Cainiao , the logistics division of Alibaba Group , has opened its first directly operated warehouse in Mexico, offering nationwide deliveries with transit times of up to two days in key areas of the State of Mexico.

“With a strategic location and a robust last-mile network, the new center enables nationwide deliveries, offering global companies high-quality local fulfillment services,” the company said in a statement.

Located in the State of Mexico, the warehouse is in a functional and strategic location to serve key urban centers such as Mexico City and Monterrey.

Fully integrated with leading local e-commerce platforms, the fulfillment center allows merchants to optimize their operations with services such as drop shipping , reverse logistics for returns management, kitting with packaging processes, product photography, and other value-added logistics solutions. “This allows them to manage multiple sales channels from a single storage location,” he said.

The new facility aims to meet the high demand among Mexican consumers for e-commerce, where the country stands out as one of the fastest-growing markets in the world.

According to the Mexican Online Sales Association (AMVO) , online sales revenue will reach more than $39 billion in 2024, with annual growth close to 20%, marking six consecutive years of double-digit expansion.

In this context, Cainiao’s investment strengthens the logistics infrastructure for merchants seeking to scale in one of the world’s most dynamic digital ecosystems.

The new logistics center benefits from the company’s global operational experience and advanced digital capabilities.

“Through its proprietary Warehouse Management System , merchant customers can monitor product inventory, incoming and outgoing shipments, and have visibility into delivery status throughout the entire logistics process,” the company emphasized.

The warehouse maintains a superior operating standard, with on-time output, scanning, and on-time delivery rates above 95% , providing confidence to brands and companies seeking to grow in the Mexican market.

Since its arrival in Mexico in 2024, Cainiao has continuously invested in infrastructure, including international warehouses, directly operated last-mile networks, and warehousing and cargo centers.

The company currently operates a local delivery network covering more than 20 states , offering three-day delivery nationwide and two-day delivery in Mexico City and key areas of the State of Mexico.

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The Guanajuato Logistics and Mobility Cluster (CLYMGTO) is advancing a strategy focused on the professionalization of the transportation sector and the development of key infrastructure to improve its operations.

More than 250 companies participated in the training processes promoted last year as part of the Guanajuato logistics cluster’s strategy to professionalize the transportation sector and raise the operational level of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to Enrique González , president of CLYMGTO.

The programs have included modules on the circular economy, family businesses, corporate governance, and strategic planning, in a coordinated effort with the Universidad Iberoamericana and the Instituto Estatal de Capacitación (IECA) , with whom an agreement has been in place since 2011, González explained.

He explained that the courses combine in-person and virtual sessions, as well as company visits. Seventeen companies participated in the most recent module , and up to 20 are expected to participate in the next one, with the possibility of dividing into two groups due to space constraints.

In addition to executive training, the cluster works on operator training through a tripartite model: the state government provides scholarships, employers make contributions, and commit to hiring graduates. Internships are currently held at Bicentennial Park, but a shunting strip and dormitories are planned for Silao, with a statewide reach.

In terms of infrastructure, the plan is also to reactivate a regional logistics center outside of urban areas, including communal courtyards, rest areas, and services for carriers. The model was inspired by a visit to Zaragoza, Spain.

Finally, the plan is to promote the installation of a cargo airport in Guanajuato, given the congestion in Querétaro and Guadalajara. It also aims to expand collaboration with universities and include topics such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) for entrepreneurs in the sector.

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AP Moller – Maersk (Maersk) said Thursday it has opened a new 400,000-square-foot facility in El Paso, Texas , to meet growing demand for logistics services along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The facility is located five minutes from the Ysleta-Zaragoza International Bridge on the border of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, where it seeks to streamline cross-border trade activities between the two countries.

The Ysleta Port of Entry is the largest commercial port in the district of this town and a key corridor for goods leaving Mexico heading north.

This new logistics center is also located along a popular stopping point for trucks heading north and south across the border and for U.S. domestic freight heading east and west along Interstate 10.

With 73 access doors, two oversized cargo ramps and 116 truck yard spaces , the multi-customer facility is designed for cargo receiving, sorting and consolidation, as well as cargo distribution across North America using Maersk’s inland freight network. It is equipped with 24-hour surveillance and a fully fenced yard, according to a company press release.

Gordon Branov, director of less-than-truckload (LTL), full-truckload (FTL) and line haul for Maersk North America, said the opening of the El Paso facility is a milestone for Maersk in North America, reinforcing its commitment to serving customers’ cross-border LTL and freight needs .

“Maersk’s ambition is to be the logistics integrator, and this strategic move allows us to offer customers an expanded product portfolio, spanning maritime, warehousing and distribution, and land transport services, tailored to the complexities of cross-border trade,” Branov explained.

The facility is a bonded warehouse, allowing customers to delay payment of customs duties until the merchandise is released for consumption or re-exported. Additionally, the site features a 7,400-square-meter Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) , where customers can store products indefinitely without incurring duties. Customers can also rent office space within the facility, providing authorized personnel with convenient access to their inventory.

The site is C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) certified , a voluntary trade partnership program of the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to secure and facilitate the movement of legitimate international trade, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified, the international standard of excellence for quality management systems.

On-site warehousing services support customers in a variety of industries, including automotive, healthcare, retail, and technology. Services include freight sortation, warehousing, cross-docking , inventory management, and order fulfillment, as well as value-added solutions such as reverse logistics, outfitting, and supplier management. Other services include LCL container freight, FCL freight, Maersk ground freight (LTL, FTL, as well as cross-border FTL and LTL freight), air freight consolidations, and expedited freight services.

Maersk has more than 150 warehouse facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico totaling more than 2.4 million square meters. In March of this year, Maersk announced the opening of a new warehouse in Tijuana, Mexico.

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