Two Key Logistics Hubs | 10+ Organizations and Companies | Multiple Industry-Focused Discussions

From August 25 to September 2, 2026, JCtrans led a delegation of member companies on a nine-day business visit to Mexico.

From Mexico City to Manzanillo, and from air cargo to port logistics, the delegation met with government agencies, industry associations, and local logistics companies. Through a series of meetings and site visits, participants explored air cargo, port transportation, customs clearance and warehousing, manufacturing demand, and cooperation with local agents.

The visit gave member companies a closer look at how Mexico’s logistics market operates. It also brought them face to face with a range of local business contacts, with several companies identifying potential areas for cooperation.

Visit to AIFA-Exploring Mexico’s Emerging Air Cargo Gateway

The delegation visited the cargo terminal at Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) to learn about its operating model, air cargo facilities, customs procedures, and future expansion plans.

AIFA has continued to expand its air cargo infrastructure in recent years. By early 2026, its share of Mexico’s air cargo market had exceeded 33%. The airport team introduced the delegation to its cargo terminal, bonded warehousing facilities, customs operations, and expansion plans. Discussions also covered air cargo between China and Mexico, cross-border logistics, and local warehousing resources.

For logistics companies expanding into Mexico and North America, the visit provided a clearer, firsthand view of Mexico’s air cargo network and its future market potential.

A Closer Look at Manzanillo-Understanding the Local Logistics Chain, from Port to Warehousing

As one of Mexico’s major Pacific gateways, the Port of Manzanillo handles a substantial share of the container traffic along the country’s Pacific coast. It is also an important link between Asian manufacturing centers and markets in Mexico and North America. In the first five months of 2026, the port handled more than 1.7 million TEUs. Its overall handling capacity is expected to increase further as expansion projects move ahead.

The delegation visited the National Port System Administration (ASIPONA), Strategic Port Alliance Group (GAEP), and CONTECON container terminal to gain a detailed understanding of the local logistics infrastructure and operating environment, covering port planning, terminal operations, and warehousing resources.

ASIPONA presented an overview of port operations and the Cuyutlán Lagoon container project. GAEP introduced its refrigerated and dry cargo storage facilities, while CONTECON provided a detailed briefing on terminal handling and yard management.

During the meetings, member companies held in-depth discussions on freight forwarding cooperation, customs clearance coordination, warehousing resources, and local delivery. These discussions provided a clearer view of how Chinese-made goods are cleared, stored, and distributed after arriving in Mexico.

Visits to Member Companies-Turning Local Resources into Practical Business Cooperation

In addition to visiting the airport and port, the delegation met with JCtrans member companies SCE and WEPORT to see how local logistics operations are managed in practice.

• SCE holds Customs License No. 1861 and handles more than 7,000 customs clearances annually. It also operates a 10,000-square-meter bonded warehouse and a 16,000-TEU container yard near the Port of Manzanillo, giving member companies direct insight into local customs clearance and warehousing operations.

• WEPORT, headquartered in Mexico City, provides integrated ocean freight, air freight, customs brokerage, and warehousing services. In 2025, it entered into an equity partnership with Radiant Logistics, further expanding its cross-border logistics capabilities.

During the face-to-face discussions, member companies addressed practical issues including Mexican customs clearance policies, DDP/DDU operations, local warehousing, coordination between ocean and air freight, and customs reform. Compared with simply gathering market information, visiting local companies allowed the delegation to see firsthand how they operate, allocate resources, and work with business partners. Several companies identified potential areas for cooperation that will be explored further.

JCtrans member companies also held focused discussions with a number of Mexican government agencies, industry associations, and business organizations, including the Mexican Association of Logistics Operators (AOLM), Mexico City Secretariat of Economic Development (SEDECO), National Chamber of the Transformation Industry (CANACINTRA), Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (COPARMEX), and Association of Entrepreneurs and Sister Cities.

Covering the policy environment, industry demand, logistics infrastructure, and local business networks, these discussions helped member companies move beyond learning about the Mexican market to establishing direct connections within it.

Through this business visit, JCtrans gave its member companies direct exposure to Mexico’s day-to-day logistics operations. They returned not only with a deeper understanding of the market, but also with local contacts to follow up with, a series of face-to-face business discussions, and potential opportunities for cooperation.

This is also why JCtrans continues to organize overseas business visits: to take members into target markets and bring relevant resources directly to them. JCtrans will continue to focus on the international business needs of its member companies by visiting key markets and connecting members with local governments, ports, airports, industry associations, and established logistics companies. These efforts will help develop more direct and effective networks for international cooperation.

Every overseas business visit starts with connections—and brings members closer to real business opportunities.