The reality of transportation in Mexico allows no breaks; insecurity, costs and regulatory overload have turned the road into a daily test, for Luis Carlos Martínez Ugartechea , general director of MyM Express , the challenge is not only technical, but emotional.

“The helplessness is what hurts the most: it encompasses insecurity, injustice, inequality… we are attacked from all sides. And yet, we continue,” he stated.

In 2010, when the company began operations with three units , the word “impossible” was not in its vocabulary. Martínez—a mechanical engineer and second-generation entrepreneur—decided to venture into a business he barely knew.

“My first trip was to Playa del Carmen and they paid me half the fare; that’s when I understood that transportation rewards precision and punishes improvisation.” That first lesson defined the course: professionalization would be the key.

Since then, MyM Express has gone through three stages . The first five years were a race against time to learn, with sleepless nights and moments of doubt.

In the following years, the operation fluctuated between advances and setbacks until it reached consolidation with a philosophy that defines them today: “Small changes, big differences,” explained Martínez.

Over time, Martínez understood that growing up doesn’t always mean having more, but rather doing things better. “I always had to think about how to do a lot with a little,” he acknowledged.

In a business where large fleets set the pace, that philosophy became their greatest advantage: optimizing resources, reducing waste, and transforming efficiency into a form of respect for the customer .

The strategy was to grow without losing its essence. More than 120 units, 53 employees , and a network connecting Guadalajara, Monterrey, and the Bajío region solidify the operation.

But the main driving force remains the same: people. “It may seem like a machinery business, but it’s a profoundly human business,” Martínez asserted.

That’s why he implemented flexible schedules, trust, and empathy. “My responsibility is to ensure the staff is doing well; if the team is doing well, the company is doing well too,” he said.

At first, his style caused bewilderment. In an environment accustomed to pressure and shouting, his kindness seemed suspicious: “I spoke to them respectfully, and they thought I was hiding something,” he recalled.

Over time, consistency and example transformed that doubt into trust, and respect became an internal hallmark of the company.

The company’s services focus on domestic transport using trailers and 53-foot dry vans , with its own fleet “guaranteeing speed and safety.” This presence has allowed them to offer response times of between two and three hours , especially in the automotive sector , where punctuality and control make all the difference.

“The client doesn’t want promises, he wants results,” he explained.

The process hasn’t been straightforward. Martínez acknowledged that there have been tears, stress, and moments when he thought about giving up. “I’ve been close to throwing in the towel, but this business doesn’t stop. It’s a stubbornness that I’m proud of.” Today, his mantra remains: “Trust the process and enjoy the result . ”

When asked what word defines his leadership, he answers without hesitation: humanization .

“Transportation has given me everything, even in my worst economic times. I was able to eat thanks to this job, that’s why I defend it: the roads are the veins, the products are the blood, and transportation is the heart that makes everything work. If that heart stops, the country stops too,” he emphasized.

For the coming years, the goal is not to multiply routes or add units aimlessly, but to consolidate what they have built: a stable, humane, and reliable operation . Martínez summed it up without triumphalism: advance step by step, with the same tenacity that has brought them this far.

With that vision, MyM Express moves forward steadily but surely, sustaining an operation that is measured in kilometers of consistency rather than promises.

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Imports of capital goods used to increase productive activity in Mexico are maintaining a positive pace. According to figures from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi), for the period January to April, imports of capital goods total 20.5 billion dollars (USD), marking an increase of 16.4% compared to the same period in 2023 and 41.6% compared to 2022.

This situation has led to an increased demand for services at Súper Transporte Internacional (STI) in the open equipment segment, which is geared towards specialized services, particularly during the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24). Ángel Hernández Gaytán, Deputy General Director of STI, mentioned to T21 that there has been a rise in these operations during this period.

Open equipment pertains to machinery and instruments used in manufacturing or maintaining equipment, such as robotics, presses, and generators, all essential for plant openings or expansions,” Hernández Gaytán elaborated.

Within STI’s structure, 60% of its operations are generated by the specialized equipment division, while the remaining 40% is contributed by the dry van unit, which is also involved in Mexico’s trade with North America.

“The movement of dry van for regular cargo in import/export activities has been balanced during the first five months of the year, despite not experiencing exponential growth, the flow has been maintained,” highlighted Ángel Hernández.

Regarding exchange rate movements, where the peso has depreciated against the dollar, the executive recalled a long period of adverse relations, thus benefiting primarily companies operating on the border.

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Less than a year after its consolidation as Zinergia, the company is working on diversifying its offerings for the market. In an interview with T21, Luis Morales, CEO of Zinergia, detailed that the corporation plans to launch a new division of car haulers to address the dynamism of the automotive industry and provide the perfect solution to this demand.

“Today, the automotive industry is one of the main industries worldwide, and we must take advantage of being at a turning point. With the pandemic and the disruption of supply chains, North America strengthened, and Mexico, in particular, has a privileged geographical location that we must capitalize on,” the executive said.

