operates in seven countries, in Mexico it manages the most important portfolio of road assets, with 264 million vehicle crossings per year and 373 km of roads operated , so this agreement will allow the exchange of information in real time, using Aleatica’s geolocation platforms, control centers and BETZ-type cameras, to immediately detect and communicate any emergency or incident.

For his part, Gerardo Tajonar, president of ANIERM, highlighted the importance of having tracking and certification systems in the supply chain , especially in the current global context.

“On behalf of ANIERM, we represent companies that depend on a comprehensive security chain. Current times require demonstrating traceability and evidence in each import and export operation,” he said.

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Two thousand four hundred and twenty-two days before the end of the second decade of action on road safety set by the United Nations, which culminates in 2030, in Mexico, 43 Mexicans continue to die each day due to accidents on streets and highways, stated the specialists from the Aleatica Foundation.

This Wednesday, Aleatica presented the Road Safety Monitor, a snapshot of the situation in Mexico regarding road safety goals towards 2030, which aim to reduce fatalities and serious injuries by 50% by that year. The monitor revealed that these incidents are on the rise in the country.

In this regard, Arturo Cervantes, president of the National Alliance for Road Safety, emphasized that this document is an effort intended to provide updated data every year to guide the measures that must be taken to reduce accidents.

“Mexico needs continuous measurement to make adjustments along the way, especially Mexico needs this monitoring to be updated. We have six years, seven months, and 17 days left to cut in half, which is quite a challenge. That’s why I celebrate this Monitor because road safety is the most important issue of public health and development in our country,” said Cervantes.

Rodrigo Rosas, an expert in road safety, indicated that Mexico is moving away from its goals; in 2022, there was an 8.4% increase in deaths compared to the previous year, a 9% increase in injuries, and a 10.1% increase in traffic accidents.

He explained that according to the United Nations report, 1.9 million people lose their lives due to traffic accidents worldwide, and the situation does not improve when the figures are examined in Mexico. According to the Monitor, there were 15,674 deaths in 2022 due to these accidents.

Additionally, on average, every year 100,000 people suffer minor injuries, and 33,500 suffer serious injuries as a result of around 370,000 traffic incidents.

Rosas emphasized that seven out of ten people who die in a traffic accident were not inside a four-wheeled vehicle but were walking, cycling, or using a motorcycle as a means of transportation.

Regarding the mortality rate, in Mexico, there are 12 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, up to six times higher than countries like the United Kingdom or Norway, more than double that of Australia or Italy, or three times higher than Spain.

The document indicates that 50% of all accidents occur in seven federative entities: Nuevo León, Sonora, Chihuahua, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Guanajuato, and Tamaulipas.

“It is something very important that has to do with the goals towards 2030 and how we have to see road safety. Usually, as we used to see it before, it was said that the users themselves were responsible. Human errors will continue, which will translate into traffic accidents, and we must insist that the road system be designed to go hand in hand with adequate legislation, good training and education, and the issuance of licenses and control of risk factors because what we have to avoid are serious injuries and deaths on our streets and highways, and this is a shared responsibility,” said Rodrigo Rosas.

He emphasized that greater attention and action must be placed on the issue of motorcycles, as from 2015 to 2022, the number of deaths in this mode of transportation increased by 98.5%, and the number of serious injuries increased by 106%.

In conclusion, the specialists indicated that if this trend continues, by 2030 there would be 25,434 deaths from these incidents, which, compared to the 6,708 that are targeted, would represent a deviation of 279%.

“The Road Safety Monitor reflects alarming figures that show a setback in our country in terms of safety. This monitor is a reflection of our reality, providing a precise snapshot and representing the essential data that should guide our actions and measure our progress towards 2030,” said Bosco Martí Ascencio, president of the Aleatica Foundation.

It is worth remembering that in the first period of action set by the United Nations, which was 2011-2020, Mexico did not achieve its goals.

Despite this, Cervantes highlighted that in the last three years, great achievements have been made in terms of road safety, such as the recognition of the right to mobility in conditions of road safety in the fourth constitutional article from 2021 onwards, as well as the creation of the General Law of Mobility and Road Safety in 2022, which highlights in articles 78 to 82 the importance of creating citizen observatories involving the private sector, academia, civil society, and federal, state, and local governments to monitor the situation.

“We are all working together to improve mobility conditions in the country. We are harmonizing state and municipal laws on road safety with federal regulations; we are working with Sedatu (Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development) on the urban public transport national policy project; there are already official road design standards, an entire foundation has been created for Mexico to achieve its objectives,” he said.

Likewise, he emphasized that there are important challenges ahead that will require collaboration and strategies from all actors.

Bosco Martí Ascencio indicated that Aleatica Foundation is making efforts to train first responders in road safety, with over 500 police officers and members of the national guard in the states of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, and Puebla being trained.

“We continuously work to unite efforts, knowledge, and actions to be catalysts for cultural change,” Martí Ascencio assured.

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