Amid the growing regulatory complexity for trucking between Mexico and the United States , TIP Mexico assured that its fleet of trailers and semi-trailers is already prepared to operate under the legal and technical frameworks of both countries, with the goal of reducing delays and rejections at border crossings.

During the Expo Proveedores del Transporte y Logística 2026 , held at Cintermex in Monterrey, the company specializing in fleet leasing and management stated that its equipment complies with both Mexican Official Standards (NOM) and US regulations, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

According to TIP Mexico, one of the main challenges for Mexican fleets operating to the United States is that compliance with NOMs does not guarantee legal circulation in US territory, so the units must also align with the requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT) , the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

“Monterrey is the epicenter of logistical dynamism to the north. We want to give absolute certainty to carriers: our units are prepared to comply simultaneously with the legal framework of both countries,” said Eugenio Noriega, Trailer Director of TIP Mexico.

The company presented a regulatory equivalence matrix to explain the requirements faced by carriers in cross-border operations. Among these, it highlighted NOM-035-SCT, related to manufacturing specifications; NOM-068-SCT-2-2014 , focused on physical and mechanical conditions; and NOM-012-SCT regarding weights and dimensions.

According to the company, the FMCSA recognizes NOM-068 as equivalent to the US periodic inspection program for maintenance and operational safety , while in the case of weights and dimensions there is no automatic recognition, so the units must comply with federal and state limits in the United States.

TIP Mexico added that its equipment incorporates approved ABS braking systems , regulatory lighting configurations and perimeter safety components aligned with US standards, in addition to aerodynamic elements to optimize fuel consumption on international routes.

The company also indicated that, through short and long-term pure leasing schemes, it seeks to help Mexican fleets increase operational capacity with equipment certified for safe interchange, particularly during high demand seasons.

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DP World announced the appointment of Terry Donohoe as CEO for its operations in Mexico , with the goal of leading the logistics business in the national market . He will oversee the network comprised of five freight forwarding offices and four warehouses located in various industrial centers, supported by 800 employees.

“I am honored to assume this role and to build upon the strong foundation already established in Mexico. The market presents significant opportunities, and I look forward to working with our teams to strengthen our capabilities, support our customers’ growth, and help build more resilient and efficient supply chains across the region,” said Donohoe.

Donohoe has over 30 years of experience in global logistics and supply chain management at various companies in the sector . Since joining the company in 2023, he has served as Senior Vice President of Freight Forwarding for the Americas , where he led regional operations and oversaw the expansion of the business across the region, including markets such as Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Chile, and the United States.

Furthermore, under Donohoe’s leadership in the region, the company expanded its presence to 40 freight forwarding offices with a team of 400 people . Prior to joining DP World, Donohoe held positions such as Vice President of Operations in Toll Group ‘s Global Transportation division and leadership roles at Agility , Schenker , GeoLogistics , and BAX Global. 

Brian Enright, CEO of DP World Americas, highlighted that Terry has extensive experience in logistics and proven leadership in complex operations in the region , so “his track record in driving operational excellence, fostering innovation and managing high-performing teams positions him ideally to lead our operations in Mexico.”

Since its arrival in Mexico in 2021, DP World has consolidated an expanding logistics platform with a presence in the country’s main industrial and commercial hubs, including industrial centers such as Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Querétaro, and Ciudad Juárez.

The company offers comprehensive supply chain solutions encompassing transportation, warehousing, and value-added services for sectors such as automotive, technology, retail , and perishables . Furthermore, its operations focus on end-to-end international services and cross-border logistics that facilitate trade between Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

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Mexico climbed six positions in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index  compiled by the consultancy Kearney , moving from 25th place last year to 19th in 2026. This advance places it as the second fastest-growing country in the ranking , only behind Singapore, and in fifth place among emerging markets.

During the presentation of the indicator, Gerardo Rocha, managing partner of Kearney Mexico, highlighted that the United States maintains its first-place ranking, followed by Canada and Japan, while China occupies fourth position . For the first time in 13 years, Asia surpasses Europe in participation, with 10 countries included in the ranking compared to nine European countries.

In the exclusive ranking of emerging markets, Mexico ranks fifth, behind China, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil . Among the strengths highlighted by investors are the ease of doing business (31%) and the skilled workforce (28%).

Rocha also noted that industrial policy remains a key factor for investors when deciding where to allocate their capital . In fact, 84% of the investors surveyed considered this factor to be “very important” or “extremely important” when making their investment decisions.

