The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) announced the guidelines for the program to replace and modernize heavy vehicles, tractor-trailers, trucks and buses that provide federal passenger and freight transportation services, which will come into effect on May 29.

According to what was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) , the strategy seeks to facilitate the renewal of old units through financing schemes backed by  Nacional Financiera (Nafin) , aimed mainly at micro and small transporters who currently have a vehicle fleet of no more than 30 units .

The objective is “to replace new or semi-new units, in order to improve the age of the fleet, the condition of the vehicle fleet and road safety,” it was stated in the DOF.

The document specifies that individuals with business activity and legal entities whose main activity is federal passenger and freight transport may participate, classified as micro-transporters (from one to five units), and small transporters (from six to 30 units).

The program operates under a Pari Passu Guarantee (shared risk) scheme in terms of the Nafin Guarantee Program, where credit risk will be shared between the federal government and participating financial institutions.

Terms and payments

The social action includes financing of up to 15 million pesos (mdp) or its equivalent in US dollars, and the option to acquire new units will be for up to 84 months with a minimum down payment of 10 percent .

For pre-owned units, the maximum term will be up to 60 months with a minimum down payment of 15 percent .

“The prices of the units and specific financing conditions will vary, depending on the brand, type of unit, model, and financial intermediaries participating in the Nafin Guarantee Program,” the DOF stated.

Participation requirements

To access the program, applicants must meet various conditions established by the SICT:

-Be a permit holder for federal motor transport service with a vehicle fleet of up to 30 units.

-The permit granted by the SICT must have a minimum age of three years in the federal motor transport service.

To fulfill the program’s objectives, once the financing is approved, the participating permit holder must go to the General Directorate of Federal Motor Transport and/or SICT center to present the requirements for the registration of each unit participating in the program.

In the case of used units, they must present the requirements established by the financial intermediaries participating in the program, who will verify that the units comply with the physical-mechanical conditions issued by an inspection unit authorized by the SICT, the vehicle must be reviewed by the trained, empowered and designated public servant.

Program validity

The Official Gazette of the Federation establishes that the validity of the program will be indefinite , provided that there is budgetary availability provided by the SICT in terms of the Nafin Guarantee Program.

The SICT reported that the calls for proposals and access rules will be published through official SICT and Nafin channels to guarantee transparency in the allocation of support.

The agency indicated that to clarify doubts related to the program, those interested will be assisted through the following means of the General Directorate of Federal Motor Transport: financ.dgaf@sict.gob.mx or the telephone number 55 5723 9300, extensions 20001 and 20270.

The program is based on the National Development Plan , which establishes as a public policy axis the need to have quality transport infrastructure and services that contribute to taking advantage of the country’s comparative advantages.

Meanwhile, the Sectoral Program for Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation 2025-2030 establishes as fundamental objectives increasing the competitiveness of federal motor transport services, promoting investment in services and innovative financing schemes to modernize the vehicle fleet and strengthen the motor transport industry.

According to the National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor-Trailer Manufacturers (ANPACT) , the fleet of heavy vehicles in the cargo segment in Mexico has an average age of 19 years, which affects, among other factors, the risk of accidents and high emissions of pollutants, reinforcing the need to accelerate its renewal.

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The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) announced the guidelines for the program to replace and modernize heavy vehicles, tractor-trailers, trucks and buses that provide federal passenger and freight transportation services, which will come into effect on May 29.

According to what was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) , the strategy seeks to facilitate the renewal of old units through financing schemes backed by  Nacional Financiera (Nafin) , aimed mainly at micro and small transporters who currently have a vehicle fleet of no more than 30 units .

The objective is “to replace new or semi-new units, in order to improve the age of the fleet, the condition of the vehicle fleet and road safety,” it was stated in the DOF.

The document specifies that individuals with business activity and legal entities whose main activity is federal passenger and freight transport may participate, classified as micro-transporters (from one to five units), and small transporters (from six to 30 units).

The program operates under a Pari Passu Guarantee (shared risk) scheme in terms of the Nafin Guarantee Program, where credit risk will be shared between the federal government and participating financial institutions.

Terms and payments

The social action includes financing of up to 15 million pesos (mdp) or its equivalent in US dollars, and the option to acquire new units will be for up to 84 months with a minimum down payment of 10 percent .

For pre-owned units, the maximum term will be up to 60 months with a minimum down payment of 15 percent .

“The prices of the units and specific financing conditions will vary, depending on the brand, type of unit, model, and financial intermediaries participating in the Nafin Guarantee Program,” the DOF stated.

