In April 2026, Mexico’s transport, postal and storage sector stood at 116.1 points , which meant a slight growth of 0.1% compared to last March, according to the results of the Global Indicator of Economic Activity (IGAE), prepared by the  National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) .

Conversely, in its annual measurement, the  country’s logistics industry  , which is part of the tertiary activities, registered a drop of 0.2 percent .

The IGAE in the logistics sector in April showed mixed results, reflecting an industry undergoing readjustments, stemming from the global business environment and a slowing Mexican economy.

Meanwhile, in general terms, the country’s Global Indicator of Economic Activity advanced 1.2% on a monthly basis in the fourth month of 2026, while on an annual basis it increased 2.2% to stand at 106.9 points.

Within the IGAE (Global Indicator of Economic Activity), primary activities —such as agriculture and livestock—fell 0.4% month-on-month. Secondary activities—manufacturing and construction—increased 2.1% in April 2026 compared to the previous March.

Tertiary activities ,  which involve the service sector, advanced 0.7% on a monthly basis.

At an annual rate, primary activities grew 4.7%, secondary activities 1.8% and tertiary activities 2.4% in the reference period.

According to the results from last April, Mexican economic activity registered increases both monthly and annually; however, analysts are cautiously reviewing these data, as uncertainty persists due to various factors such as the protectionist trade policy of the United States and the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) .

According to Inegi, the IGAE allows one to know and monitor the evolution of the real sector of the economy in the short term.

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Transportation and logistics is one of the industries that would be impacted by the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) , as there could be modifications that affect the supply chain, in addition to a tightening of the rules of origin that suppliers would have to comply with, agreed specialists from CIAL Dun & Bradstreet , a firm specializing in offering technological solutions and data.

“The review of the USMCA will put pressure on logistics chains in terms of traceability, compliance, and supplier validation, focusing on demonstrating where products come from, who participates in the chain, and how reliable their suppliers and third parties are, not just in terms of efficiency and costs, and as a result, it will have an impact on operating times and costs,” explained Diana Chávez, a specialist in fiscal, regulatory, and credit risk at CIAL Dun & Bradstreet.

In the webinar  “Business Risk 2026: how to anticipate the review of the USMCA” , Chávez considered that logistics companies, whose operations are closer to North America, will be the most exposed and those that will have the greatest impact from possible changes during the negotiation process of the trilateral trade agreement.

In this scenario, he raised the issue of diversifying suppliers, since if the product or services offered do not comply with regulations, established rules of origin, or documentary traceability, delivery times will be extended , causing friction between customers and suppliers, which would imply higher costs and penalties.

“This whole issue of review, the regulatory issue that is coming with the USMCA, leads us to wonder if the supply chain will really be able to withstand all of this, so it is very important to prevent, to see how you are going to operate, what effects it may have, because if you fail to comply with any rule, there may be a fine and with that, your operation may be stopped,” the specialist explained.

Therefore, it is important that companies start looking to regional suppliers that have the infrastructure and capacity to avoid jeopardizing the company’s operations.

“I think that’s a practice that all procurement or purchasing departments should have in order to always be diversifying, because many times you have one or two suppliers operating your entire business and when these types of regulations come into play or there’s some non-compliance on the other side, substitution becomes very complicated,” emphasized Rodrigo Ramírez, Regional Product Marketing Manager at CIAL Dun & Bradstreet.

He added that another issue to consider in the review of the USMCA is compliance, where suppliers also have to work on the rules of origin, “all the outgoing documentation, because now the regulations not only go to the companies, they also go to their corporate structures, their partners, shareholders and here we are talking about a possible transfer of risk , because if these suppliers have any type of risk, that is precisely what will become the problem for companies when starting a commercial relationship with them.”

In the webinar , both Chávez and Ramírez outlined two possible scenarios resulting from the USMCA review , scheduled for July 1st. The first is that there will be consensus among the three member countries, extending the agreement to 2042. The second is that there will be no consensus, and the trade agreement will be subject to annual review and extended until 2036, “which is when the treaty would end.”

According to analysts, other industries that would be impacted by the review of the USMCA are automotive and auto parts, electronics and advanced manufacturing, critical minerals and metals, agribusiness and food, as well as energy .

Among those sectors, one of the most affected would be the automotive sector, since there is a high level of integration in the supply chains of Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

In April 2026 alone, the export of vehicles manufactured in Mexico totaled  286,317 units, an annual growth of 11.4% ; while in January-April of this year, 1,081,948 cars were exported , an increase of 4.6% compared to the same period in 2025.

