Mexico Transport Sector Research Highlights

Economic News

Will Latin America’s transport mega-projects revolutionise trade?
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En Español – Latin American countries are working on large-scale transport infrastructure projects – The Bioceanic Corridor will link Brazil’s Atlantic coast with Chile’s Pacific ports – Projects are expected to close the infrastructure gap and bolster international trade – The transport links will also improve economic opportunities in underdeveloped areas As Latin America continues…

Global Platform

Omar Fayad, governor of Hidalgo

In this Global Platform video, Omar Fayad, governor of Hidalgo, talks about the state’s economic diversification strategy, which has involved comprehensive legislative reform, the promotion of public-private partnerships and an expansion of its sources of foreign investment. The government of Hidalgo has worked to improve the business ecosystem by prioritising the digitalisation of administrative

Covid Response Report

Report: What is the outlook for growth for Latin America’s petrochemicals and logistics sectors?

The petrochemicals and logistics sectors have been some of the most exposed industries in Latin America and across the world during the past 13 months. Both critical to the region’s economies, they faced substantial headwinds in the early months of the pandemic, such as closed borders and strict measures on industrial operations. For petrochemicals and chemical firms, the immediate impact has been…

Economic News

How is Covid-19 impacting supply chains in Mexico?
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En Español While the Covid-19 pandemic has broken 720,000 cases and led to almost 34,000 deaths globally as of 29March, Mexico – which has the world’s 10th-largest population, at 127m – has reported 993cases and 20deaths. To date the country’s response has been one of tempered caution. Domestic and international flights continue to operate, albeit less regularly,…

Country Report

The Report: Mexico 2019
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Following the economic crises of the 1980s and 1990s, Mexico implemented a series of liberalising structural reforms, enabling it to become one of the world’s most open, trade-orientated emerging economies. However, the slowdown of the US economy, to which Mexico’s fortunes are closely tied, and the rising uncertainty generated by global trade tensions has affected development. Analysts expect

Analysis

Public investment drives upgrade and extension of road network in Mexico
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The upgrade of the nation’s road infrastructure is a major priority for Mexico’s current government, led by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, better known by his acronym AMLO. The country has emerged as an international centre of trade, making the improvement of connectivity between ports and centres of manufacturing an imperative to maintaining ongoing growth. The interior of the country…

Analysis

New automotive clusters established in the state of San Luis Potosí
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San Luis Potosí’s automotive manufacturing industry has had a notable impact on the economy, generating 8% of its GDP and dominating the state’s several sprawling industrial parks. The first automotive company entered the state in 1968 and in the years since, the number of such companies with operations in San Luis Potosí have increased rapidly. In 2006, 83 automotive companies were active in…

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The Report: Mexico 2019: Automotive & Aerospace
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Over the last two decades Mexico has consolidated its position as the leading automotive exporter in Latin America and a major player in the industry worldwide. The country hosts production plants from nine major international automakers, manufacturing passenger vehicles, light and heavy tractors and trucks, in addition to plastic, aluminium and steel component. The country is also steadily emerging…

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The Report: Mexico 2019: Transport & Logistics
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Both the current and previous administrations have shown a commitment to updating and expanding the capacity of the transport system. Nevertheless the country is facing increasing overcapacity at its ports, rural roads remain unpaved and developers are struggling to find suitable locations for new warehouses. Certain segments face specific challenges, notably in terms of security concerns for road…

Interview

José Zozaya, CEO, Kansas City Southern México: Interview
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Interview:José Zozaya How competitive and efficient are Mexico’s railroads compared to those in the US and Canada? JOSÉ ZOZAYA: According to an OECD study on the global railway industry, Mexico’s network is one of the most efficient in Latin America. It represents a key element for competitiveness and economic growth by connecting the most important logistics centres in the country with…

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