“Another issue is which of these industrial policy options are most welcomed by investors, and which are not as positively received. We can see that among those that are much better rated is everything related to infrastructure development. When industrial policy includes infrastructure development, it leads to greater attraction for foreign direct investment,” he noted.

However, he indicated that challenges remain in maintaining competitiveness in key industrial sectors, especially in light manufacturing. To consolidate progress, it will be essential to promote technological innovation, improve regulatory efficiency, and strengthen the domestic economy .

He also noted that among the macroeconomic risks, geopolitical tensions persist (36%) , commodity price increases (30%), and political instability in developed markets (30%).

Rocha also noted that investors demand greater legal certainty and protection of property rights. Public-private partnerships and regional integration, such as the renegotiation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), will be crucial for securing long-term investments .

Furthermore, the executive noted that the most attractive industries for investment in Mexico are telecommunications, aerospace and defense, transportation, and private goods; he also indicated that the integration of supply chains in North America and the nearshoring trend reinforce its attractiveness in an uncertain global economy.

The report produced by Kearney has been conducted since 1998 and is based on surveys of more than 500 CEOs and directors of the world’s leading companies, all with a turnover exceeding $500 million.

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According to figures from the  US Census Bureau , Mexico reaffirmed its position as the main trading partner of the United States in February 2026 , once again ranking as the top supplier of goods to the United States and the main importer of US products, while Canada and China showed declines.

According to an analysis by  T21 Business Intelligence ,  the exchange of goods between Mexico and its northern neighbor was $73,217.2 million during the second month of 2026 , an increase of 7.1% compared to February 2025.

In contrast, Canada fell 8.9% , totaling $57,543.6 million in February 2026; while  China dropped 36.1% compared to the same month last year , with a total traded value of $26,902.2 million.

In the accumulated January-February 2026, Mexico also led the trade exchange with the United States, with a total of 147,322.1 million dollars ; Canada reached 110,335.4 million dollars and China 56,289.2 million dollars in the first two months.

Regarding exports to the United States in the second month of 2026, Mexico maintained a solid performance, sending goods to the United States for 44,310.7 million dollars , which meant an increase of 6.4% annually.

Meanwhile, Canada exported $29,172.3 million, 16.5% less than in February 2025. China totaled $18,955.6 million in merchandise shipments to the United States last February, a figure that represented a decline of 40.1% compared to the same month in 2025.

In terms of imports, Mexico also solidified its position as the leading buyer of U.S. products, with $28.9065 billion in February 2026 , representing an 8 percent year-over-year increase. Canada saw a slight increase of 0.4%, totaling $28.3713 billion during the same period. China imported a total of $7.9466 billion, 24% less than in February 2025.

The  trade balance  in February 2026 showed a surplus for Mexico (15,404.2 million dollars) , China (11,009.1 million dollars) and Canada (801 million dollars).

Last February, the positive trend in trade between Mexico and the United States continued, as shown in January 2016, when the value of the exchange of goods was 74,105 million dollars.

The results for the second month of 2026 also reflect Mexico’s leading position in trade with the United States , despite constant pressure from its northern neighbor through protectionist measures. Meanwhile, Canada faces obstacles and China is losing ground in the North American market.

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“In Mexico, it’s very common to have tariff recovery processes, I would say even more so than in the United States. Some say: whatever is lost is already a gain. Excuse the expression, but there are companies that were depleted of capital by these tariffs , so the opportunity to recover them is a source of work,” he emphasized.

To manage the returns, Gómez Marín explained that the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will implement an automated web portal for importers and customs brokers.

He estimated that the amount in dispute totals 166 billion dollars (USD) , corresponding to payments actually made during the period of validity of the IEEPA tariffs, that is, from February 1, 2025 to February 20, 2026.

He noted that the validation process will be rigorous, so he believes that companies requesting a refund must accurately demonstrate the origin of their goods and the integrity of their manufacturing records.

“Their files must be thoroughly reviewed, they must be very sure of the origin of the raw materials, and I would even say packaging, packing, labor, energy and all associated costs, so that they are very sure that they will be able to recover the tariff,” he warned.

He indicated that the success of the claims will depend on whether the tariffs have been paid and whether they are under suspension or temporary regimes .

“CBP estimates approximately 300,000 simultaneous applications because that’s a lot. We have to consider that it’s roughly a year of operation, and we also have to remember that the United States is one of Mexico’s main trading partners,” he added.

In this process of tariff refunds, Gómez Marín recommended that companies seek external technical and legal advice to correctly integrate the required documentation given the complexity of the procedure.