Among the company’s long-term plans is also the consolidation of the business in other countries, primarily in northern United States. Additionally, in the rental division with SAR MW, the goal is to continue growing with more equipment, and in transportation, apart from starting with the car hauler segment, they also plan to include 53-foot trailers. “There is a lot we want to do because there is a market to explore,” said the executive.

Morales detailed that shortly before reaching one year as Zinergia, the company has experienced positive evolution. “We have done very well in several aspects; first, we appreciate a good commitment from our people who embraced the brand and the ideology of Zinergia very well. In terms of customers, we have also expanded our reach; we have seen growth with more clients who know our different services such as platforms, different trailers, and leasing. Zinergia has been a watershed moment for us to reach more industries,” he informed.

During this period as Zinergia, the company has experienced growth in practically all its divisions, as road transport has been driven mainly by nearshoring. “Everything goes hand in hand; if there is more transportation, more trailers are demanded, and there is greater leasing,” Morales said.

The Zinergia executive detailed that the success has been mainly due to its people, as talent is a fundamental part of the company’s strategy to offer good service to customers. Another important aspect is the specialization of each of the companies that make up the company.

“Our approach has been to have different business niches, serve them, and adapt to each one because the automotive industry is not the same as the consumer goods or beverages industry. What Zinergia has done very well is to adapt to each industry,” he said.

In addition to this, the company has consistently invested in assets, as, in the opinion of the CEO of Zinergia, it is necessary to have a modern fleet to provide an effective solution to customers.

To date, Zinergia has over a thousand tractors and eight thousand trailers (considering the SAR MW division). “We want to continue growing, which is why we are aiming to generate more employment and be a strong competitor in the market; to date, we are operating 12 (social) reasons, and what we aim for since the formation of Zinergia is to provide more options to the customer,” Morales said.

“We see a good growth dynamic for the company, always also hand in hand with a solid financial strategy, because you cannot grow without a good financial plan, and this is what has characterized Zinergia, taking firm steps while taking care of both the customers and the company,” communicated.

Currently, the rental division of SAR MW has around four thousand trailers. “We see a market with a lot of dynamism, with very good opportunities. Today we are launching different schemes, also adapting to the market to facilitate more equipment to our customers,” he said.

To date, SAR MW’s offering is focused on 53-foot, 40-foot, 35-foot, and 28-foot dry vans. However, the executive shared that the company is evaluating some opportunities, such as the introduction of refrigerated containers. “We are not closed, it depends a lot on the customer and the type of product; we seek to be flexible, and I have no doubt that if there is an interested customer and there is something that can match for both companies, we can also do something.”

To celebrate its first decade of operations in the country, SAR MW will do so in the company of its collaborators because, in the opinion of the CEO of Zinergia, the team is paramount. “We value Zinergia’s talent very much.”

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Mexico has a favorable outlook in e-commerce, and while growth has been rapid in recent years, the future looks even more promising. According to data from Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI), the country will have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33% between 2023 and 2026 in online product sales, the second highest in the region, only behind Peru.

In addition to this trend, the National Association of Supermarkets and Department Stores (ANTAD) reported that last March marked 13 consecutive months of year-over-year growth.

To meet the increased demand in the movement of goods due to both internal market consumption and e-commerce, Grupo Remosa, in collaboration with the needs of various clients, created a 57-foot dry van that complies with all current regulations and adapts to the logistics employed.

“Towards the end of June, we will be launching our 57-foot dry van with premium features such as Composite material, double sliding kingpin to adjust to maneuvers in each case, and a sliding skates system,” shared Raúl Díaz, CEO of Grupo Remosa.

The 57-foot dry van offers an additional 8.8 cubic meters (m3) of space. “The 57-foot van has 123.31 m3, while the 53-foot van has 114.51 m3, which translates to greater efficiency, productivity, and even an environmental benefit of doing more with less,” explained Alberto Montemayor, Commercial Director of Remolques Remosa.

This dry van complies with all current regulations, such as the Mexican Official Standard on weights and dimensions (NOM-012) for federal transportation vehicles, as well as NOM-035 for trailers and semi-trailers, including safety specifications and testing methods.

“Obviously, the e-commerce and retail markets can be target markets for this product we are now presenting at Remosa, but there are other industries that require a larger volume that could also feasibly use this 57-foot van,” highlighted Alberto Montemayor.

The 57-foot dry van coupled to a tractor-trailer complies with the T3-S2 configuration, which considers five axles and a maximum length of 23 meters (m). In the case of a Cab Over Engine (COE) truck, it reaches 21.35 m, while a truck with a front engine (or American) can reach 22.94 m.

This 57-foot van is built with the most recognized parts in the market, such as Hendrickson, Amparts-Promare, Grote, Haldex, Bendix, and 3M, among others.

“At Remosa, we are very attentive to the market’s needs. We have the ability to move quickly in our production lines at our Querétaro plant and offer a product that meets the productivity and efficiency needs of transporters,” added Raúl Díaz.

Remosa’s portfolio includes 40, 48, and 53-foot composite dry vans, 53-foot Heavy Duty dry vans, dollies, bulk cages, flatbeds, curtain-side platforms, and 40 and 53-foot multimodal container carriers.

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