Nuevo León, Aguascalientes, and Tamaulipas are carrying out various logistics infrastructure projects to boost economic development and increase investment

Betsabé Rocha, head of the Nuevo León Ministry of Economy , said that during the current administration, mobility has become important for the development of the state; in addition, the state has invested more than 100 billion pesos (mdp) in infrastructure , such as the new inter-mountain highway, which will improve logistics.

“We will bring about a huge change to our state because of everything coming from the center of the country; this will solve a major problem. We must value these types of investments and consider them the guiding principle of sustainable economic development,” he mentioned in the panel “ North-Greater Bajío Integration and the New Industrial Geopolitics of North America ,” held within the framework of Latam Mobility North America 2026 , which took place in Monterrey.

In his participation, Esaú Garza de Vega, head of the Secretariat of Economic Development, Science and Technology of Aguascalientes , commented that they are working on improving the security of goods that move through different states to reach the United States, as well as on personnel and the development of suppliers in the automotive industry.

“New industrial parks are coming, along with housing nearby, expansion of the electrical grid in these areas, and improved connectivity. A strong focus is on the automotive industry, specifically on electromobility, as well as semiconductors with the installation of two new laboratories,” he explained.

He explained that they recently created the Mobility Agency to address issues related to the interior of the state, and even mentioned that they are working on modifying the law so that houses that are built have energy in their garages to migrate to electromobility.

Meanwhile, Anabell Flores, Undersecretary of Investment at the Tamaulipas Ministry of Economy , mentioned that they have focused on improving the state’s current logistics infrastructure , as well as investing in new projects, including the inland port of Ciudad Victoria , where they are working on the master plan and have 1,300 hectares.

“It’s right on the backbone of trade; all the trade between Nuevo Laredo, which is the main customs office, and our ports passes through there, so it promises to be a point where they can stop and have customs operations and a smoother export process upon arrival at the ports,” he emphasized.

He also commented that the installation of a cluster, such as the automotive and electrical-electronic clusters, is taking place in Reynosa

Likewise, the Tam-Bajío highway , located in the southern part of Tamaulipas, which would begin operations this month and will contribute to the movement of cargo between the northeast of the country and the Bajío region.

“All these projects are focused on the more efficient movement of cargo, but we also have to consider the impact it will have on the population and how to improve their daily lives with all this cargo transit,” he said.

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La región noreste de México, donde se llevará a cabo el ETYL MTY 2025, se ha consolidado como un pilar fundamental de la economía nacional, especialmente en el comercio exterior y la logística. Su ubicación y vocación industrial la posicionan como una zona estratégica en el intercambio comercial transfronterizo, siendo una de las principales puertas de entrada y salida de mercancías hacia y desde Estados Unidos, en el contexto de la relocalización de líneas productivas en el país (nearshoring).

Nuevo León, Coahuila y Tamaulipas, forman parte de dicha zona. Estas tres entidades se encuentran entre los primeros lugares de contribución al valor total de las exportaciones del país, con una participación de 28.5% de las ventas externas de México, principalmente de productos como maquinaria, vehículos y electrónicos.

En el segundo trimestre de 2025 (2T25), Coahuila exportó el equivalente a 17 mil 733.5 millones de dólares (mdd), un 0.4% más que en el mismo periodo de 2024. Esto representó 12.1% de la participación de los envíos de mercancías al extranjero, y colocó a la entidad en la segunda posición a nivel nacional de exportaciones, de acuerdo con el Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (Inegi).

En el ciclo, Nuevo León sumó 14 mil 471 mdd por concepto de exportaciones, lo que significó un alza del 5% respecto a igual lapso de 2024, y también representó una participación de 9.8 por ciento. Este desempeño situó al estado en el tercer lugar en el total de las exportaciones del país.

En el 2T25, Tamaulipas ocupó la sexta posición a nivel nacional en cuanto a su actividad exportadora, con nueve mil 761.5 mdd, un incremento del 5.7% sobre el mismo periodo del año pasado, alcanzando una participación del 6.6% de los envíos de productos al extranjero.

Los tres estados también destacaron en la captación de Inversión Extranjera Directa (IED) en el segundo trimestre del año.

According to data from the Ministry of Economy (SE) , Nuevo León ranked second in Mexico as the largest recipient of FDI, attracting $3.032 billion during the period . Coahuila attracted $845.1 million , placing it in ninth place, and Tamaulipas attracted $457.2 million , ranking 12th in the country in 2Q25.

Meanwhile, according to INEGI, Nuevo León’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was 1.99 trillion pesos , an annual growth of 3.48%. Coahuila’s GDP was 929.917 billion pesos , which represented an annual contraction of 0.63%. In turn, Tamaulipas’ economy in 2023 was 749.223 billion pesos , a variation of -0.04% in said period.