The United States  was the main destination for light vehicle exports, accounting for 76% , or 821,984 units.  Canada followed  with 134,245 vehicles , representing 12.4% of exports.

The upcoming review of the USMCA is forcing companies to have much more regionalized supply chains, as they seek to reduce their dependence on Asia and move part of their operations to Mexico or North America, which implies new challenges and building strong, highly visible supply chains .

More than a trade adjustment, Diana Chávez considered that this scenario will accelerate the need for more transparent, traceable logistics chains subject to constant monitoring .

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Driven by growth in secondary activities, the Mexican economy showed a slight monthly rebound in February 2026.

In the second month of the year, Mexican economic activity  increased 0.1% compared to January 2016 , according to the Global Indicator of Economic Activity (IGAE), prepared by the  National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) .

The monthly increase represented a recovery after the decline recorded in the first month of 2026, when the IGAE fell 0.7 percent.

On an annual basis, this indicator  decreased by 0.3 percent . The IGAE, which allows for monitoring and tracking the short-term evolution of the real sector of the economy, stood at 104.7 points.

By component, primary activities – agriculture, livestock and others – decreased by 0.3%; while  secondary activities – which include manufacturing and construction – increased by 0.4% monthly.

Meanwhile,  tertiary activities , which involve services – including the  transport, postal and storage sectors – fell 0.1% in February 2026 compared to last January.

At an annual rate, primary activities grew 2.3%, secondary activities decreased 1.3%, and tertiary activities increased 0.2 percent.

In February 2026, the transportation, postal, and warehousing sector grew by 0.1% compared to the previous January . In its annual measurement,   Mexico’s  logistics industry also showed positive figures, with a 0.3% increase  in its economic activity, according to the IGAE (Global Indicator of Economic Activity).

The increase in economic activity in Mexico is giving positive, albeit still cautious, signs in a trade environment framed by tariff uncertainty and geopolitical conflicts such as the one in the Middle East.

The IGAE allows us to understand and monitor the evolution of the real sector of the economy in the short term, so its measurement is key for economic decision-making.

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Faced with the closure of highways in at least 14 states of the country, resulting from the national strike called by the National Association of Transporters (ANTAC)  and the  National Front for the Rescue of the Mexican Countryside (FNRCM) , the National Chamber of the Transformation Industry (Canacintra) warned about millions of dollars in losses that these measures generate in industry and commerce .

The organization stated in a press release that road closures and blockades in strategic logistics corridors are having a severe impact on the national economy.

In that regard, he indicated that more than 56% of cargo in Mexico is transported by land, so he estimated that road blockades could cause losses exceeding 750 million pesos (mdp) daily .

“In prolonged or simultaneous scenarios, losses can escalate between three and six billion pesos in a week, affecting companies, workers and consumers,” he stressed.

The agency reiterated that each stopped transport unit can represent losses of up to 180,000 pesos per day, in addition to generating disruptions in inventories, contractual breaches and delays in deliveries , with chain effects that impact exports, logistics costs and supply of essential inputs.

He stressed that the impact not only falls on the industry, but also on millions of families who depend on the continuous flow of goods and services throughout the country.

Canacintra acknowledged the legitimate right to protest, but cautioned that dialogue must be the primary means of reaching agreements and sustainable solutions. Therefore, it called on the federal government to keep institutional channels open, prioritize dialogue, and avoid measures that could harm the national economy . It also reiterated its willingness to collaborate as a partner in promoting solutions.

So far, truckers and farmers have carried out blockades, partial closures and takeovers of toll booths in at least 14 states of the country.

Some of the routes affected with total closures are:  Baja California in San Luis Río Colorado-Mexicali kilometer (km) 3+200;  Guanajuato on the La Piedad–Pénjamo highway km 075+000, and in Hidalgo , where protesters are on the Álamo-Tamazunchale highway km 020+300.

Partial road closures are occurring in  Chihuahua and Tamaulipas ; in addition, there are protesters at some toll plazas in the State of Mexico, Michoacán and Sinaloa .

The indefinite strike called by ANTAC and FNRCM responds to problems that have persisted in the sector: insecurity on highways ,  high operating costs and lack of progress on previously established agreements with federal authorities, according to these organizations themselves.

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The push to incorporate more women into the trucking industry in Mexico has entered a new phase. The Scania Women Drivers program , which began as a training initiative, now seeks to consolidate itself as a movement with sustained impact .

