UPS and Estafata partner to give Mexican businesses better access to international markets

UPS and Estafata Mexicana – a Mexican logistics company – are partnering just as a new North American trade agreement comes into force, with promises from the companies that their cooperation will give Mexican entrepreneurs further reach with their products.

The partnership comes as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) already lowers some of the cost and logistical barriers separating Mexican businesses from international customers, according to a news release.

The USMCA simplifies some trade particularly for those involved in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive and high-tech industries, according to the release.

With the changes to trade restrictions and the cooperation of the two companies,  Mexican businesses selling to the U.S. market will be able to now provide next-day service to some customers, the news release states.

In addition, the partnership is expected to help those businesses reach an additional 220 other countries and territories with their products.

Nando Cesarone, president for UPS International, was quoted in the release as stating that, with economies around the world recovering from the COVID-19 crisis, now is a key time for businesses to be able to respond quickly to the market.

“The timely collaboration leverages UPS’s smart global logistics network and Estafeta’s established presence in Mexico,” Cesarone said. “As the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement comes into force to simplify trade for a refreshed North American trade block, we stand ready as growth partners to further streamline established supply chains – and open up new cross-border opportunities. We are making it easier for small and medium-sized businesses in Mexico to reach their targets in high-growth international markets.”

Ingo Babrikowski, managing director for Estafeta, was quoted in the release as stating that small businesses and entrepreneurs are critical for Mexico’s economic future. Yet, those businesses need access to advanced logistics to compete in the global marketplace.

“It is very important that during this time of strong e-commerce growth, they have access to specialized logistics solutions to expand their products to international markets competitively and to help them join the future of business,” Babrikowski said.