ETYL MTY 2025, consolidated in the northeast

Under this economic context, the Transportation and Logistics Meeting (ETYL) 2025 will be held on October 15 and 16 in Monterrey, Nuevo León , a forum organized by  Grupo T21  that will bring together leaders of the sector and more than 250 attendees at the Hotel Presidente Intercontinental Monterrey .

This will be the 23rd edition of ETYL, and the fifth consecutive one held in Monterrey. This year, Grupo T21 held the ETYL Cali-Baja for the first time , based in Tijuana, Baja California.

For two days, industry specialists will analyze the challenges and opportunities in the context of nearshoring and its impact on supply chains through conferences, panels, and networking to share success stories in transportation, logistics, and industry, with the goal of boosting competitiveness and innovation in the region .

Also, for the first time, the ETYL Monterrey Golf Tournament will be held  on October 14 at the Las Misiones Golf Club, with the aim of strengthening relationships among attendees.

The ETYL program features a robust and diverse agenda, with panels on topics that define current logistics , such as  Mexico-U.S. at the Crossroads: USMCA, cross-border trade and regional competitiveness , which will feature Manuel Farías, academic and consultant; Emilio Cadena, CEO of  Prodensa ; Edward Habe, VP Sales & Service Mexico at  Averitt ; Augusto Canales, substitute customs broker and general manager of AR CANALES ; and Humberto Treviño, external consultant for the Texas DOT .

Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso, Managing Partner of  AGyL The Human Capital Capability ; Argenis Bauza, retired partner of  KPMG Mexico ; and Iliana Gamiz, president of  E2E Supply Chain , will be part of the panel entitled  “Binational Talent in Logistics 4.0: Dual Education, Artificial Intelligence, and New Logistics Skills . “

The Technology and Innovation in Logistics panel  is expected to feature experts such as David Eaton, president of  NASCO  , and Juan Carlos Villa, Manager of International Trade and Border Transportation at the  Texas A&M Transportation Institute .

In addition, success stories such as  LG White Line and Appliances and the Mexico-United States Intermodal Service will be presented , among other activities.

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Representatives from the governments of the State of Mexico, Tamaulipas and Puebla discussed the importance of sustainable mobility as a central axis for the country’s development, during the panel Perspectives for Sustainable Mobility in Mexico in the new six-year term, developed within the framework of LATAM Mobility & Net Zero – Mexico 2024 .

In this regard, Ninfa Cantú, Secretary of Economy of Tamaulipas, emphasized the importance of social development through successful mobility policies.

“Sustainable mobility is essential for Mexico’s comprehensive economic and social development, as it is based on three pillars: environmental protection, economic efficiency and social development,” said Cantú.

He stressed that the main challenge lies in proper coordination between the different levels of government and the private sector.

“It is not only the answer to the current pollution challenges we face, but also to the urban congestion that leads to greater stress,” Cantú added.

He also highlighted efforts in Tamaulipas to form integrated regional councils for economic development. “We have seven regions in which all levels of government participate, working towards a common goal: the benefit of everyone in Tamaulipas,” said Cantú.

He also mentioned projects such as the integrated transport system in the south of the state and an electric transport project in Reynosa that will benefit 1.5 million people.

For his part, Daniel Sibaja, Secretary of Mobility of the State of Mexico, acknowledged the challenges that this entity faces in terms of mobility.

“The problem we are facing is that public transport is more expensive and inefficient,” Sibaja said.

The Secretary also stressed the need to invest in mixed projects that include the private sector and the creation of metro routes in the State of Mexico.

“We need to change the way these models operate. A public policy without a budget is a promise,” said Sibaja.

He also mentioned initiatives such as a trust fund for infrastructure and welfare, and projects to improve the regulation and modernization of public transport.

Along the same lines of mobility, María Fernanda García, head of the Puebla Undersecretariat of Mobility and Road Safety, shared the progress and challenges in Puebla . She highlighted that conventional transport in Puebla is 100% concessioned and underlined the importance of comprehensive planning.

“So far, we have not been able to complete a system for planning or digitizing routes. We need this type of planning with private partnerships,” said García.

He also highlighted the importance of focusing on active mobility and promoting local talent.

“The next step would be bike lanes, active mobility and encouraging young people from Puebla and companies that want to participate,” García said.

The panelists made it clear that although there are significant challenges in terms of sustainable mobility in Mexico, there are initiatives and collaborations underway that promise important advances. However, they explained that coordination between governments, the participation of the private sector and the use of emerging technologies are key to transforming mobility in the country during the new administration.

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The history of Mexico could not be told without the section of natural phenomena that have impacted various areas.

Hurricane Beryl , the first of this season in the Atlantic, entered Mexico early this Friday as a category 3 to the east of the Yucatan Peninsula, after its disastrous passage through the Caribbean.

