The central geographical position in Mexico is crucial for Guanajuato, but the connections to the northern border, Mexico City and Guadalajara are determining elements in the industrial development of Guanajuato as an important logistics-automotive cluster.

An essential component in this panorama is the railway as a transportation mean. The existence of railways and extensive connectivity throughout the country, and even beyond the Mexican borders, provides invaluable logistical support to the industrial parks in Guanajuato.

The distinction lies in the convergence of key players in the transportation sector. Both Ferromex and Kansas City Southern de México operate in the state, both dedicated to the transportation of goods by rail and with the capacity to provide the necessary logistics infrastructure to maintain a constant connection and guarantee the successful operation of the Automotive Cluster industry. From guanajuato.

Ferromex, with operations in 13 ports in Mexico and the United States and 5 border crossings, has had the concession since 1998 to offer services for 50 years. On the other hand, Kansas City Southern began operating in the country in 1997, providing access to ports in Lázaro Cárdenas, Tampico and rail connections with its network in the United States.

The joint presence of these two companies in Guanajuato allows automotive plants to have distribution options for both raw materials and finished products.

Ferromex owns roads that connect the cities of Celaya, Silao and Irapuato with Mexico City and Puebla, another important automotive manufacturing center. Additionally, to the south, it connects the Coatzacoalcos region in Veracruz, offering the possibility of connecting to rail ships from the port of Coatzacoalcos. To the north, its roads connect industrial activity in Guanajuato with the US border in El Paso, Texas.

For its part, the Kansas City Southern network covers towns such as Celaya, León and Irapuato, extending to San Luis, Missouri, in the United States, and even reaching the state of Illinois. In June, the company signed an agreement with Celaya authorities to establish new infrastructure in the city, with the aim of consolidating the state as an important logistics center.

Infrastructure and logistics, essential for railway companies

Not only the scope of the routes of the two companies is relevant. It is also important to highlight that they have equipment that facilitates the necessary logistics for a specialized sector such as the automotive industry. Among its available means, there are platforms and wagons used specifically for the transportation of platforms and parts that are used in final assembly, including:

automax wagons
Bi-level wagons
Trilevel wagons
tank cars
Containers
Vans
Gondolas
Covered gondolas
Platforms

Thanks to the availability of equipment with different characteristics, not only the automotive industry uses the railway network in the state to boost its activity. The location of the entity is strategic and the companies know it, which is why it is key for logistics operations that involve Bajío, Guadalajara and Mexico City for the shipment of merchandise, supplies, transportation of grains, construction materials and fuels. , among others.

LCA is committed to the economic growth and development of the productive regions of Mexico, which is why we offer Class A infrastructure for industrial sector operations. As an example, the PILBA Industrial Park in Guanajuato has facilities suitable for the automotive and logistics sectors. Contact our advisors and schedule a visit.