Participation requirements

To access the program, applicants must meet various conditions established by the SICT:

-Be a permit holder for federal motor transport service with a vehicle fleet of up to 30 units.

-The permit granted by the SICT must have a minimum age of three years in the federal motor transport service.

To fulfill the program’s objectives, once the financing is approved, the participating permit holder must go to the General Directorate of Federal Motor Transport and/or SICT center to present the requirements for the registration of each unit participating in the program.

In the case of used units, they must present the requirements established by the financial intermediaries participating in the program, who will verify that the units comply with the physical-mechanical conditions issued by an inspection unit authorized by the SICT, the vehicle must be reviewed by the trained, empowered and designated public servant.

Program validity

The Official Gazette of the Federation establishes that the validity of the program will be indefinite , provided that there is budgetary availability provided by the SICT in terms of the Nafin Guarantee Program.

The SICT reported that the calls for proposals and access rules will be published through official SICT and Nafin channels to guarantee transparency in the allocation of support.

The agency indicated that to clarify doubts related to the program, those interested will be assisted through the following means of the General Directorate of Federal Motor Transport: financ.dgaf@sict.gob.mx or the telephone number 55 5723 9300, extensions 20001 and 20270.

The program is based on the National Development Plan , which establishes as a public policy axis the need to have quality transport infrastructure and services that contribute to taking advantage of the country’s comparative advantages.

Meanwhile, the Sectoral Program for Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation 2025-2030 establishes as fundamental objectives increasing the competitiveness of federal motor transport services, promoting investment in services and innovative financing schemes to modernize the vehicle fleet and strengthen the motor transport industry.

According to the National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor-Trailer Manufacturers (ANPACT) , the fleet of heavy vehicles in the cargo segment in Mexico has an average age of 19 years, which affects, among other factors, the risk of accidents and high emissions of pollutants, reinforcing the need to accelerate its renewal.

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The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) , in September 2025, an agreement establishing administrative simplification actions for various procedures related to federal motor transport .

The document contemplates the merging of homoclaves, updating of requirements, elimination of some procedures and the digitization of processes before the General Directorate of Federal Motor Transport , with the objective of reducing resolution times and modernizing the administrative management of the sector .

However, in practice, there have been reports of delays in some procedures.

A vehicle deregistration request submitted last November (2025) remains unresolved. The explanation given is that “the system doesn’t allow it,” and there has been no formal determination regarding the final status of the process, Eucario Reyes, president of the National Association of Representation in Motor Transport (ANRA) , told T21 .

According to Reyes, the number of similar cases exceeds 300 , primarily related to vehicle registration changes—transactions that replace or update a vehicle in the registry—as well as license plate registration procedures, that is, the assignment or change of federal license plates. These procedures remain on hold while technical teams conduct internal system validations.

One of the documents consulted indicates that the procedure “is not rejected” and that it will remain in prevention status until the Directorate of Technological Innovation and Systems Operation resolves the matter.

Reyes added that, during the submission of some procedures, they have been told at the window that a notarized power of attorney is not always necessary; however, in later stages the system may require validations related to legal representation or with the linking of the Federal Taxpayer Registry (RFC) of the permit holder and that of the attorney, which —he explained— may delay the conclusion of the procedure.

The agreement published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) establishes actions aimed at administrative simplification; however, the operational implementation of the new digital processes will be crucial for these objectives to be effectively reflected in the daily management of the sector.

According to the document, the SICT will carry out the necessary procedures to make the adjustments and updates to the formats, electronic systems, reception methods, platforms, databases and procedures.

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The federal government formalized the creation of the Agency for Trains and Integrated Public Transport (ATTRAPI) , with which it will seek to strengthen the capabilities and bolster the planning and development of the railway sector in Mexico .

Through the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) , it was specified that the new agency’s responsibilities include  planning and constructing railway infrastructure , as well as regulating and managing the development and operation of the Mexican Railway System. This strengthens the agency’s capacity to build tracks, operate, regulate, manage, and provide public rail transport services.

Furthermore, it will carry out the procedures for contracting public works such as roads, yards, workshops, garages, bus stops, stations, and federal terminals. These latter projects must consider criteria of functionality, accessibility, safety, connectivity, and multimodality.

The agency will also have the ability to plan, design, build, and supervise public works of urban infrastructure , public passenger transport, and interventions in public space at the request of and in collaboration with municipalities and states.

In this sense, under an integrated vision, it will be able to develop studies for the analysis of public passenger transport systems in terms of operation and interconnection.

It will also promote and encourage multimodality and integration of public passenger transport systems at the request of and in collaboration with the municipalities and states of the Republic.

