Growing pressure on the last mile , the most complex and expensive part of the supply chain, is driving new real estate strategies in Mexico, and one of the companies that has invested in this segment is

According to Hugo Pérez, commercial director and partner of the firm , the current portfolio exceeds 430 thousand square meters (m2) distributed in 17 properties , with a marked concentration in Mexico City , where 13 developments are located, while in Monterrey and Guadalajara they complete the offer with three and one property, respectively.

Last-mile parks have become a critical link in sustaining the dynamics of e-commerce and omnichannel retail strategies .

According to Pérez, these spaces allow companies to reduce delivery times and transportation costs, in addition to contributing to emissions reductions by avoiding long journeys from peripheral industrial areas.

“Without spaces like this, it would be very difficult to sustain same-dayor next-day deliveries in places like Mexico City,” he explained in an interview with T21.

For this reason, the company is currently expanding to secondary cities such as León, Querétaro, Puebla, and Tijuana , in response to the increased demand for urban logistics spaces . On average, between five and 10 properties are added each year, with annual investments ranging from 1.5 billion to 2 billion pesos , from a fund backed by institutional investors and pension funds.

“Finding well-connected land with the necessary characteristics for logistical use is the main challenge,” Pérez said.

He also emphasized that the rationale behind their development differs from that of traditional industrial corridors such as the CTT (Cuautitlán, Tultitlán, and Tepotzotlán) , where costs and delivery times increase when operating from peripheral areas.

In this regard, in Monterrey, the company completed the construction of ProximityParks San Pedro , initially occupied by one of Mexico’s leading land parcel companies.

In addition, it is working on expanding its Monterrey Centro park with eight additional hectares, which would make it one of the largest last-mile complexes in Latin America.

In Mexico City, the Iztapalapa III project is being developed on Rojo Gómez Avenue, which seeks to meet the growing demand in the southeastern region.

The company’s strategy also includes energy efficiency and environmental impact reduction measures , such as the use of solar panels, water collection and recycling systems, and electric vehicle chargers.

These adaptations seek to respond to the transition the logistics sector is undergoing , with parcel delivery operators and traditional retailers increasing their presence in e-commerce and demanding infrastructure compatible with their sustainability and digital growth plans.

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The real estate sector in Mexico is preparing for a 2025 marked by an estimated growth of 15% annually, reaching a projected investment of 652 billion pesos (mdp) and driven by the construction of housing, industrial warehouses and other key projects, according to data provided by the consulting firm Softec. 

Josefina Moisés, general director of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Fibras (Amefibra) , said that the sector’s opportunities will be linked to nearshoring and the government’s program for the development of 150 urban centers. 

However, he warned that political and economic factors could slow the pace of investment in certain segments. 

Likewise, since their launch in 2011, Real Estate Investment Trusts (Fibras) have played a crucial role in the consolidation of the sector.

Currently, 15 Fibras associated with Amefibra represent nearly 5% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with an occupancy rate of over 95% in its more than 32.5 million square meters (m2) of gross rentable area. 

In addition, Amefibra reported that the sector is diversified into industrial, commercial, hotel and other areas, with 65% of the gross rentable area concentrated in the industrial sector . 

Despite these achievements, Moisés stressed that developers will need to integrate sustainable practices and innovative technology to respond to changing market preferences. 

“We will see many developers incorporating sustainable practices and new technologies on an ongoing basis,” stressed Moisés. 

He also reported that the projected investment in different segments for 2025 includes: 

• Housing: Construction of 223,666 units for 364,551 million pesos. 

• Industrial warehouses: 5.5 million m2 for 71 thousand 885 million pesos. 

• Vacation homes: 16,232 units for 101,492 million pesos. 

• Hotels: 10 thousand rooms for 51 thousand 753 million pesos. 

• Offices: 250 thousand m2 for 19 thousand 400 million pesos. 

• Shopping centers: 300 thousand m2 for 16 thousand 712 million pesos. 

In addition, Amefibra announced that in the financial field , the Fibras have issued thematic bonds worth 36 billion pesos, reflecting a commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles. 

Additionally, the Afores own more than 42% of the capital of these entities, consolidating them as key players in the market. 

The outlook for 2025 presents ample investment opportunities , but also the need to overcome obstacles that could influence the development of the sector. 

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