In the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)  in Querétaro was 970 million dollars (mdd) , which placed the state among the top five places in attracting foreign capital nationwide, according to the Ministry of Economy .

In this regard, Susana Duque, general director of the  Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment, and Technology (COMCE) , highlighted the industrial, innovative, and logistical focus of this state , which will host the  31st Mexican Foreign Trade Congress .  “Querétaro represents the heart of Mexico’s new export economy ,” she emphasized.

“This year’s hosting is no coincidence: With an industrial ecosystem based on innovation, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and specialized talent, the state has established itself as a strategic hub for productive integration in North America and a key point for global value chains,” Duque emphasized.

During the announcement of said event, which will take place from October 29 to 31, 2025, Marco Antonio Del Prete, head of the Secretariat of Sustainable Development of Querétaro , recalled that in 2024 the state had an FDI of 1,055 million dollars and exports for 18,226 million dollars , which reflects the economic and industrial dynamism of the entity.

“Holding a congress like this one, of international scope, in Querétaro demonstrates the important role the state plays in the global business environment,” the official emphasized.

Óscar Peralta, president of Comce Querétaro, added that in the first half of 2025, the state exported more than $8.6 billion, mainly in auto parts, aerospace components, and household appliances .

According to figures from the Querétaro State Population Council (Coespo) , the state recorded a total of $4.656 billion in exports in the second quarter of 2025 ; Additionally, the state contributed 3.17% to national exports, ranking eleventh in this category nationwide.

By sector, transportation equipment manufacturing accounted for $2.263 billion in exports in Q2 2025 , followed by accessories, electrical appliances, and power generation equipment, which accounted for $677 million, and machinery and equipment, which accounted for $445 million. Additionally, manufacturing accounted for 98.9% of the state’s total exports, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) .

These figures consolidate Querétaro’s position as a state with economic strength and a marked openness to investment.

The 31st Mexican Foreign Trade Congress  will bring together business leaders, government authorities, and academic representatives to address topics such as customs digitalization; process automation; traceability and sustainability in supply chains; the relocation of production lines, known as nearshoring ; the revision of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), scheduled for 2026; and the use of artificial intelligence in international trade. The United States and Canada will be the guests of honor.

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Hutchison Ports México held the 26th edition of the Total Quality Congress in Ensenada, Baja California, under the motto “Towards Sustainability” , where projects focused on operational improvement, environmental sustainability and digital transformation were presented.

In this regard, Jorge Magno Lecona, executive director of Hutchison Ports for Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighted the importance of the event as a reflection of the efforts of its employees to build a greener and more conscious future .

 “This congress shows the commitment of our teams to move towards an increasingly sustainable operation,” said Lecona.

The event recognized the best initiatives in environmental management, customer service and operational efficiency . These projects underlined the company’s commitment to a more sustainable development model.

Among the award-winning projects, Escudería TILH and Hutchison Ports LCT were recognized . Initiatives from other units such as Hutchison Ports ICAVE , TIMSA and TNG were also awarded in categories such as Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Digital Transformation.

The event also featured the participation of Katya Echazarreta, the first Mexican woman to travel to space , who gave an inspiring talk, encouraging attendees to explore new frontiers and continue innovating in their areas of work.

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