Nuevo León Forum Drives North American Rail Connectivity, Agricultural Trade Exceeds $30 Billion

2026-06-19 17:20

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en.Wedoany.com Reported - The North American Rail Forum, held in Monterrey, Nuevo León, brought together leaders from the public and private sectors of Mexico, the United States, and Canada to explore cooperation opportunities in logistics, agricultural trade, and rail transportation. Organized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through its Agricultural Trade Office in Monterrey, in partnership with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), the event included government officials, diplomatic representatives, and key participants in the regional supply chain.

U.S. Consul General in Monterrey Melissa Bishop and Canadian Consul General Annabelle Larouche attended the meeting, emphasizing the importance of strengthening coordination between institutions and the private sector to boost trade among the three countries.

CPKC Mexico President with U.S. and Canadian Consuls General in Monterrey at the forum, which brought together key players in regional trade.

One of the core topics of the forum was the role of rail infrastructure in agricultural product transportation, particularly for goods requiring cold chains and specialized logistics processes to maintain quality. CPKC Mexico President Óscar del Cueto outlined the challenges Mexico faces in logistics infrastructure for perishable products, a factor that limits the country's adoption of this transport mode in other North American markets. He noted that in 2024, Mexico became the largest agricultural market for the United States, with bilateral trade exceeding $30 billion, of which approximately 80% is transported by rail. As part of efforts to strengthen this logistics chain, initiatives were launched to introduce sustainable locomotives and establish a partnership with Americold to optimize the transport and preservation of perishable products.

The meeting brought together key players in the regional logistics chain to discuss challenges in cross-border trade and rail infrastructure.

Nuevo León's Minister of Economy, Betsabé Rocha, highlighted the state's strategic role in the North American supply chain and the opportunities it offers to strengthen regional trade. She pointed out that Monterrey's geographic location, industrial infrastructure, and proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border make the region a key hub for manufacturing, distribution, and international trade.

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