The Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) published this Monday the decree that reforms, adds and repeals various provisions of the Regulations of the Customs Law , with the objective of strengthening technological control, digitizing processes and modernizing the operation of the Mexican customs system.

The update, signed by Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum, introduces significant changes in how foreign trade procedures are applied, particularly in terms of digitization, supervision, and traceability.

One of the central changes of the decree is the strengthening of the Electronic Customs System as the axis of all operations.

The new regulations stipulate that individuals and legal entities carrying out customs procedures must have a valid electronic signature, digital seals or technological means authorized by the Tax Administration Service (SAT) , in addition to keeping their Federal Taxpayer Registry (RFC), tax domicile and electronic records up to date.

Likewise, the information and documentation transmitted must match the electronic records, which strengthens the traceability of operations and reduces the possibility of irregularities.

The decree also tightens the obligations for companies that provide customs pre-validation services , which will now have to verify not only technical and structural aspects, but also regulatory criteria and the authenticity of digital seals.

Authorities may require additional validation criteria at any time, which strengthens preventive control before customs clearance.

Another relevant change is the consolidation of the role of the National Customs Agency of Mexico (ANAM) , which obtains greater powers of technical supervision , verification and cancellation of authorizations.

In addition, the creation of the Customs Council is formalized, a collegiate body that will participate in strategic decisions, such as the evaluation of concessions and projects related to customs infrastructure.

New rules for customs and logistics agencies

The regulation incorporates a specific chapter for customs agencies, establishing clearer rules on their authorization, operation and responsibilities, in line with the objective of professionalizing the sector.

The obligations for electronic transmission of information for maritime, air, rail and courier transport companies are also being strengthened , including digital manifests and advance cargo and passenger data.

Among the new developments, the regulation of electronic locks for containers and cargo vehicles stands out, which must meet technical, financial and interoperability requirements with customs systems.

In addition, stricter controls are being introduced for courier and parcel delivery companies , especially regarding tax matters and simplified customs clearance.

The reform is part of the government’s strategy to move toward a more technologically advanced, integrated, and efficient customs model within the context of international trade. The decree specifies that it will take effect this Tuesday, February 24.

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Foreign Direct Investment  (FDI) in the transportation, postal and storage sector in Mexico during the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25) registered a drop of 20.1% compared to the same period in 2024 (3Q24), according to data from the Ministry of Economy (SE) .

From July to September of this year, FDI focused on this industry totaled $1.9456 billion , representing 4.7% of the total accumulated FDI . In the same period of 2024, this sector registered $2.4374 billion, according to SE statistics.

So far this year, FDI inflows in the transport and logistics sector totaled $3,038.8 million, compared to $6,212.8 million in the first nine months of 2024, representing a decrease of 51 percent.

It is worth remembering that Mexico attracted $40.906 billion in FDI in Q3 2025 , a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the federal agency.

According to the SE, the air transport subsector reached $20.7 million in the third quarter of 2025, which meant a decrease of 69% compared to 3Q24, when it was $66.8 million.

During the reporting period, rail transport showed a negative performance in terms of attracting FDI, which amounted to -$3.3 million. This subsector did not register any FDI during Q3 2024.

Water transport also declined. In the July-September period of this year, FDI attracted by this subsector was seven million dollars, a 54% decrease compared to the same period in 2024, when it totaled 15.2 million dollars.

During the cycle, pipeline transportation registered foreign capital flows of 1,615.9 million dollars, which represented a drop of 15.6% compared to the same period last year, when it reached 1,916.2 million dollars.

Transportation-related services also experienced a slowdown in attracting FDI. In Q3 2025, this subsector totaled $299.5 million, a 1.3% decrease from the $303.6 million it received in Q3 2024.

Meanwhile, FDI in courier and parcel services attracted $6.5 million compared to $132.9 million in the third quarter of 2024, representing a 95 percent reduction.

Other subsectors, such as  freight transport and postal services, registered zero FDI inflows in Q3 2025, while warehousing services attracted $1.9 million during the cycle.

Despite the decline in FDI inflows recorded in the transport, postal and warehousing sector in Mexico in the third quarter of 2025, the country’s logistics industry remains resilient , and has faced challenges such as road blockades and new tariff rates.

This sector facilitates the movement of goods, both within and outside the country, and helps companies to optimize processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.

According to the consulting firm Expert Market Research , the logistics market in Mexico is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10.2% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of $3,044.59 million in 2034.

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The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) announced the results of the Annual Transport Survey (EAT) , in which the logistics sector showed dynamism during 2023. In the contribution to the total value of income from the supply of goods and services, intermediation for cargo transport, with 21.8% , and general cargo road transport, with 14.8%, had the largest share.

According to the report, scheduled air transport had a share of 14.5% and non-scheduled air transport 1.2%. Meanwhile, specialized cargo road transport had a share of 13.1%  and rail transport 6 % .

In the same category, services related to road transport followed with 2.7% , water transport with 2.9% , foreign courier and parcel services with a share of 4.3% , and storage with 4 percent .

In 2023, general cargo transportation obtained 95.5% of its income from its cargo modality , while specialized cargo transportation received up to 98.2 percent of its income from the same modality.

Regular air transport did so with the same modality with 5.3% , and non-regular air transport with 15.8%; the highest income from both was from passenger transport, with 84.9% and 79.5% , respectively. Rail transport obtained 97% of its income from cargo transport, and water transport 91.3% of its income was from the provision of services.

In turn, foreign courier and parcel services received up to 95.3% for their own activities and 1.7% for cargo transportation; meanwhile, storage obtained 96.8% of its income from the provision of services.

The survey indicated that during 2023, the average participation of employed personnel in the transport sector and related services was 20.8% for women and 79.2% for men. Meanwhile, total remunerations were distributed in the order of 22.3% for women and 77.7% for men.

According to Mordor Intelligence , Mexico’s freight and logistics market size is estimated at  $136.11 billion  in 2024, and is expected to reach  $171.40 billion  by 2029, growing at a CAGR of  4.72%  during this period.

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