Although 2026 has been a complex year for the heavy vehicle industry, Scania Mexico maintains a growth strategy driven by strengthening its own service and support network with the aim of getting closer to its customers and expanding coverage in the country .

The expansion of the Swedish firm in Mexican territory has been constant during the last 15 months , according to Manuel Aranda, Retail Director, who told T21 that the company has opened or expanded facilities in Tepotzotlán, León, Villahermosa, Puebla, Guadalajara, Chihuahua, Culiacán, Hermosillo and recently in Tijuana, consolidating a network that extends from the northern border to the southeast of the country.

One of the brand’s main differentiators is operating its own network of branches, which allows it to offer direct service without depending on dealerships or intermediaries .

“Being the only brand with a 100% owned branch network puts us closer to our customers, including owner-operators. This structure facilitates our customers’ operations because they find the same brand support anywhere in the country , from Tijuana to Cancun,” he emphasized.

For Aranda, having modern physical facilities also represents an element of trust for carriers, by offering spaces designed for operators, technicians and clients with better conditions, safety and efficiency during maintenance work, as is the case of the Tijuana branch, whose investment responds to the need to increase the capacity of attention in one of the regions with the greatest manufacturing and logistics activity in the country.

“The goal is to be closer to our customers, but in a more robust way,” he emphasized.

The new unit in Tijuana has 4,900 square meters (m2), a capacity for 11 bays, a specialized area for component repair , as well as a larger spare parts warehouse (200 m2).

One of the most significant changes for this location will be the implementation of a pilot program for two-shift operation , with extended hours to serve companies that operate continuously, particularly in the maquiladora and manufacturing industry of the northwest of the country.

“The region has a strong industrial focus and requires greater flexibility in scheduling. We want to offer that additional capacity to our clients,” he explained.

Beyond infrastructure, Scania’s commercial strategy seeks to expand its presence among small and medium-sized transport companies , as well as with the so-called owner-operator, a segment that historically faces greater challenges in accessing specialized services.

Aranda acknowledged that 2026 has been a challenging year for the heavy vehicle sector. According to the National Association of Bus, Truck, and Tractor-Trailer Manufacturers (ANPACT) , heavy vehicle production totaled 70,876 units in the January-June period of this year , a 13% decrease compared to the same period in 2025. In the cargo segment, 69,122 units were manufactured , representing a 13.1% contraction, while passenger vehicle production reached 1,754 units , a 7.5% year-over-year decrease.

As for exports, the half-year balance remained below that recorded in 2025. Between January and June 2026, 58,260 units were shipped abroad , which meant a decrease of 14.5 percent.

Despite this, the executive believes this scenario also opens opportunities to strengthen relationships with new clients through greater service coverage. “Being closer to our clients allows us to expand our user base and continue growing organically,” he emphasized.

The strengthening of infrastructure has also been accompanied by investments in human capital. From January to May of this year, Scania accumulated nearly 21,000 hours of training for its technical staff and increased its team of specialists nationwide by approximately 20% , with the aim of improving service quality and reducing response times.

“All of this is managed, I insist, as a single brand like Scania. I believe this gives us a great advantage for our customers so that they can be better served by a single brand, understanding their needs, their vehicles, and their operations,” he emphasized.

In northwest Mexico, one of the strategic regions for international trucking and export manufacturing, Scania has strengthened its presence with its own branches in Tijuana, Hermosillo and Culiacán, in addition to on-site service models in cities such as Mazatlán, Ciudad Obregón, La Paz and Los Cabos .

Regarding the business environment resulting from the uncertainty surrounding the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) , Aranda noted that the volatility has influenced the investment decisions of some carriers. However, he affirmed that Scania remains committed to the Mexican market .

“We continue to believe in Mexico and in Mexican transporters. Despite the uncertain environment, we continue to invest in and strengthen our presence in the country,” he concluded.

In Mexico, Scania has been present since 1994 and has more than a thousand employees and a 100% owned network of branches throughout the country and more than 55 service points, in which it offers comprehensive solutions that cover buses, trucks, engines and after-sales service, according to the brand.

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Penske Logistics Mexico recognized the carriers that stood out for their performance during 2025, as part of the annual Carrier Excellence Awards , an initiative that seeks to strengthen collaboration with its strategic partners and promote excellence in the supply chain.

During the ceremony, held in Monterrey, Nuevo León, the company brought together transport partners, clients and collaborators to recognize those companies that stood out for the quality of their service and their contribution to the logistics operation.

The selection of winners was based on an evaluation process that combined Penske Logistics’ performance scorecard with feedback from customers, as well as from operations and purchasing areas, with the goal of recognizing suppliers who maintained high standards of service, reliability, and efficiency .

