December 2025 closes with a total reconfiguration of foreign trade. Two factors are forcing Mexican exporters to redesign their strategies: the operational inauguration of the Megaport of Chancay in Peru and the entry into force of the Reform to the Customs Law in Mexico. While the former threatens to divert cargo that previously passed through Manzanillo, the latter imposes unprecedented digital scrutiny. At Control Terrestre, we analyze how these changes are redefining the logistics landscape and how we are preparing our clients for this new environment.
The Impact of Chancay: Competition or Complement for Mexico?
The port of Chancay has begun to receive mega-ships that previously could only dock in ports of the U.S. or Mexico. This generates an immediate change in Pacific routes:
Direct Asia-South America Routes: Chancay reduces transit time to the south by up to 10 days. This means that Mexico is no longer the obligatory stopover for regional redistribution.
Pressure on Mexican Ports: Ports such as Lázaro Cárdenas and Manzanillo face the urgent need to modernize their infrastructure in order not to lose competitiveness against the Peruvian giant.
Opportunity for Ground Transportation: Ironically, the success of Chancay is driving greater demand for high-efficiency ground transportation in Mexico to move manufacturing inputs that still depend on the USMCA ecosystem.
Consequently, Mexican companies must optimize their internal logistics. Ground transportation can no longer be a simple transfer; it must be an extension of port agility.
Customs Law Reform 2025: Zero Tolerance for Digital Error
The customs reform that came into effect in the last quarter of 2025 has changed the rules of responsibility. Now, scrutiny is 100% digital and preventative.
Absolute Responsibility of the Agent and Carrier: The new rules require perfect documentary traceability. Any error in the CFDI with Complement Carta Porte can halt the operation indefinitely.
100% Digital Customs: The National Customs Agency of Mexico (ANAM) has implemented real-time risk analysis systems. This accelerates the crossing for those who comply, but severely penalizes those who maintain manual processes.
Reduced Times in Terminals: Storage times have been shortened, requiring a much faster inventory turnover and millimetric coordination with transportation.
Therefore, operating in 2025 requires logistics partners who have not only trucks, but a robust technological infrastructure that connects directly with customs systems.
Control Terrestre: Navigating the Complexity of 2026
At Control Terrestre, we have anticipated these changes by investing in three strategic pillars that ensure the continuity of your business:
Legal-Digital Shield: Our systems are integrated with the latest updates of Carta Porte 2025, guaranteeing that each dispatch complies with the new requirements of the reform.
Intelligence of Alternative Routes: Faced with the reconfiguration of the Pacific, we offer intermodal and ground routes optimized to connect the southern ports with the northern border without bottlenecks.
Next-Generation RTLS Monitoring: We provide total visibility and traceability of cargo, a requirement now mandatory to meet ANAM’s scrutiny standards.
In conclusion, the "Chancay Effect" and the Customs Reform are not just challenges; they are the filter that will separate competitive companies from those that fall behind. Success in 2026 will depend on your ability to adapt to a digital, fast, and transparent logistics.
Is your company ready for the new rules of foreign trade? At Control Terrestre we have the technology and experience to guide you. Contact us and secure your competitiveness.
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