Logistics Intelligence Bulletin | 3 Nov 2025 → 10 Nov 2025
The last week left key movements for foreign trade in Mexico: regulatory adjustments in customs, signs of moderate economic cooling in North America and a steady acceleration of nearshoring in automotive manufacturing.
Meanwhile, Pacific ports continue to grow as an axis of regional connectivity, reinforcing the importance of 4PL logistics strategies and greater coordination in multimodal chains.
This week we will focus on identifying what decisions can be taken today to strengthen resilience, reduce costs and ensure operational continuity in the face of regulatory and demand changes.
📰 What was relevant from the previous week
Automotive resilience and nearshoring continue to drive investments
The Mexican Association of the Automotive Industry (AMIA) reported year-on-year growth close to 5.8% in automotive production in its last cut (September 2025), driven by the reconfiguration of supply chains to Mexico and North America. In addition, several terminals reported a higher flow of units via services RoRo And LoLo, especially in Lázaro Cárdenas and Veracruz.
The trend confirms the transition to regional supply platforms with greater logistical control and lower geopolitical risks.
Key Impact:
This growth reinforces the relevance of logistics operators specialized in project loads, efficient customs control and 4PL schemes with full visibility of material flow. For forwarders and exporters, it becomes key to anticipate demand for backyards and complementary land routes to avoid bottlenecks during peak production.
SOURCE: https://www.t21.com.mx
Adjustments to customs surveillance and compliance
The Tax Administration Service (SAT) reinforced guidelines for documentary inspection and traceability of goods at strategic crossings in the north, as part of the operational update of the Customs Law published in recent weeks.
Electronic verification of origin, value and tariff classification is prioritized.
Key Impact:
Greater traceability means greater legal certainty, but also the need for impeccable documentation. Companies must strengthen internal controls, tariff catalogues and synchronization between purchasing, logistics and accounting areas.
SOURCE: https://www.reforma.com (Economy section)
Pacific ports maintain expansion in container flow
The Manzanillo Integral Port Administration reported an estimated growth of ~ 7% per year in container handling in its report for the third quarter of 2025, driven by a greater movement of manufactured products and industrial components.
Lázaro Cárdenas also registered sustained increases, consolidating itself as an alternative for Asia-Mexico-U.S. networks. UU.
Key Impact:
The logistics network is gradually shifting part of the dependence on the Gulf to strategic nodes in the Pacific, where intermodal services (train + road transport) strengthen continuity in 4PL chains.
SOURCE: https://www.puertomanzanillo.com.mx
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🇲🇽 The highlights of the DOF
Amendments to Foreign Trade Rules — Ministry of Finance
During the last week, the Official Gazette of the Federation published operational adjustments in the area of customs clearance procedures and documentary regularization, aimed at strengthening traceability in temporary importation, IMMEX and maquila.
The change implies greater precision in the integration of files and in the control of inventories linked to manufacturing processes.
This adjustment directly impacts 4PL logistics operators, customs agents, export manufacturing companies and distributors that integrate triangulated chains with North America.
SOURCE: https://www.dof.gob.mx?year=2025&month=10&day=30
📡 In the spotlight this week
Thursday — Release of global manufacturing PMI indicators
The release of the new PMI indices that measure manufacturing activity in the United States is expected to be released. U.S., Mexico and Asia.
For logistics chains, these indicators are used to anticipate import/export volumes, transport demand and the use of yards and warehouses over the coming weeks.
Continuous monitoring — Operating conditions at northern border crossings
It is recommended to monitor waiting times in Laredo, El Paso and Tijuana, given the recent adjustment in review criteria by U.S. authorities.
This can influence routes, delivery windows, and operating costs.
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📈 The key facts
Economy — Peso-dollar exchange rate
The Mexican peso has shown moderate movements within an administered range, reflecting relative stability despite external pressures.
For importers/exporters, this allows hedging and budgeting to be planned without abrupt volatility.
SOURCE: https://www.banxico.org.mx
Logistics — Port movement in Manzanillo
The port maintains year-on-year growth close to 7% in container handling accumulated to the third quarter of 2025.
This confirms its role as a critical node for Asia-Mexico-North American chains and reinforces the need for forwarder strategies with early intermodal integration.
SOURCE: https://www.puertomanzanillo.com.mx
🔍 Interdabs Strategic Vision
Recent movements reaffirm that competitive advantage is not only in transport capacity, but in the capacity for logistical coordination, real-time visibility and frictionless document compliance.
For the coming days, it will be key to anticipate congestion and strengthen communication between purchasing, logistics and accounting areas, in line with the new customs guidelines.
As strategic partners in foreign trade, the focus must be on operational continuity, preventive management and evidence-based decision-making.
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