Data standardization, traceability of origin, intermodal efficiency and operational digitization marked the presentations of the winning projects of the 2025 National Logistics Award (PNL) , granted by #SoyLogístico Association , and whose representatives shared the results and lessons learned that led them to obtain this recognition from the sector.

The winning projects of the PNL reflected a clear trend in Mexican logistics as enablers of efficiency, resilience and competitiveness in increasingly complex supply chains.

GS1  Mexico promotes logistics interoperability

Juan Pablo Gómez, Director of Product and Service Development at GS1 Mexico , presented the project focused on creating a standard for the exchange of logistics data , particularly within the framework of the regulation of the Waybill.

He explained that in 2023 around 10 billion CFDI (Digital Tax Receipts via the Internet) were generated , which demonstrates the magnitude of the challenge to structure reliable information on the movement of goods. 

To date, more than 1,500 companies have been trained , strengthening interoperability and reducing time and friction in the logistics chain. GS1 announced that this database enables future initiatives such as Smart Transport , which will centralize traceable information using a single QR code identifier.

Mexican Honey & Bee Company: Traceability from the apiary to the consumer

Eduardo Moreno , general director of Mexican Honey & Bee Company , presented the comprehensive traceability project , which allows the identification of the origin of the product from the hive, the operator and the batch, to the point of sale .

The company  has integrated standards to meet health and regulatory requirements, even in complex logistical contexts such as rural areas with limited infrastructure in Hidalgo.

Moreno highlighted that the digitization of traceability made it possible to reduce operating and auditing costs , as well as facilitate access to international markets.

Grupo México Transportes: intermodal crossdock to reduce port costs

In the logistics provider category, Grupo México Transportes (GMXT) was recognized for its international intermodal crossdock project , presented by Hoshi Jurado , AVP Intermodal.

The model, implemented at the Tepalcates terminal , allows for the transfer of 20- and 40-foot shipping containers to 53-foot rail containers , reducing delays, storage, and congestion at the port of Manzanillo.  The terminal, located 36 kilometers from the port, can move up to 200 containers daily on a single train .

Among the reported benefits are logistical savings of between 20% and 38% , a 71% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions , and a 443% increase in service usage.  GMXT emphasized that this is a pioneering model in Mexico, with plans to replicate it in Veracruz and Altamira.

Daimler Truck Santiago Plant: Digitalization in the face of production complexity

Representatives from Daimler Truck Santiago Plant showed how the incorporation of new truck models , with more than 11,000 additional part numbers , led to the development of digital tools to manage risks and material flows in real time.

The plant created platforms that integrate planning, warehousing, and line fulfillment, which are now also used in other group operations in Mexico and the United States. The use  of kanban, kitting, sequencing, just-in-time, and autonomous robots (AMR) enabled operational continuity in a highly customized environment.

Onest Smart Logistics: growth with a customer -centric approach

Finally, Onest Smart Logistics , through José Antonio García Trejo , Director of New Business Development, presented the Hisense supply chain consolidation project , highlighting that the differentiator was not the infrastructure, a logistics center that grew from 60,000 to 95,000 square meters (m2 ) , but a strategy based on customer centricity .

The operator explained that proximity to the customer, shared risk-taking, and operational flexibility were key to consolidating multiple operations into a single master center, making customer experience the main driver of expansion.

It is worth remembering that the Tameme awards of the National Logistics Prize were presented in November 2025.

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