MONTERREY, NL.– The sun’s rays were just beginning to bathe the emblematic Fundidora Park when the employees of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) of Mexico gathered to participate in a race that combined sport, camaraderie and team spirit , reflecting the company’s commitment to the health and well-being of its workers.

More than a decade and a half of sporting tradition was reflected in the sixteenth edition of the CPKC Mexico race , where employees and their families participated in a day of physical activity and camaraderie.

As part of the event, medals and awards were presented , in addition to prizes for the top three places in the different categories, including the children’s participants.

Fundidora Park offered runners a route surrounded by large green areas , wooded paths and some of the most representative spaces of the old industrial zone that today constitutes one of the main urban lungs of Monterrey.

The symbiosis of Fundidora Park with the railway has its roots in the very development that this industrial space reached, where there was a wide internal network to move coal, iron ore and molten steel between the workshops and furnaces.

Now, in those spaces, the race participants were able to enjoy attractive views of the park, which were combined with a festive atmosphere driven by music and batucada along the route.

The competition featured runners of varying ages and experience levels , from those seeking to improve their personal bests to those participating in a sporting event for the first time. Children also had their own dedicated space, participating in categories designed to promote physical activity and healthy social interaction from an early age.

At the end, the awards ceremony was held, in which the top three places in each category were recognized for their performance. The winners received trophies and certificates, while all participants received commemorative medals as a memento of the event.

With these types of initiatives, CPKC de México reaffirmed its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles , strengthening the bonds between its employees and creating spaces for coexistence that transcend the workplace, consolidating a tradition that year after year brings together the railway family around sports and recreation.

Seniority, recognition of career

As part of the festivities, CPKC of Mexico took the opportunity to recognize the career of its employees at its Seniority 2026 event, during which awards were given to staff who completed five, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service .

From the perspective of Oscar Del Cueto, president of CPKC Mexico, the anniversary celebrations reflect learning, challenges overcome, shared achievements, and relationships that strengthen the company culture . Furthermore, the examples set by the honorees inspire the new generations joining this railway family.

“This year, we also recognized Ana Laura Salazar, who has reached 30 years of service with our organization. This achievement reflects her dedication, perseverance, professionalism, and a deep passion for contributing to collective success. She embodies the value of building a career that leaves a legacy that transcends results and positively impacts those around her,” Oscar Del Cueto emphasized.

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Grupo T21 celebrated the 2026 edition of The 100+ Influential People in Transportation and Logistics , an event that brought together the most outstanding personalities, entrepreneurs, and executives in the industry in Mexico to recognize their leadership, strategic vision, and contributions to the country’s development

This exercise has become a benchmark for the sector and once again served as the stage to highlight those who, day after day, drive the national economy through transport and logistics.

However, beyond the celebration, the event also became a space for reflection on the challenges facing this industry in a changing global context.

In response to this scenario, the panel “The art of leading in the storm of uncertainty” was held , where topics such as business resilience, decision-making in volatile environments, technological transformation and strategic vision were addressed.

The dialogue made it clear that, in the face of uncertainty, leadership is not only measured by financial results, but also by the ability to anticipate, adapt, and keep teams cohesive during challenging times . For many attendees, this panel set the tone for the 2026 edition: recognizing achievements, but also responsibly embracing the challenges ahead.

Entrepreneur of the Year 2026

One of the most anticipated moments was the presentation of the 2026 Businessman of the Year award to Alfonso Díaz de Vega , Chairman of the Board of Directors of Grupo CICE

During the presentation of the award, Fernando Con y Ledesma , president of the Mexican Association of Shipping Agents (Amanac) , highlighted the achievements that have marked the businessman’s management.

“It is always a source of pride when someone close to us, a friend in the sector, is recognized,” he said.

Alfonso Díaz de Vega was recognized for the development of logistics and port infrastructure , includingthe expansion of terminals in Veracruz and the promotion of innovative operating models that strengthen the competitiveness of the national maritime and port sector.

Upon receiving the award, Díaz de Vega emphasized that the prize represents the collective work of those involved in the logistics chain.

“It is a recognition of what I represent and the effort of many people who have led us, as part of the logistics chain, to occupy a relevant place in Mexican foreign trade,” he stated.

The businessman emphasized his pride in leading a nationally owned company in a sector that is strategic for the country.

Career Recognition

The ceremony also paid tribute to Eduardo Asperó , a consultant in the sector, for more than four decades of experience in the logistics industry

His journey, from public administration to private enterprise, has made him an essential figure for the promotion of the intermodal sector and a benchmark for the consolidation of the sector in the country .

Osiel Cruz Pacheco , CEO of Grupo T21, recalled his first meeting with Asperó in the late nineties, when he was preparing one of his first reports on rail transport and logistics.

From that meeting began a professional relationship that accompanied the growth of intermodal transport in Mexico and the emergence of the Mexican Association of Intermodal Transport (AMTI) , where Asperó played a key role.

“It was a trip where I learned a great deal about intermodal transport, and I was fortunate enough to write several chapters about it. Today we remember Eduardo Asperó and his entire career, because he helped build a significant part of the history of intermodal transport in this country,” said Cruz Pacheco.

Visibly surprised, Eduardo Asperó thanked everyone for the recognition and humorously recalled his first meeting with the journalist.

“I wasn’t expecting it, and it’s very satisfying. The truth is, when Osiel visited me, I thought it was an opportunity to get rid of a nosy journalist… but he ended up accompanying me on all this activity,” he commented, laughing.

The executive also highlighted the role of specialized media in documenting the evolution of the industry.

“I believe that today, more than ever, we need objective information, with substance and knowledge. That is something your team has built over years,” he added.

Recognize to strengthen

The 2026 list of the 100+ Influential People once again put a name and face to those who, from different fronts, sustain the movement of goods that drives the Mexican economy

In his closing remarks, Osiel Cruz Pacheco emphasized the importance of recognizing those who make strategic decisions in a complex environment.

“You are the ones who make up the arteries of the body called Mexico. Your job is to make decisions every day in scenarios of uncertainty, with incomplete information and with great responsibilities regarding investment and employment,” he said.

He added that, in many cases, these decisions are made alone, but they are fundamental to the functioning of the country.

“The worst thing that can happen is not making decisions. We might be wrong, or it might work, but we have to do it. That’s why at T21 we recognize their leadership and the stories they build every day,” he concluded.

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