ATTRAPI will continue the project proposed by the current federal administration to build three thousand kilometers of new passenger rail lines .

The Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) specified that ATTRAPI was created as a decentralized body of the Federal Public Administration and under the purview of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) .

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The Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) published this Wednesday, November 19, the decree that reforms, adds to, and repeals various provisions of the Customs Law , with changes that seek to modernize processes, strengthen oversight, and close spaces for smuggling and evasion in Mexico’s customs.

The publication formalizes one of the most significant regulatory changes for foreign trade in the last decade. The bill, approved by the Senate on October 14, is part of a federal strategy to digitize procedures, strengthen the traceability of goods, and professionalize the actors involved in the customs logistics chain .

The decree incorporates additional tools and responsibilities for authorities, companies, and agents operating at border crossings, ports, and customs-controlled areas. Among the most relevant changes are:

Greater oversight capacity:  The reform grants customs authorities new powers to conduct verifications, inspections, and reviews with a more direct focus on traceability, documentation, and correct tariff classification. This includes adjustments to how damaged or destroyed goods are assessed, as well as to the timeframes for their regularization or return.

Digitalization and transparency:  Electronic processes, information transmission, and the use of digital systems in customs operations are being strengthened. The reform includes increased reporting obligations for importers, exporters, customs brokers, and companies involved in customs clearance.

Furthermore, the integration of data with financial institutions is being promoted, which supports the federal strategy to combat money laundering and so-called “tax theft”.

New obligations for agents and companies:  The role of customs agents and customs agencies is also being updated. Additional controls are being established regarding the exercise of licenses, clearer responsibilities for information validation, and potentially more severe penalties for non-compliance.

In this sense, for companies, the reform implies reviewing their internal foreign trade processes, updating their control systems, and ensuring that all information transmitted to the authority is complete and verifiable.

With its publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF), the adaptation period for the sector begins. The reform takes effect on January 1, 2026, leaving just over a month for importers, exporters, carriers, bonded warehouses, and customs brokers to adjust their systems, procedures, and internal controls.

As T21 has been reporting, industry specialists have pointed out that, although the period is short, most of the changes had already been anticipated in previous working groups, so many companies began preparing since the reform advanced in Congress.

The reform comes amid growing pressure to combat smuggling , undervaluation, and regulatory gaps that have led to significant losses in federal revenue.

The federal government has insisted that technological modernization of customs and stricter oversight are fundamental to reducing evasion and strengthening the country’s competitiveness.

However, specialists have previously told T21 that they anticipate the effects will depend on the implementation and the capacity of customs to operate the new systems, although this brings with it great complications, especially for the role of the customs agent, so the sector foresees bottlenecks in Mexican logistics.

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Starting in 2026, Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) will have increased apron capacity and additional positions , which will allow for increased cargo handling and make it the primary freight terminal.

According to the 2025-2030 Institutional Program , published by the Ministry of National Defense (Defensa) in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) , cargo growth projects were anticipated; the initial infrastructure installed alone consisted of 16 facilities and warehouses to process 570,000 tons per year.

However, to date, six additional facilities have been built , increasing capacity by 240,000 tons, so that the cargo terminal currently has a total capacity of 810,000 tons per year with 22 facilities and warehouses.

Apron capacity is also being expanded to accommodate more aircraft simultaneously. Currently, five larger aircraft can be accommodated on the apron, and with the expansion, which will be completed in January 2026, there will be four additional positions for aircraft of the same type, such as the  Boeing 747-8F, for a total of nine positions.

“The projects described above are financed with our own resources; furthermore, the growth momentum is expected to continue and consolidate over the next five years, which will require beginning work on planning for the second phase of the AIFA Master Development Program,” the document stated.

The Ministry of Defense asserted that air cargo transportation is a strength that will be consolidated in less time than projected , so it will be necessary to accelerate the required investment “to expand the infrastructure at the cargo terminal as quickly as possible and meet the demand that will arise.”

He emphasized that the development of the northern part of the Valley of Mexico to create a development hub through an industrial logistics corridor, from the city of Pachuca to the northern part of Mexico City, will make AIFA a “center of gravity.”

“The scenario described above is an opportunity that AIFA will seize to establish another commercial strategy for the development of the Airport City, which will allow for orderly growth, in accordance with the land uses designated in the Master Development Plan for that space, which includes health services, shopping centers, parking lots, corporate buildings, aviation-related schools, and a ground transportation terminal,” he said.

