Grupo México Transportes ordered two new 150-car rail ferries for Gulf of Mexico service, expanding capacity where demand outpaces supply.
The brief
The railroad is gaining share from highway carriers and barges, with finished-vehicle shipments from Mexico seeing strong demand. Its security strategy, overhauled in 2016, uses drones, real-time monitoring, and embedded Mexican National Guard liaisons, resulting in 72 incidents out of 30,000 shipments.
Takeaway
Evaluate cross-border Mexico-US rail ferry options for finished vehicles and high-value goods, considering the expanded capacity and Grupo México Transportes' documented security protocols.
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