During the event, Tracy Urbanski, senior vice president of Supply Chain Management at Penske Logistics, highlighted the strategic role that carriers play in the company’s success.

“We congratulate all our transportation partners, who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence. Our suppliers are key to the success of our business, developing innovative products and accelerating supply chain performance for our customers,” he said.

With this initiative, Penske Logistics reaffirms its commitment to fostering long-term relationships with its business partners, recognizing best practices that contribute to strengthening the competitiveness and performance of supply chains in Mexico.

The winners of the Carrier Awards for 2025 are:

Category A (more than 10,000 transactions per year)

• Mon-Ro Transport.
• DX Xpress.
• Flexcoah.
• Specialized Logistics Transport.

Category B (between 5,000-10,000 transactions)

• Vita Industrial Transport.
• Fema Freight Transport.
• Villarreal Berlanga Transport.

Category C (between 1,000–5,000 transactions)

• Gaspar Vargas Díaz.
• Rafael García Elizondo.
• Autotransportes Toca.
• Marva Transport.
• Rame Autotransportes.

Category D (1,000 or fewer transactions)

• Ricardo Torres Martínez.
• Teodulo Leyva Luna.

Category: Carriers United States/Canada

• DX Xpress, Inc.
• Trans 99 Logistics.

Shuttles (or local circuits):

• Lar-Mex Transport.

Expedited movements:

• Express Cherokee.
• FJ Solutions of Monterrey.

Special Recognition Outstanding Carrier Award

• Vita Industrial Transport.
• Trareysa.

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The Lázaro Cárdenas National Port System Administration (Asipona) reported this Friday that the partial blockade of port access, which began on Wednesday, September 3, in the area known as Torres 08, has ended following dialogue with dissatisfied transporters .

According to the official statement, the outflow of goods never stopped , and coordination with customs and terminals minimized the impact. The agency reiterated its commitment to constant communication and the continuity of operations at the port.

The blockade highlights, once again, the vulnerability of Mexican ports, which have been the target of blockades and have had serious repercussions on companies’ logistics chains.

And it’s no wonder. The port of Lázaro Cárdenas ranks second in container handling on the Mexican Pacific coast and first in automobiles .

Likewise, the interruption, although brief, exposes a trucking sector that is experiencing situations at the limit of its capacity , being a link without which no port strategy can be sustained.

While Asipona emphasized that the outflow was never interrupted, simply limiting the entry of units generates operating costs , delays in the supply chain, and a climate of uncertainty for shipping companies, terminals, and foreign trade users.

These types of incidents can erode the port’s competitiveness compared to other logistics hubs in the region, especially when global customers prioritize certainty and guaranteed delivery times over all other factors. Traffic congestion, customs processes, and now social blockades are all pieces of a puzzle that threatens to slow the port’s consolidation as a leading maritime hub .

The challenge lies not only in resolving current situations, but also in building a port governance system capable of preventing conflicts and articulating real-time solutions. Asipona, by emphasizing its willingness to engage in dialogue, implicitly recognizes that the port is not an island and that its success depends on coordination with carriers, local authorities, and private stakeholders.

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The port of Lázaro Cárdenas, the second largest container port in the Mexican Pacific and a leader in handling new automobiles, is facing a crisis: a handful of trucking operators have been blocking access to the fiscal area since the early hours of September 4 , protesting long waits to load or unload cargo.

Transporters report wait times exceeding 36 hours, apparently caused by the tightening of customs inspections of goods .

In addition, other factors are added, such as poor waiting conditions: lack of restrooms, food, and adequate spaces to shelter from the sun or rain.

The situation, they point out, has become unsustainable and directly impacts the financial situation of federal transportation operators, who depend on the rapid turnover of trips to maintain stable income.

The complainants, a group of just 10 people, according to sources consulted by T21, have not been identified as members of any transport association.

In response to the blockade, the Lázaro Cárdenas National Port System Administration (Asipona) acknowledged the protest, although it downplayed the impact on the facility’s overall operations. In an official statement, it stated that “the outgoing flow of goods continues, and work continues to minimize any impact on logistics activities.”

The port authority also assured that it is coordinating with customs and the terminals “in order to establish a respectful dialogue and advance a negotiation process that will allow for the restoration of full access to the port.”

However, transporters have warned that they will not lift the blockade until a fundamental solution is guaranteed to the deficiencies they have been facing for more than a year.

The crisis at Lázaro Cárdenas highlights a paradox: while the port seeks to consolidate itself as a strategic hub for foreign trade, especially in the movement of vehicles and containers, its weakest links —customs and trucking services—are becoming bottlenecks that undermine the competitiveness of the entire logistics chain.

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