Currently, 43 airlines operate freight transport through the AIFA : 17 scheduled cargo airlines, 26 charter airlines, and three mixed airlines (passenger and cargo), transporting a total of more than 633,000 tons.

By 2050, the Ministry of Defense has projected the maximum development of the AIFA , with the following characteristics:

• Three runways . For this stage of the project, the airport’s new north runway will be built, which will be used primarily for cargo handling.
• Two interconnected terminal buildings with a capacity of 85 million passengers . A second passenger terminal building will be built, and the connection building between the two passenger terminals will be completed, along with the expansion of Terminals 1 and 2 to increase the number of connecting positions.
• A cargo terminal with a capacity for three million tons per year . With the construction of the third runway, the airport’s cargo vocation is consolidated, with the construction of new facilities for this purpose, achieving the capacity to handle up to three million tons per year.
• A fuel terminal with a capacity of 80 million liters of jet fuel . The fuel terminal will also be expanded to meet fuel needs resulting from increased operations, with a capacity of up to 85 million liters.
• Control tower . The control tower was built from the ground up with the necessary and sufficient capacity to continue providing its services efficiently until the airport’s maximum development.

Additionally, he specified that a major challenge lies in developing a commercial and marketing strategy that will allow international airlines from Europe, Asia, and North America to be brought in , thereby boosting demand for flights to the airport.

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According to the airline’s 2025-2030 Institutional Program , published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) , Mexicana also seeks to increase cargo transportation , going from 114.63 tons last year to 1,960.46 tons by 2030.

“In terms of cargo transportation, significant growth is expected, which will support Mexican companies in their export and import operations through the operation of a fleet of 20 aircraft,” he said.

Likewise, it will aim to transport 2,630,483 passengers by 2030 , a 594% increase compared to 2024, when it carried 379,123 passengers. It also aims to have a 71% occupancy rate by 2030, which represents an increase of approximately 45% compared to 2024.

“The airline’s commercial agreements are expected to generate 112,009 passengers by 2030,” the DOF stated.

The airline announced that by the end of the aforementioned period , it should have a 3.5% domestic stake , which represents an increase of approximately 468% compared to 2024.

This  will be achieved through the establishment of 11 strategies and 58 lines of action that will contribute to “turning the company into a driving force for development in Mexico’s air transport sector, facilitating the efficient transportation of people and goods. Its vision focuses on operational excellence, the geographic expansion of air routes, innovation, and sustainability, all with a focus on customer satisfaction.”

Projecting beyond the 2030 horizon requires a long-term vision that transcends administrative cycles and lays the foundation for sustained and sustainable development.

“The vision for the future is clear: by 2050, the airline will be one of the leaders in Mexico and one of the best in Latin America. It will be recognized for its service excellence, operational efficiency, and its drive toward air connectivity and mobility for the benefit of Mexicans,” he projected.

By 2050, Mexicana estimates it will be actively involved in key domestic and international destinations , enabling it to capitalize on growth and collaboration opportunities in the airline market by consolidating a fleet of 50 modern aircraft and a broad network of commercial routes connecting various strategic regions of the country.

(Main photo taken from https://www.mexicana.gob.mx/ ) .

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The document, signed by Luis Ruiz Hernández , head of the Federal Motor Transport Directorate (DGAF) , establishes that the permit must be placed in a visible and legible place, include the vehicle identification number and a QR code with information from the Federal Motor Transport Institutional System (SIAF).

During its validity, it will have the same effects as a metal plate , and may be supplemented with beaconing elements as an additional identification measure, the document states.

However, the announcement confirms what T21 anticipated since September : the federal license plate crisis would reach October without a single metal license plate available, forcing the sector to rely on printed documents to maintain its operations.

What began as a temporary alternative has now become the sole means of vehicle identification for federal motor transport.

But far from resolving the underlying problem, the notice announced last September revived criticism on the Cofemer website . Transporters warned that the SICT continues to lag in processing procedures and that the measure repeats errors from the 2001 reorganization program, when a lack of oversight led to discretion and impacts on operational safety.

The lack of clear guidelines on physical and mechanical inspections was also questioned . In Cofemer’s comments, users noted that, despite the modifications published in June, the DGAF is not currently enforcing this requirement, which—they warned—excludes vehicles operating on federal roads and bridges from the regulations.

Although the notice argues that the measure seeks to ensure service continuity while the metal plates are delivered, it does not define when or how the delivery will occur.

For the union, this lack of definition prolongs legal uncertainty and reveals a lack of institutional coordination between the departments responsible for vehicle control.

Thus, the formalization of the “provisional permit” confirms the validity of temporary solutions: mechanisms that ensure circulation, but not certainty, in a scenario where bureaucracy advances faster than regulation .

