Amid growing trade uncertainty between the United States and China, as well as the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) , Querétaro seeks to position itself as one of the country’s main logistics, industrial and technological hubs.

At the conference “Economic Perspectives for Investment and Strengthening the Supply Chain” at the GOMSA 2026 Event , Genaro Montes Díaz, Undersecretary of Economic Development of Querétaro, stated that Mexico is facing a decisive moment in trade and that the review of the agreement with the United States and Canada will force companies to strengthen traceability, knowledge of their supply chains and communication between operational, logistics and foreign trade areas.

“The United States wants to know where the goods come from, what the DNA of the products is, and how the value chains are integrated,” he said.

During his participation, Montes Díaz explained that the international environment has changed radically since the pandemic and the trade war between the United States and China , which accelerated processes such as nearshoring (relocation of production lines) and the regionalization of production chains.

He recalled that many companies moved their production to China for decades because of the low manufacturing costs; however, factors such as technological restrictions, the pandemic and the semiconductor crisis highlighted the vulnerability of depending on distant supply chains.

“What we are seeing today did not begin with the pandemic. Regionalization already existed, but the pandemic made evident the need to bring production closer to consumer markets,” he commented.

In that context, he warned that the review of the USMCA will be marked by three major issues: the traceability of goods, the rules of origin, especially in steel and aluminum, and the rapid response labor mechanisms.

Querétaro is betting on technology, logistics and talent

The undersecretary highlighted that Querétaro has built an industrial strategy based on diversification and specialization over decades , evolving from the food industry to sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, data centers and advanced technologies.

Currently, he said, the state concentrates about 75% of the data centers installed in Mexico , in addition to having a strategic geographical position in the center of the country, logistical infrastructure and a network of more than 130 public and private universities.

“Querétaro does not represent even 1% of the national territory, but it has become one of the most competitive and safe states in the country,” he stated.

Montes Díaz highlighted the growth of the Querétaro International Airport as a logistics hub, driven by both passenger traffic and the increase in air cargo, as well as the presence of operations by companies such as UPS and Mercado Libre .

He also emphasized the importance of the aerospace sector in the state, stating that Querétaro is one of only three places in the world where aircraft engines are manufactured , along with France and the United States.

One of the central messages of the conference was the need for Mexican companies to strengthen the integration between production, logistics, purchasing and foreign trade to respond to new international requirements.

The official warned that many companies still operate with fragmented information, making it difficult to prove the true origin of products and comply with the standards that the United States will require.

“If production areas do not share information with logistics and foreign trade, companies will be at a competitive disadvantage,” he warned.

Therefore, he insisted that talent development, digitalization, collaboration between academia, government and industry, and the strengthening of local suppliers will be fundamental to facing the new stage of international trade.

A complex scenario for Mexico

Montes Díaz also addressed the macroeconomic challenges facing the country, including the uncertainty generated by U.S. trade policies, tariff volatility, and the recent reduction in Mexico’s credit rating.

Even so, he considered that the country maintains important advantages thanks to its integration with the US market, which represents the destination of more than 80% of Mexican exports .

“Mexico has a huge opportunity, but we have to prepare. We can’t stop it from raining, but we can put on our umbrellas before the storm,” he stressed.

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Trucking is an essential activity for the Mexican economy and for daily life in the country: more than 80% of domestic goods are transported by road, it accounts for more than 57% of total trade, and it contributes 3.7% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, one of its biggest challenges remains the recruitment and retention of drivers.

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) estimates that by 2025 there will be a shortage of 99,000 operators in Mexico, resulting from multiple structural factors affecting the sector.

Based on this reality, the Drive Is Great certification , created in 2023 by VI-Human and Grupo T21 , recognizes organizations that have developed strong cultures and effective operator management models.

Its objective is to recognize companies that have successfully strengthened internal trust, consolidated institutional practices, and promoted the comprehensive development of talent as a strategic focus.