The challenge, however, remains profound. Women’s participation in freight transport operations is still limited in a sector historically dominated by men.

The gap in operations is most evident in the official figures. According to data from the General Directorate of Federal Motor Transport (DGAF) , at the end of 2025, only 1% of valid federal licenses belonged to women , with just 6,902 female operators compared to more than 717,000 men.

In the cargo segment, where the greatest activity is concentrated, female participation reaches 5,335 licenses, which is equivalent to just 0.9% at the national level , demonstrating the wide margin that exists for their incorporation into the sector.

This limited participation is compounded by an additional challenge. According to the International Road Transport Union (IRU) , the sector faced a shortage of around 99,000 operators by 2025, a scarcity that is beginning to put pressure on companies’ operations.

In this context, Scania Mexico announced the launch of a new cycle of its Scania Women Drivers program , scheduled to begin in 2026, with the addition of three new cohorts. This will bring the total number of trained cohorts to 10 , solidifying its position as one of the most consistent initiatives for increasing female participation in freight transport.

This is significant progress. For years, the presence of women in the trucking industry has been limited, both in operations and in technical areas. In response to this situation, the program has evolved into a more structured model, with an emphasis on professional development and employability .

This new phase will be developed in collaboration with GIZ Mexico and the develoPPP program, strengthening training standards. The approach includes not only technical training , but also the development of professional and soft skills, as well as job placement programs that facilitate entry into the formal sector.

The goal is to move beyond the perception that operating a truck is a restricted domain. Under the “Drive Like a Woman” concept , the initiative seeks to redefine this idea and position it as a standard of leadership, precision, and resilience within the industry.

The results are beginning to show. To date, the program has trained seven generations, with more than 70 graduates and a job placement rate of nearly 80% , which points toward greater economic independence and permanence in the sector.

Beyond the numbers, the change lies in the approach. Scania Women Drivers is no longer an isolated effort but a continuous strategy aimed at strengthening communities, opening opportunities, and contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable transport system.

Scania Mexico announced that it will soon release more details about this new phase, which aims to further expand the program’s reach in the coming years.

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“That we all take on this role of giving something back to society and that together we can improve the future of the country,” was one of the reflections that Alejandra Méndez, director of the TRAXION Foundation , shared with T21 during the presentation of the 2025 Annual Report: AXION with Purpose .

According to the document, the foundation’s work impacted 565,697 people in 2025, representing an increase of more than 50% compared to 2024 .

“This was achieved thanks to the processes and institutionalization that we as a foundation have built, but also to the support of allies, other companies and public institutions that have believed in Fundación TRAXION and have helped us to generate a tangible impact,” Méndez highlighted.

Since its creation in 2020, the foundation has benefited more than 2.2 million Mexicans. Its strategy is structured around three pillars that enable it to transform realities in vulnerable communities .

In education, the En Ruta por la Educación program awarded more than five thousand basic level certifications, while SuperaT granted 1,163 scholarships for high school and technological training.

In its socially conscious transportation program, TRAXION’s infrastructure was put at the service of society. During 2025, 35,000 people were transported in solidarity initiatives, and more than 700 tons of humanitarian aid were mobilized in emergency situations.

Throughout 2025, 3,839 employees participated in community and environmental actions , consolidating the human commitment behind each project.

“Beyond the numbers, we are talking about transformed trajectories and people who now have better tools to boost their social mobility. Each number reflects a real story of effort and overcoming adversity,” Méndez emphasized.

During the event, awards were presented to foundation partners, including the National Institute for Adult Education (INEA) , the Dr. Simi Foundation , and others. Méndez also emphasized the importance of transparency within the foundation .

“ We’ve been preparing this report for a few months, seeking to document and make transparent everything the foundation does as an institution for the development and impact in the country. I think it was very well received today. I was very pleased to have so many allies here who were able to join us, to whom we are accountable, as well as many directors of attraction, with companies that support us ,” he emphasized.

This year, the TRAXION Foundation plans a significant expansion of its ” On the Road for Education” program , increasing its fleet from eight to twelve mobile units. The goal is to ensure that “no one is left behind” and that more people join this movement, which aims to provide society with the tools to improve the country’s future.

Alejandra Méndez shared with T21 the ways to contact the foundation for those who require support in transporting people or cargo.

