U.S. Tariff Policy Could Lead to Port Congestion and Higher Freight Rates The U.S. has imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports, effective Tuesday, February 4. Similarly, Donald Trump confirmed a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada starting the same date. Additionally, a plan was announced [...]

  Increase in AICM Tariffs for 2025 Starting January 1, 2025, the Airport Use Fee (TUA) at Mexico City International Airport (AICM) will increase by 2.5%. With this adjustment, domestic flight fees will be set at $29.70 (598 MXN), while international flights will cost $56.39 (1,135 MXN). Impact on Airfare [...]

  Trump’s Tariffs to Impact Tequila Competitiveness: CRT The imposition of a 25% tariff on Mexican products entering the U.S. will affect tequila’s competitiveness in its main market, according to the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT). In 2024, Mexico exported 400.3 million liters of tequila, with 84% destined for the U.S. [...]

  Vehicle Marking: A Regulation in Progress and Without Clear Direction The marking of federal transport units in Mexico has been a topic of debate in recent months. Initially, on February 7, 2025, the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transport (SICT) published a regulation in the Official Gazette of the [...]

Mexico Seeks to Avoid U.S. Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum The government of Mexico, led by Claudia Sheinbaum, is negotiating with the U.S. to avoid 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Unlike the European Union and Canada, which responded with reciprocal measures, Mexico is seeking a negotiated solution to [...]

Rail Freight Movement in Mexico Increased by 16.3% Year-on-Year in January During the first four weeks of 2025, the volume of freight moved by rail in Mexico reached 97,988 railcars and intermodal units, a 16.3% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the American Association of Railroads. [...]

OMA Reports a 9.9% Increase in Passenger Traffic for January 2025 The Central Northern Airport Group (OMA), under the leadership of Ricardo Dueñas, has reported an impressive 9.9% increase in passenger traffic for January 2025 compared to the previous year. This increase reflects the overall recovery and growth of the [...]

Mexicana Reopens Its Route to Campeche Last Sunday, Mexicana de Aviación resumed its route between Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) and Campeche, marking a milestone in the country’s air connectivity. Flight 1700 took off at 07:40 AM aboard a Boeing 737-800, landing at Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport in Campeche [...]

Lázaro Cárdenas Port Reaches Milestone with Three Millionth Vehicle Unloaded Lázaro Cárdenas Port has reached a significant milestone by unloading its three-millionth unit at the Specialized Automotive Terminal (TEA), operated by SSA Marine Mexico. This terminal, inaugurated in 2010, is the first of its kind in the country and has [...]

Altamira Closes 2024 as the Second Fastest-Growing Port in Mexico The Port of Altamira ended 2024 as the second fastest-growing port in Mexico, surpassing Manzanillo, Veracruz, and Coatzacoalcos. This achievement was driven by an increase in general cargo handling, liquid bulk, and a new record in vehicle exports. Growth and [...]