It is estimated that Beryl could affect the economies of Quintana Roo, Yucatán, Veracruz, Campeche and Tamaulipas , key states in Mexico’s tourism, oil and agricultural production. What implications and impact does this situation entail?

Mexico has various regions that play a crucial role in its national economy . These states are not only important tourist destinations, but also production centers. However, its vulnerability to natural phenomena, such as Hurricane Beryl, puts its economic stability at risk.

According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) , Quintana Roo registered an annual variation of 10.6% in its economy in the fourth quarter of 2023, standing out as one of the states with the highest economic growth in the country .

Quintana Roo’s economy relies heavily on tourism, with world-famous destinations such as Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum attracting millions of visitors each year.

Tourism infrastructure drives commerce and services, including restaurants, shops and recreational activities. Furthermore, international connectivity and port infrastructure are essential to maintain the flow of tourists and goods.

In that sense, the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) highlighted that Quintana Roo has the highest tourism GDP in the country, representing 18.9% of its economy. Due to the hurricane, all these activities had to be stopped as a preventive measure.

On the morning of this Friday, July 5, the governor of the entity, Mara Lezama, reported that Quintana Roo remained on red alert, since Hurricane Beryl was located on land 25 km north-northwest of Tulum and 235 km north of Tulum. southeast of Progreso, Yucatán, representing the maximum danger for the population.

In the case of Yucatán , the director of #SoyLogístico Mérida chapter, Rodolfo López , also expressed his concern about the logistical impacts of Hurricane Beryl.

“There are a series of impacts that must be prevented. As a result of this phenomenon, routes are blocked due to flooding and landslides, which prevents the passage of trucks and delays the delivery of products. “This affects the supply chain and the distribution of supplies, as stores begin to run out of the assortment they should have under normal conditions,” he commented.

López also noted that panic buying exacerbates the problem , depleting stores’ normal inventories, although he explained that local supermarkets prepared themselves, meeting with buyers and corporations to ensure they had essential products and sending a pre-inventory.

However, local regulations, such as the suspension of supermarket assortments on July 4, further complicate the situation. López mentioned that “marine and air transportation will have less impact because we do not supply ourselves here in the area in that way, but marina and port operations are closed, affecting any scheduled operations.”

In addition, land logistics is already showing damage in some municipalities due to rain and breakdowns in roads, preventing access to convenience stores and increasing transportation operating costs due to delays and necessary alternatives.

“We must be very attentive to federal and municipal calls for protection. Changes in demand and decreased supply are also significant challenges,” López concluded.

For his part, Mauricio Vila, governor of Yucatán, reiterated this Friday that the state also remains on red alert . In addition, on Thursday afternoon the closure of Puerto Progreso was confirmed, interrupting the flow of maritime goods, affecting exports and imports.

Yucatán is of utmost economic importance. The Inegi reported that this entity showed an annual economic growth of 5.5% during the fourth quarter of 2023, broken down into increases in primary (0.1%), secondary (9%) and tertiary (4.4%) activities.

Agricultural and fishing production , although smaller compared to other sectors, is vital to the local economy .

Likewise, the manufacturing industry grew, driven by diversification and modernization, and the services sector, which includes tourism, commerce and professional activities, is a significant part of the Yucatan economy, while Puerto Progreso is a strategic point for logistics. and trade , facilitating the export and import of goods, and its economic importance is fundamental for the region.

Veracruz, Campeche and Tamaulipas are other entities that could be affected by Hurricane Beryl.

In the case of Veracruz , if this natural phenomenon strengthens, oil facilities could suffer damage, interrupting the production and distribution of oil and gas , which would affect income and could lead to fuel shortages.

Crops and fishing grounds could be devastated, resulting in loss of income for farmers and fishermen and increased food prices. Port activity could be interrupted , affecting international trade and logistics services.

It must also be remembered that the port of Veracruz is the main maritime gateway for trade in goods in the Gulf of Mexico , mainly in exchange with Europe and other connections with the American east.

In Campeche, due to the economic importance, the impact on agricultural lands and fishing areas would lead to economic losses for producers and increased prices. Although the impact on tourism would be minor compared to Quintana Roo, the destruction of historical and cultural sites could affect this sector.

Finally, Tamaulipas would face significant challenges due to Hurricane Beryl with the paralysis of activities. Animal husbandry, crucial for the state’s primary economy, is also at risk due to the flooding that the natural phenomenon could cause. Furthermore, the interruption of tertiary activities such as the distribution of goods and services could negatively affect the local economy.

Tamaulipas has the ports of Altamira and Tampico , also two essential maritime connections for different industries, such as oil, agriculture and even automotive.

Hurricane Beryl represents a significant threat to Mexico’s economy, putting vital sectors such as tourism, oil and gas production, agriculture and fishing at risk. Coordination and mutual support will be key to overcoming adversities and restoring economic stability in the region.

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