“Our main channel is the website , where there are forms to request support. We verify that the request comes from a social institution that benefits a cause, and then we mobilize our units to provide support,” he concluded.

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The transportation and logistics sector is positioned as the main driver of expansion in the Mexican real estate market, according to the Investment Sentiment Survey by consulting firm CBRE Mexico for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26). The study reveals that 83% of investors will maintain or increase their exposure to real estate , in an environment of greater macroeconomic stability and expectations of a less restrictive monetary policy.

Industrial and logistics lead the preferences with a 35% share, supported by a net absorption of 2.46 million square meters (m²) in the third quarter of 2025. Retail and data centers also strengthen their position with 18% and 8%, respectively, which consolidates them as diversification alternatives.

“The results of this survey confirm that the real estate market in Mexico enters 2026 with a more solid foundation, where price discipline, selectivity in transactions and a focus on strategic sectors such as Industrial and Logistics are shaping the course of investment,” said Lyman Daniels, president of CBRE in Mexico, Colombia and Central America.

The survey also indicated that investors identified the reduction in debt costs and the improvement in rental prospects , supported by controlled supply and firm occupancy demand, as key factors.

Regarding strategies, opportunistic and core approaches stood out , allowing for a balance of risk and return in portfolios. According to Santiago Mijares, head of capital markets Mexico at CBRE, this trend reflects a relatively stable macroeconomic environment and resilient demand , which opens up opportunities for value creation in the country’s main markets.

Capitalization rates remain stable compared to 2025 , with slight adjustments in industrials, transportation and logistics, retail , and business hotels, opening up performance opportunities in specific segments. Regarding markets, Mexico City remains the leading investment destination , with Monterrey holding steady in its position.

With the results of the Investment Sentiment Survey , CBRE Mexico confirms that the real estate market enters 2026 with a more solid foundation and that investors maintain confidence in Mexico , consolidating it as a key destination for real estate expansion.

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Turning Baja California ‘s geographic location into a sustainable competitive advantage is one of the central pillars of the economic planning strategy promoted by the state government, with a vision that integrates logistics, energy, and territorial development beyond political cycles, explained José Saúl de los Santos Gómez, Undersecretary of Economic Planning for Baja California and Director of the State Port Administration .

From the Ministry of Economy and Innovation , the state is working on consolidating a state logistics system , focused on articulating infrastructure projects and coordination with the private sector.

“We have a key location towards the United States and the Pacific coast, but that comparative advantage only becomes competitive to the extent that we accompany it with infrastructure and planning,” said De los Santos Gómez.

One of the flagship projects of this vision is the Punta Colonet port , whose development has been underway for more than four years. The official explained that in 2024 the Environmental Impact Statement was approved, and subsequently, the 50-year concession was granted , thus opening up a long-term project.

“This allows us to envision a three-stage development over a decade for a deep-water port with an estimated capacity of 4.8 million TEUs (20-foot containers) , in addition to general cargo, mineral bulk and energy terminals,” he noted.

He stressed that these types of projects require close coordination between the different levels of government , particularly with federal agencies such as the Ministries of Energy (Sener) , Navy (Semar) , Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) and  Economy (SE) .

“Energy and logistics infrastructure projects are long-term; they easily take four or five years of planning , plus two or three years of development , which exceeds a single administration,” he explained.

In this context, energy planning becomes a key component. The undersecretary clarified that it is not only about ensuring the volume of available energy, but also about guaranteeing its proper allocation.

“It’s not just the volume of energy, but its location within the territory; if we need it in Tijuana, Mexicali, San Quintín or Ensenada, that implies very precise geographical planning,” he stated.

This strategy is complemented by other projects such as the New Otay II Border Crossing , airport, rail and road schemes, which must be integrated as an interconnected system.

“All of this is happening in different places, and the challenge is to get them connected,” the official noted.

The boost to logistics infrastructure is occurring within a favorable economic environment for the state. According to the Baja California Economic Outlook , the state ranked eighth nationally in the Quarterly Indicator of State Economic Activity during the second quarter of 2025, with an index of 109.5 .

The state’s export-oriented focus also reinforces the need for this planning. According to the same document, in the third quarter of 2025 , Baja California registered exports of $14,145.8 million , ranking as the fourth largest exporting state in the country , with a 9.3% share of the national total .

The available figures on the manufacturing structure show a high concentration of economic value in technology- and capital-intensive subsectors. The manufacture of computer, communication, and measurement equipment accounts for $156 billion , followed by the manufacture of transportation equipment with $90 billion , while other manufacturing industries contribute $71 billion .