Companies that share a commitment to professionalization, quality service, and the consolidation of models focused on the well-being of their employees.

The certification assesses four main areas:

– Development of new workforce.
– Operator retention strategies.
– Employer brand strengthening.
– Training, development, and safety plan.

In its third edition, and within the framework of Transportation Awards 2025 , Drive Is Great recognized the following companies according to the areas evaluated:

MexAmerik Group :
– New Operator Development.
– Operator Retention Strategies.
– Employer Branding Development.

Trareysa :
– Development of New Operators.
– Training, Capacity Building and Safety.

Pathway :
– Operator Retention Strategies.
– Training, Development and Safety.

Xihutec :
– Development of New Operators.
– Training, Capacity Building and Safety.

501RT Revolutionizing Transportation :
– Training, Education and Safety.

Gomsa :
– Operator Retention Strategies.

HG Transportaciones :
– Development of New Operators.

Companies that were recertified in 2025 were also recognized ; that is, those that obtained their certification for the first time in 2023 and again met the criteria of the model:

García’s Trucking Transport :
– Training, Development and Safety.
– Employer Branding Development.

Career path:
– Development of New Operators.
– Development of Employer Branding.

Zinergia :
– Training, Development, and Safety.
– Employer Branding Development.

In addition, the following companies with current certification were recognized :
– Super International Transport .
– FEMA Transport .

With this edition, Drive Is Great reaffirms the importance of building environments where operators can develop with stability, security and professional growth, while reinforcing the competitiveness of the trucking industry in Mexico.

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Uncertainty is no longer an anomaly in foreign trade, but part of the system . The era of predictable free trade is over, so companies must reinvent themselves to survive.

Within the framework of the Gomsa 2025 event Foreign Trade in a World of Transformation , leaders from the logistics and commercial sector who participated in the panel The New Foreign Trade War: Agile Strategies to Navigate Global Instability , discussed the main challenges facing the supply chain in an increasingly volatile international environment.

The moderator, Luis Fernando Pérez , director of operations at Gomsa, led a multi-faceted conversation in which specialists agreed that foreign trade is going through a critical phase in which agility, data, and collaboration are vital.

“Logistics is change. And the only thing that doesn’t change is change,” said Eduardo Reyes , specialist and academic.

This change, the panelists explained, is neither linear nor gradual, but rather disruptive, geopolitical, technological, and regulatory, and occurs every day.

For Noemí Fuentes , squad lead director of CMA Trading Walmart , the sector is facing a three-tiered storm : operational chaos , with disruptions like those currently affecting the port of Manzanillo; strategic chaos , with trade wars redrawing global routes; and existential chaos , with increasingly blurred rules of the game.

“We don’t know who writes them or how long they will last,” he warned.

On the other hand, nearshoring has been presented as a magic bullet for Mexico, but hard data tempers the enthusiasm.

According to Eduardo Reyes , 93% of recent investments are reinvestments , not new capital.

“The real opportunity is not just in being close, but in being ready,” he said.

For Reyes, Mexico should invest more in friendshoring , with strategic agreements that transcend mere geographic proximity.

Víctor Hugo Durán , director of international logistics and foreign trade at Grupo Axo , was more direct and pointed out that nearshoring makes sense, “but who risks investing heavily when everything can change with a decree or an election in another country? ”

The panelists agreed that supply models are under pressure.

Nashielly Escobedo , general director of the Latin American Confederation of Customs Agents (CLAA) , explained that companies face a dual mandate to adapt to new requirements, such as the national content requirements of the Mexico Plan , while maintaining profitability.

He also criticized the government’s contradictory messages, saying, “You can’t facilitate investment and at the same time tighten oversight. If we want to attract capital, we need consistency . “

In this context, the panelists agreed that technology, data, and cooperation will be the key tools for navigating the new environment.