It is worth remembering that on February 20, the United States Supreme Court ruled, with six votes in favor and three against, that the tariffs imposed through IEEPA were unconstitutional, considering that Trump exceeded his powers.

According to the U.S. Constitution, the power to regulate foreign trade belongs to Congress , so the Executive branch can only exercise powers in this matter to the extent that they have been delegated to it by legislation.

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Mexico began 2016 as the leading exporter of goods to the United States and also became the top buyer of U.S. products. Canada and China, the other major trading partners of the U.S., saw declines in their trade, according to figures from the U.S. Census Bureau .

According to an analysis by  T21 Business Intelligence , the value of bilateral trade between Mexico and the United States reached $74.105 billion during the first month of this year, an increase of 6.5% compared to January 2025.

In contrast, Canada and China reported significant declines during the period. Canada showed a 19.5% drop compared to 2025, totaling $52.84 billion in January 2026. China registered a 43% year-on-year contraction, with total trade of $29.387 billion in the first month of 2026.

Regarding exports to the United States, Mexico maintained its leadership, sending products to the United States worth $42,517.7 million in January 2026, 2% more than in the same month of 2025.

Conversely, Canadian exports to the United States totaled $28.33 billion, a 26.1% year-over-year decrease. China’s merchandise shipments to the United States totaled $21.05 billion in the first month of 2026, a 49.4% decline compared to January 2025.

In terms of imports, Mexico purchased US goods worth $31.5872 billion in January 2026, a 13.1% year-over-year increase. Canada’s imports totaled $24.5103 billion, a 10.3% decrease compared to the same month last year. During the same period, China imported a total of $8.3291 billion, 15.9% less than in January 2025.

In January 2026, Donald Trump completed one year of his second term as President of the United States, an administration characterized by protectionist economic policies and the imposition of tariffs on various countries around the world. Despite this, Mexico has managed to circumvent these measures and has positioned itself as a key player in trade with the United States ; meanwhile, Canada and China have experienced setbacks in their trade with the world’s largest economy.

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Global air cargo movement began 2026 with a growth of 5.6% compared to January 2025 , although with regional gaps and uncertainty due to US trade policies and the conflict in the Middle East, which will “weigh heavily” on global supply chains.

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) , capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), also increased, registering a 3.6% year-on-year rise.

“Air cargo demand got off to a strong start in 2026. Regionally, the story is more polarized. Airlines in Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Europe reported faster-than-average growth. In contrast, carriers in the Americas reported aggregate contractions,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.

However, he said that the resilience of air cargo will continue to be tested in the coming months, a situation that will be addressed at the upcoming IATA Global Cargo Symposium in Lima, Peru, which will take place from March 10 to 12 , “where strengthening the adaptability and efficiency of air cargo through digitalization and other measures will be a key focus.”

In January 2026, African airlines experienced a year-on-year increase of 18.2% , the highest growth of all regions. Capacity increased by 6.5% compared to the same month in 2025.

In contrast, North American airlines saw a 0.5% year-over-year decline . North America was the only region to show a decrease in capacity, with a slight year-over-year drop of 0.2%.

Those in Latin America and the Caribbean showed a decline of 2% in the comparison period, although they increased their capacity by 2.3% in January 2026 compared to the same period last year.

IATA indicated that air cargo volumes increased in most major trade corridors, with the exception of the Asia-North America route zone.

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Global air cargo movement began 2026 with a growth of 5.6% compared to January 2025 , although with regional gaps and uncertainty due to US trade policies and the conflict in the Middle East, which will “weigh heavily” on global supply chains.

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) , capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), also increased, registering a 3.6% year-on-year rise.

“Air cargo demand got off to a strong start in 2026. Regionally, the story is more polarized. Airlines in Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Europe reported faster-than-average growth. In contrast, carriers in the Americas reported aggregate contractions,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.

However, he said that the resilience of air cargo will continue to be tested in the coming months, a situation that will be addressed at the upcoming IATA Global Cargo Symposium in Lima, Peru, which will take place from March 10 to 12 , “where strengthening the adaptability and efficiency of air cargo through digitalization and other measures will be a key focus.”

In January 2026, African airlines experienced a year-on-year increase of 18.2% , the highest growth of all regions. Capacity increased by 6.5% compared to the same month in 2025.

In contrast, North American airlines saw a 0.5% year-over-year decline . North America was the only region to show a decrease in capacity, with a slight year-over-year drop of 0.2%.

Those in Latin America and the Caribbean showed a decline of 2% in the comparison period, although they increased their capacity by 2.3% in January 2026 compared to the same period last year.