In terms of foreign capital inflows, the state attracted US$1.549 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) through the second quarter of 2025, representing 4.6% of the national total , according to figures from the Ministry of Economy cited in the Economic Outlook. Of the total, 64.3% corresponded to reinvested earnings , reflecting the continued presence of capital already established in the state, despite a 26.8% year-on-year decrease in accumulated flows.

The undersecretary acknowledged that one of the main challenges going forward is geopolitical uncertainty , particularly due to its impact on investment decisions.

“There is uncertainty in investment flows and in the priority given to certain sectors, as we have seen at the national level in the automotive industry,” commented De los Santos Gómez, although he clarified that, while Baja California has a presence in this sector, it is not its main economic engine.

Another significant challenge is political transitions , and the state seeks to safeguard its projects through planning instruments. “Our best weapon is to enshrine these elements in plans and programs that transcend administrations,” he stated.

In that regard, he explained that the State Urban Development Plan is being reviewed to incorporate industrial growth zones, logistics corridors, and energy hubs that provide certainty to investors.

Within this territorial vision, he highlighted the potential of the Ojos Negros Airport , east of Ensenada, an infrastructure that is not very visible on the national logistics map.

“It is an airport with a runway of more than four kilometers , with conditions to receive cargo planes, and whose concession belongs to the state,” he stressed, which opens the possibility of developing logistical operations that contribute to decongesting the Tijuana metropolitan area.

The weight of the productive sector is also reflected in employment. Data from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry Program (IMMEX) , included in the Economic Panorama of Baja California, indicated that manufacturing accounts for more than 429,000 formal jobs in the state, while IMMEX establishments employ 349,314 people , with Tijuana as the main industrial hub.

For this strategy to materialize, the state official considered it essential to move beyond coordination towards alignment between government, private sector and academia.

“Coordination means reaching an agreement; alignment means that actions add up: public infrastructure, private investment, and talent development,” he explained.

Looking ahead two or three years, the undersecretary said he would like to see phase one of the Punta Colonet port in operation , progress on Otay II  , and a substantial improvement in the state’s energy balance.

“The availability of more electricity and natural gas would be a game-changer, because it would allow us to attract industries that do not currently consider Baja California,” he stated.

These advances, he concluded, would lay the foundation for a sectoral and territorial diversification of Baja California’s economic development, reducing the concentration in the Tijuana metropolitan area and opening new opportunities for other regions of the state.

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Turning Baja California ‘s geographic location into a sustainable competitive advantage is one of the central pillars of the economic planning strategy promoted by the state government, with a vision that integrates logistics, energy, and territorial development beyond political cycles, explained José Saúl de los Santos Gómez, Undersecretary of Economic Planning for Baja California and Director of the State Port Administration .

From the Ministry of Economy and Innovation , the state is working on consolidating a state logistics system , focused on articulating infrastructure projects and coordination with the private sector.

“We have a key location towards the United States and the Pacific coast, but that comparative advantage only becomes competitive to the extent that we accompany it with infrastructure and planning,” said De los Santos Gómez.

One of the flagship projects of this vision is the Punta Colonet port , whose development has been underway for more than four years. The official explained that in 2024 the Environmental Impact Statement was approved, and subsequently, the 50-year concession was granted , thus opening up a long-term project.

“This allows us to envision a three-stage development over a decade for a deep-water port with an estimated capacity of 4.8 million TEUs (20-foot containers) , in addition to general cargo, mineral bulk and energy terminals,” he noted.

He stressed that these types of projects require close coordination between the different levels of government , particularly with federal agencies such as the Ministries of Energy (Sener) , Navy (Semar) , Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) and  Economy (SE) .

“Energy and logistics infrastructure projects are long-term; they easily take four or five years of planning , plus two or three years of development , which exceeds a single administration,” he explained.

In this context, energy planning becomes a key component. The undersecretary clarified that it is not only about ensuring the volume of available energy, but also about guaranteeing its proper allocation.

“It’s not just the volume of energy, but its location within the territory; if we need it in Tijuana, Mexicali, San Quintín or Ensenada, that implies very precise geographical planning,” he stated.

This strategy is complemented by other projects such as the New Otay II Border Crossing , airport, rail and road schemes, which must be integrated as an interconnected system.

“All of this is happening in different places, and the challenge is to get them connected,” the official noted.