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On September 23, the National Energy Commission (CNE) published an agreement in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) announcing the guidelines for beaconing and technical requirements for the global positioning system (GPS) of vehicle units that have permits for transportation and distribution by means other than pipelines for petroleum products, liquefied petroleum gas, and petrochemicals.

This measure is relevant to transportation and distribution , which must be complied with by vehicle units registered or registered with the CNE and that have the necessary permits for the relevant activities.

The provision referred to considers the marking of motor transport units, both motorized and trailer, as well as railway equipment, as well as the implementation of GPS and QR codes that display vehicle units registered with permits for transport and distribution by means other than petroleum pipelines.

“This measure is related to fuel traceability, origin and destination, legal origin of products, as well as legitimate ownership of fuels, routes, and authorized destinations,” Carlos Vallejo, founding partner of QUA Energy Consulting, told T21.

Based on a document sent by QUA Energy Consulting to its clients, the measures include the QR code being printed on durable, reflective, and visible decals, allowing for electronic verification of permits, the legality of the unit, current insurance, routes, and transported volumes.

“The information will be partially accessible to citizens and fully accessible to authorities through the SIRACP system,” the QUA Energy Consulting document states.

Regarding markings, they must comply with standards of durability and daytime and nighttime visibility.

Regarding GPS technical requirements , all units must have an active, certified GPS system with real-time transmission under secure protocols.

One thing that stands out in the DOF publication is that records must be kept for at least 12 months, while the omission or manipulation of GPS will be considered a serious offense and will be penalized.

Regarding the deadlines, it is important to note that the CNE must issue and notify QR codes to permit holders with valid permits. This notification must be made within a maximum of 15 business days of the agreement’s entry into force. Permit holders will have 20 business days thereafter to implement the markings on their units. New units must comply with these requirements before beginning operations.

The sanctions considered could be generated from non-compliance with verifications by the CNE.

QUA shared that citizen reporting mechanisms and the SIRACP digital system will be enabled for oversight and control. “The SIRACP is a technological tool managed and operated by the Commission, designed to strengthen regulatory oversight of the Transportation and Distribution of Petroleum Products, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, and Petrochemicals by means other than pipelines, as well as to provide information to public security authorities to strengthen measures to prevent and punish crimes committed in the hydrocarbon sector, following an agreement, convention, or any other instrument signed between the Commission and the authorities to coordinate the exchange of information.”

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Amid the constant changes in the United States’ tariff policy and in the run-up to the revision of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) , scheduled for July 2026, the Ministry of Economy (SE) announced this Monday in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) the call for comments on the operation of this trade agreement .

According to the DOF’s publication, a public consultation process is necessary to gather information, comments, and recommendations for evaluating the functioning of the USMCA.

This is because the agreement will celebrate its sixth anniversary in July 2026, “making it necessary to begin preparations for the joint review.”

According to Article 34.7 of the USMCA (Review and Extension of Validity), paragraph 2, it is established that on the sixth anniversary of the entry into force of the trade agreement, the Free Trade Commission will meet to carry out a joint review of its operation .

The DOF stated, “in order to evaluate any recommendations submitted by any of the parties and decide on appropriate measures, allowing each party to make recommendations at least one month in advance of the commission meeting.”

The call establishes that the deadline for submitting information, comments, or recommendations will be 60 calendar days from the publication of this notice in the DOF.

Information, comments and recommendations must be sent in physical or electronic copies to the email address: consultas.tmec@economia.gob.mx , as well as via the website: http://www.buzontmec.economia.gob.mx .

It can also be submitted in printed format to the Official Documents Office of the Ministry of Economy, located in the Cuauhtémoc City Hall.

For its part, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced on September 16 that it would also begin public consultations, setting a 45-day deadline , following publication in the Federal Register, to receive comments and requests regarding the USMCA .

It’s worth remembering that the Monterrey 2025 Transportation and Logistics Meeting (ETYL MTY) , organized by Grupo T21, will address the importance of this trade agreement and its impact on trade between Mexico and the United States.

In this regard, the Mexico-U.S. panel on the USMCA, cross-border trade, and regional competitiveness will be held on October 15. Specialists will analyze the challenges and opportunities within the framework of this agreement, which will be reviewed in 2026.

According to analysts, the USMCA review will be complex due to the protectionist economic policy pursued by the United States, which has triggered a tariff war with several countries around the world, including its main trading partners in North America: Mexico and Canada, on whom it has imposed tariffs on various products, such as steel and aluminum.

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