en.Wedoany.com Reported - DP World, a UAE-based supply chain solutions company, has obtained International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification for its freight forwarding operations in Mexico City, enabling it to directly provide air cargo services to expand logistics capabilities in response to growing outsourcing activities and cross-border trade in North America.

The certification allows DP World to directly sell air cargo services, issue air waybills as an accredited agent, work directly with airlines without intermediaries, and access IATA's Cargo Accounts Settlement System (CASS). The company believes these capabilities will enhance operational efficiency, increase cargo capacity access, and provide greater flexibility for customers.

The certification supports the advancement of supply chain integration between Mexico and the United States, as manufacturers continue to expand operations in the region. Mexico is one of Latin America's largest air cargo markets. According to IATA data, the country's domestic air cargo sector transported over 125,000 tons of goods in 2025, accounting for 15.8% of total cargo volume entering, leaving, and within Mexico. IATA reports indicate enhanced domestic air cargo connectivity in the first quarter of 2026, with the fastest-growing routes including Monterrey-Mexico City (up 50.9% year-on-year), Tijuana-Guadalajara (up 36.0%), and Mexico City-Hermosillo (up 17%).

Cross-border trade volumes continue to rise, but congestion at major border crossings remains a challenge. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics cited by DP World, Laredo handled 38.8% of all truck crossings from Mexico in 2025, highlighting the high concentration of cargo flows and the need for integrated logistics solutions combining air freight, warehousing, and ground transportation.

DP World is expanding its logistics platform in Mexico to support increasingly complex cross-border operations and facilitate the movement of goods across North America. The company currently operates five freight forwarding offices and four warehouses in Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Querétaro, and Ciudad Juárez, with a total area exceeding 55,500 square meters, employing approximately 800 people in its Mexican operations.

DP World recently opened a multi-client warehouse in Querétaro to expand its contract logistics capabilities in one of the country's manufacturing and industrial hubs. "Mexico is a key gateway for trade, and the IATA certification in Mexico City enhances our ability to provide customers with faster, better-connected, and compliant air cargo solutions," said Terry Donohoe, CEO of DP World Mexico.

DP World currently operates 17 IATA-certified freight forwarding offices across 10 countries in the Americas, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Peru. The company is also applying for IATA certification for its operations in Monterrey and Guadalajara as part of its strategy to expand Mexico's air cargo network and integrated logistics services.

As businesses seek greater visibility and coordination in their supply chains, DP World continues to expand its end-to-end logistics model in Mexico. This strategy integrates freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, and inland transportation within a single network, enabling customers to manage multiple logistics functions through one provider. With manufacturers adjusting their supply chains in response to nearshoring trends and growing trade flows in North America, Mexico has become a key market for this model.

Francia Paramo, National Manager of DP World Mexico Freight Forwarding, stated that the company's focus is on providing operational certainty by connecting all stages of the supply chain. "The international transportation market has become more dynamic, with prices influenced by geopolitical factors, disruptions, and changes in demand patterns. In this environment, integrated logistics providers with infrastructure and scale are better positioned to deliver consistency, efficiency, and resilience," Paramo added while introducing the company's end-to-end logistics model in Mexico.

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