“Agile logistics is essential, but so is reading the data correctly. With it, we can anticipate disruptions and build stronger alliances,” said Víctor Hugo Durán.

Likewise, Noemí Fuentes called for breaking down information barriers .

“Information can’t flow only within the company. We need to share it across partners and sectors; only then will we be able to respond in a timely manner,” he emphasized.

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Under the slogan ” Foreign trade in a world of transformation , ” Gomsa held its first in-person event since the pandemic, a forum that brought together specialists, clients, and strategic allies in a space for dialogue on the new challenges of international trade, in a global context marked by technological disruption and growing geopolitical complexity.

During the opening ceremony, Guillermo Violante, CEO of Gomsa Logística , thanked the participants for their attendance and announced that these types of in-person meetings will continue to be held not only in Mexico City but also in other cities across the country.

“We want this event to be a conversation among colleagues, an open space to share ideas, resolve concerns, and strengthen ties,” he said.

Throughout the day, panels and lectures focused on the major changes redefining global supply chains.

Experts agreed that artificial intelligence, automation, trade conflicts, and changes in tax policies are shaping a new era of foreign trade.

Faced with this situation, Gomsa reaffirmed its commitment to innovation through comprehensive services supported by a trained team and technological developments that allow its clients to know the real-time status of their customs operations and the exact location of their merchandise.

During the event, the company presented its portfolio of logistics solutions , highlighting its ability to offer comprehensive support throughout all stages of the supply chain.

In terms of customs services , Gomsa has its own patents and the experience of certified specialists who guarantee secure processes, both legally and fiscally.

Regarding ground transportation , the company operates a fleet of trucks managed from a command center equipped with communications and geolocation systems, allowing for efficient route planning that optimizes time, reduces costs, and ensures proper cargo handling both domestically and internationally.

Within the freight forwarding sector , Gomsa offers multimodal solutions that combine different modes of transport to expedite shipments and ensure their safety, adapting to the changing dynamics of global trade.

Likewise, in contract logistics , the company strategically manages warehousing and distribution, understanding that these are key components for the proper functioning of supply chains.

The portfolio is complemented by cargo insurance , which protects products from their origin to their final destination anywhere in the world, and by its comprehensive logistics approach , which unifies customs, transportation, and storage services under an advanced technological platform, capable of aligning with the specific objectives of each client.

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Gomsa , a customs services and land transportation company, added eight dry boxes from the manufacturer Fruehauf to its operation , equipment that will be operating in the shoal area of ​​Mexico on a route to Laredo, Texas.

“ This acquisition is due to the growth in the fleet that we have planned for 2024 , we will continue purchasing Fruehauf equipment since with them we have the advantage of low maintenance cost, unsurpassed quality, guarantee and availability of equipment,” the transport company reported. .

The equipment that joined the Gomsa fleet has a length of 53 feet in composite, and is also equipped with Hendrickson suspension with the Surelok mechanism, which is responsible for fixing the rear suspension so that it remains at the same level, preventing it from shifting. move the trailer during the unloading process, as well as the HXL5 wheel end, bolt-on bumper and aerodynamic skirt.

With six years of partnership, Gomsa and Fruehauf have consolidated a partnership that seeks to generate value for the clients of the company dedicated to offering comprehensive logistics solutions , through equipment that responds to the demands of the operation.

Alonso González, commercial manager of Fruehauf, commented that providing continuity to the commercial relationship with the transport company is essential for the allied equipment manufacturer.

“We are very aware of the needs of our clients and we are sure that in us they will be able to find a great commercial ally, also providing after-sales services for all the needs of their business,” said Rodrigo Arcos, Commercial Director of Fruehauf.

As part of Fruehauf’s plans for this year is the creation of a specialized after-sales area with the aim of accompanying its clients throughout the commercial process and even beyond, “that is a very strong competitive advantage that adds to the quality, durability and innovation that we offer to the market,” detailed the manufacturer.

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