CONTINUED EXPANSION IN MEXICO FOR THE WLP
Date: 05/10/2021
Mexican Secretariat of the Economy (SE) Signs MoU with WLP
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – 05 October 2021: The Mexican Secretariat of the Economy (SE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Logistics Passport (WLP), establishing the SE as a coordinating partner in the country which became a WLP Hub earlier this year.
Mexico is one of the largest economies in Latin America, and 15th globally in terms of GDP. In 2019, Mexican export products were $480bn, and as a major exporter of IT equipment, as well as auto parts and accessories, it has a well-established industrial base.
By deepening its partnership with the WLP network, Mexico has the opportunity to diversify its international trade profile with other countries and regions and create opportunities for Mexican companies to expand their supplier and customer base.
Mike Bhaskaran, CEO of the WLP, said: “Mexico is of strategic importance to the success of the World Logistics Passport in the Americas, and we look forward to working with the SE to foster further partner registrations such as ports, airports, customs, and other key logistics actors."
Traders and freight forwarders that are members of the WLP can expect to have an annual increase in trade on average of up to 5-10%. As Mexican traders benefit from more effective and efficient cargo trade, this will open up new trade routes and offer access to new markets, particularly in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
The Mexican Secretariat of the Economy, whose signature is on the Memorandum of Understanding, will act as the coordinating partner in the country. The role of the SE is to remove barriers to create a more fluid business environment for local traders. Members of the WLP in Mexico can expect a range of membership benefits including cost and time efficiencies, opening the door for additional economic opportunities facilitated by faster trade.
Mexico’s status as a WLP Hub was strengthened following the signing of an MoU between CONCAMIN and the WLP earlier this year. CONCAMIN is a key coordinating partner between the public and private sector, especially the Mexican export industry, and supporting and strengthening Mexico’s international trade.
H.E. Tatiana Clouthier, Secretary of Economy of Mexico, said: “We are pleased to sign this MoU with Dubai Logistics World which is the start point for working together on an efficient trade facilitation platform to enhance our performance for the sake of moving forward and building a future in the benefit of our people. The WLP presents Mexican businesses with the opportunity to diversify its trading partner, increasing both imports and critically, exports to countries in the region and further afield. Expanding our horizons to Asia and Africa and the Middle East is a vital part of the formula to the country’s economic development.”
H.E Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, said: “DP World is proud to be part of this private-sector led initiative to boost trade around the world. Mexico is already a major route for our organisation and other Dubai-based partners. We welcome the SE in our collective efforts to make trade quicker, easier and more cost-effective.”