Throughout its 23-year history, Baja Ferries has maintained a dynamic of modernizing its fleet that has led it to replace its vessels in an average of 18 months , as Nino Liaño , the company’s general director, stated to T21 before the end of 2024 .

A new ship will begin service in mid-July , thus maintaining its dynamic approach of renewing its vessels every 18 months. This ship will replace the Mexico Star, which will no longer be part of its fleet. This will allow it to increase its capacity on the Mazatlán–Pichilingue (La Paz) route .

“It’s a ship that boasts cutting-edge technology. We’ve invested in the technical side to maintain our value proposition, which is based on safety, schedule adherence, and service,” Nino Liaño told T21.

According to the executive, the incorporation of this vessel will allow them to continue supporting their business logic in three pillars .

“First, it will give us the opportunity to continue supplying Baja California with an incremental capacity of 1,000 more units per month, which is 12 linear kilometers to supply,” Liaño explained.

Secondly, by incorporating a new, efficient vessel , “it aligns with our value proposition of reducing emissions. We are making progress in generating 65% fewer emissions based on our 2017 record, and our goal is to reach 70% by 2030,” he stated.

It will also strengthen Baja Ferries’ tourism offering , both for passengers and operators.

With this vessel, which is a sister ship to the California Star that provides services between Topolobampo and Pichilingue, Baja Ferries will be able to standardize its value proposition on both routes , with differentiated services. In the case of Mazatlán, the route is covered in 13 hours, while in Topolobampo it is done in eight hours.

Based on what Nino Liaño described, the arrival of the new vessel will strengthen its service offering, which begins with boarding at the port of origin and will serve to boost connectivity with Baja California Sur.

Regarding cargo capacity, Nino Liaño anticipated that it will evolve according to market needs, for which the new customer experience area will allow for increased service levels, such as boarding and disembarking, which will be improved by 70% compared to the time required on the previous vessel, the Mexico Star.

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The Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) published the 2024 State Competitiveness Index (ICE), a detailed analysis that measures the strengths and weaknesses of Mexico’s 32 states.

Four years after the pandemic, the 32 states show improvements in economic and infrastructure indicators. GDP per capita and GDP growth have registered significant increases; however, in other areas, there have been declines, especially in health, with an increase in morbidity from respiratory diseases and infant mortality across the country.

This report reveals that Mexico City has been crowned the most competitive state, thanks to its outstanding infrastructure and high level of education. Baja California Sur and Coahuila also stand out, showing strong performance in various economic and social indicators.

At the other end, Oaxaca is positioned as the least competitive state, as it faces serious challenges, especially in terms of foreign investment and economic complexity.

The ICE 2024 uses 50 indicators grouped into six sub-indices to evaluate the competitiveness of each state. Thus, we have:

Innovation and Economy: Chihuahua stands out for its high proportion of exports and economic complexity, while Oaxaca ranks last.

Infrastructure: Mexico City is the best connected, with an outstanding rate of point-of-sale terminals and mobile banking usage. Chiapas, on the other hand, shows poor results in access to mobile telephony and internet.

Labor Market: Mexico City has one of the highest average incomes for full-time workers and the highest level of education. Chiapas ranks last in average income and female labor participation.

Society and Environment: Mexico City leads in life expectancy and availability of hospital beds, while Hidalgo ranks last in access to health services.

Law: Coahuila stands out for its low crime rates and high perception of security, unlike Zacatecas, which has the lowest results in these aspects.

Political System and Governments: Yucatán is distinguished by its regulatory improvement and low perception of corruption, while Baja California has the lowest results in citizen participation and financial transparency.

Regarding the states preparing for elections, such as Mexico City, Chiapas, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Morelos, Puebla, Tabasco, Veracruz, and Yucatán, the report highlights that they face specific challenges in security, the labor market, and other areas.

As a result, the IMCO proposes a series of strategies to boost competitiveness at the state level, including the creation of state agencies to promote nearshoring. The development of strategies to improve access to telecommunication and internet services, the fostering of relationships between industries and educational institutions, the promotion of digital means for complaints and judicial processes, improving access to health services, and focusing public debt on local productive projects.

The IMCO 2024 State Competitiveness Index offers a detailed view of the strengths and weaknesses of Mexico’s states. As the country recovers from the pandemic, the report highlights the need for local public policies that address the specific challenges of each region, promoting equitable and sustainable growth throughout the country.

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The Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) published the State Competitiveness Index (ICE) 2024, a detailed analysis that measures the strengths and weaknesses of Mexico’s 32 federal entities.

Four years into the pandemic, the 32 entities show improvements in economic and infrastructure indicators. GDP per capita and GDP growth have seen significant increases, however, in other aspects, there are deteriorations, especially in health, with an increase in morbidity due to respiratory diseases and infant mortality nationwide.

This report reveals that Mexico City has emerged as the most competitive entity, thanks to its outstanding infrastructure and high level of education. Baja California Sur and Coahuila also stand out, showing strong performance in various economic and social indicators.

On the other end, Oaxaca is positioned as the least competitive entity, as it faces serious challenges, especially in terms of foreign investment and economic complexity.

The ICE 2024 uses 50 indicators grouped into six sub-indices to assess the competitiveness of each entity. Thus, we have that:

Innovation and Economy: Chihuahua stands out for its high proportion of exports and economic complexity, while Oaxaca ranks last.

Infrastructure: Mexico City is the best connected, with a prominent rate of point-of-sale terminals and mobile banking usage. Chiapas, on the other hand, shows low results in access to mobile telephony and internet.

Labor Market: Mexico City has one of the highest average incomes for full-time workers and the highest level of education. Chiapas ranks last in average income and female labor force participation.

Society and Environment: Mexico City leads in life expectancy and availability of hospital beds, while Hidalgo ranks last in access to health services.

Law: Coahuila stands out for its low crime rates and high perception of security, unlike Zacatecas, which has the lowest result in these aspects.

Political System and Governments: Yucatán is distinguished by its regulatory improvement and low perception of corruption, while Baja California has the lowest results in citizen participation and financial transparency.

Regarding the entities preparing for elections such as Mexico City, Chiapas, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Morelos, Puebla, Tabasco, Veracruz, and Yucatán, the report highlights that they face specific challenges in security and the labor market, among others.

As a result, IMCO proposes a series of strategies to boost competitiveness at the state level, among which stand out the creation of state agencies to promote nearshoring. Developing strategies to improve access to telecommunication services and the internet, fostering relationships between industries and educational institutions, promoting the use of digital media for reporting and judicial processes, improving access to healthcare services, and focusing public debt on local productive projects.

The IMCO’s 2024 State Competitiveness Index offers a detailed overview of the strengths and weaknesses of Mexico’s federal entities. As the country recovers from the pandemic, the report underscores the need for local public policies that address the specific challenges of each region, promoting equitable and sustainable growth nationwide.

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