The boost to logistics infrastructure is occurring within a favorable economic environment for the state. According to the Baja California Economic Outlook , the state ranked eighth nationally in the Quarterly Indicator of State Economic Activity during the second quarter of 2025, with an index of 109.5 .

The state’s export-oriented focus also reinforces the need for this planning. According to the same document, in the third quarter of 2025 , Baja California registered exports of $14,145.8 million , ranking as the fourth largest exporting state in the country , with a 9.3% share of the national total .

The available figures on the manufacturing structure show a high concentration of economic value in technology- and capital-intensive subsectors. The manufacture of computer, communication, and measurement equipment accounts for $156 billion , followed by the manufacture of transportation equipment with $90 billion , while other manufacturing industries contribute $71 billion .

In terms of foreign capital inflows, the state attracted US$1.549 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) through the second quarter of 2025, representing 4.6% of the national total , according to figures from the Ministry of Economy cited in the Economic Outlook. Of the total, 64.3% corresponded to reinvested earnings , reflecting the continued presence of capital already established in the state, despite a 26.8% year-on-year decrease in accumulated flows.

The undersecretary acknowledged that one of the main challenges going forward is geopolitical uncertainty , particularly due to its impact on investment decisions.

“There is uncertainty in investment flows and in the priority given to certain sectors, as we have seen at the national level in the automotive industry,” commented De los Santos Gómez, although he clarified that, while Baja California has a presence in this sector, it is not its main economic engine.

Another significant challenge is political transitions , and the state seeks to safeguard its projects through planning instruments. “Our best weapon is to enshrine these elements in plans and programs that transcend administrations,” he stated.

In that regard, he explained that the State Urban Development Plan is being reviewed to incorporate industrial growth zones, logistics corridors, and energy hubs that provide certainty to investors.

Within this territorial vision, he highlighted the potential of the Ojos Negros Airport , east of Ensenada, an infrastructure that is not very visible on the national logistics map.

“It is an airport with a runway of more than four kilometers , with conditions to receive cargo planes, and whose concession belongs to the state,” he stressed, which opens the possibility of developing logistical operations that contribute to decongesting the Tijuana metropolitan area.

The weight of the productive sector is also reflected in employment. Data from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry Program (IMMEX) , included in the Economic Panorama of Baja California, indicated that manufacturing accounts for more than 429,000 formal jobs in the state, while IMMEX establishments employ 349,314 people , with Tijuana as the main industrial hub.

For this strategy to materialize, the state official considered it essential to move beyond coordination towards alignment between government, private sector and academia.

“Coordination means reaching an agreement; alignment means that actions add up: public infrastructure, private investment, and talent development,” he explained.

Looking ahead two or three years, the undersecretary said he would like to see phase one of the Punta Colonet port in operation , progress on Otay II  , and a substantial improvement in the state’s energy balance.

“The availability of more electricity and natural gas would be a game-changer, because it would allow us to attract industries that do not currently consider Baja California,” he stated.

These advances, he concluded, would lay the foundation for a sectoral and territorial diversification of Baja California’s economic development, reducing the concentration in the Tijuana metropolitan area and opening new opportunities for other regions of the state.

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Mexico’s transport, postal and storage sector ,  which falls under the tertiary activities of the economy, stood at 114.5 points in November 2025, a decrease of 1.4%  compared to last October, according to the  Global Indicator of Economic Activity (IGAE) , carried out by the  National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) .

On an annual basis,  Mexico’s logistics industry  also showed a negative performance , registering a  1.1% drop in its economic activity, according to the IGAE result.

Meanwhile, in the penultimate month of 2025, the IGAE fell 0.2% on a monthly basis, although on an annual basis it increased 1.1%, to stand at 105.6 points .

The IGAE allows us to understand and monitor the evolution of the real sector of the economy in the short term, so its measurement is key for economic decision-making.

Within this indicator, primary activities , such as agriculture and livestock, fell by 7%, while secondary  activities – manufacturing and construction – increased by 0.6% monthly.

Tertiary activities ,  which involve the service sector, declined by 0.4% in November 2025 compared to last October.

Meanwhile, on an annual basis, primary activities grew 2.9%, tertiary activities 1.5%, while secondary activities decreased 0.1 percent.

The contraction shown in the logistics sector, both monthly and annually, during November 2025, indicates a slight slowdown in this industry that impacts the growth of the IGAE.

For the Mexican economy, this means less movement of goods and a possible reduction in demand for intermediate and final goods.

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