IATA indicated that air cargo volumes increased in most major trade corridors, with the exception of the Asia-North America route zone.

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According to data from the US Census Bureau , Mexico ended 2025 as the main supplier of goods to the United States and also ranked as the top importer of US products , while Taiwan became the third largest trading partner of the northern neighbor, displacing China to fourth place.

In December 2025, Mexico solidified its position as the United States’ top trading partner, registering a trade of goods worth $70.521 billion , once again surpassing Canada, which totaled $57.2862 billion. Taiwan’s trade with the United States totaled $29.4955 billion, just ahead of China, which registered $29.4922 billion, placing it in fourth position.

According to an analysis by T21 Business Intelligence , Mexico’s bilateral trade with the United States reached $872.834 billion in 2025 , representing a 4% increase compared to 2024, when it totaled $839.555 billion. In contrast, Canada registered $719.4786 billion last year, a 5.6% decrease; while China reported $414.6881 billion, a 28.7% drop.

In exports to the United States, Mexico totaled $534,873.5 million in the period January-December 2025 , an increase of 5.8% compared to shipments made in 2024. Canada, for its part, exported $382,960.3 million, a contraction of 7%, and China totaled $308,379.7 million during the past year, which represented a decline of 29.7 percent.

In terms of imports, Mexico purchased US goods worth $337,960.1 million in 2025 , 1.2% more than in 2024. In this category, Canada totaled $336,518.3 million, which is 3.8% less than in 2024; while China imported a total of $106,308.4 million, which meant a contraction of 25.8% compared to 2024.

Mexico, top US buyer in December

During December 2025, Mexico was the main importer of US products with $28,161.1 million , representing a growth of 14.6% compared to the same month in 2024. It was followed by Canada with $25,512 million, a decrease of 5.4%, and Taiwan with $4,799.3 million, an increase of 33% over 2024.

In exports to the United States in the last month of last year, Mexico reaffirmed its leadership with $42.36 billion , an 8 percent increase. Meanwhile, Canada exported the equivalent of $31.77 billion to the United States, 10.6% less than in 2014, while Taiwan sold goods to its northern neighbor worth $24.69 billion, a 144.7% increase compared to 2014.

Mexico ended 2025 consolidating its position as the most important trading partner of the United States, despite the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump and the political tensions regarding trade and security .

In contrast, Canada and China felt the effects of the trade war driven by the United States more strongly, which was reflected in drops in their volumes of goods exchanged with their northern neighbor, weakening their position vis-à-vis Mexico.

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What began as a desire to create a more efficient e-commerce system in Mexico has now become a company with a compound annual growth rate of 120% , projecting to launch operations in the United States within the next three months. This is the story of  WeShip , a 100% Mexican logistics management platform. 

“Before starting WeShip, we were  e-commerce operators (…) we had to work with multiple shipping companies, multiple systems; that’s when we realized that they weren’t as well designed for operators, so we decided to launch the first version of our system. In fact, we were our own customers, our own guinea pigs doing the tests and so on, but that was in 2021, when we launched the first version of the system to the market,” said Adrián Galán, founder and director of WeShip, in an interview with T21. 

Now they are venturing into the United States, backed by a good relationship with parcel companies in Mexico, who helped FedEx itself invite them to open a division in the United States, where their priority will be to serve the domestic and Hispanic market . 

“We’ve already opened a Limited Liability Company (LLC), we already have the FedEx account in the United States, we’re already in contact with FedEx for platforms, we’re also in contact with USPS (US Postal Service) , the government parcel service, to launch with them and with UPS . With those three, which the Americans call the big three , the three largest,” Galán pointed out. 

Furthermore, one of the platform’s standout features is that it was developed by Mexicans. Its system centralizes supplier management in a single portal, allowing operators and clients to connect  e-commerce stores  and automate processes such as generating shipping labels and capturing addresses.   

WeShip’s administrative portal offers complete control over shipments in real time, with advanced features for scheduling deliveries, detecting issues, and generating reports . This precise tracking capability optimizes decision-making and saves time. “We save our clients a lot of manual processes,” Galán commented. 

Furthermore, it integrates advanced analytics to evaluate the performance of warehouses and shipping companies, and offers brand customization options on tracking pages and notifications. Regarding the payment model, the platform does not charge monthly fees, only for the shipping labels purchased .  

Founded in 2021, WeShip generated $95,000 in revenue in its first year and closed the last fiscal year with $2.2 million . Its technology is used by entrepreneurs and corporations such as Costco , Sally Beauty , and Banco Dondé . 

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