Fibra UNO Escalates Courtship of Terrafina's Assets Aiming to Create Mega-Industrial REIT in Mexico
Fibra UNO's proposed industrial mega-merger aims to create Mexico's largest industrial REIT by combining three portfolios into 487...
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May 24
Nearshoring Surge Increases Complexity for Cross-Border Carrier Shipments into Mexico
The nearshoring boom has added complexity to US-Mexico cross-border shipments. US carriers need a 3:1 trailer-to-tractor ratio, with border
May 20
Mexico's Labor Woes and Lack of Investment Hamper Toyota's North American Production
A recent report by Reuters indicated that Toyota halted production for 19 days in February and March at one of its Mexican production facili
May 18
Purina Boosting Investment in Guanajuato Adding 94 Jobs to 600 Already Employed in Mexican Facility
Nestlé Purina invests $221M in Mexico, its top Latin American market, expanding its pet food plant in Silao to become the largest in the reg
May 17
China's BYD Postpones Chile Lithium Ambitions as U.S.'s Albemarle Gets 240,000 Metric Tons Lithium Quota Boost
Chile's CORFO has agreed to increase Albemarle's lithium production quota by 240,000 metric tons of lithium metal equivalent (LME), nearly 5
May 13
Colombia Plans $20 Billion Rail Corridor as Panama Canal Alternative Through the Darién Gap
The Turbo-Cupica corridor aims to revitalize Colombia's railway infrastructure, offering an alternative to the Panama Canal. With a $19.4 bi
May 13
Panama's Non-Action to Secure Darien Gap Frustrates Mexico's Nearshoring Ambitions
The Darien Gap, a remote jungle between Panama and Colombia, is a dangerous route for migrants seeking to cross into the US. In 2023, 520,00
May 9
Biden Must Hold Mexico Accountable For Steel Flood
This Washington Times article by Michael Stumo highlights the significant trade issues between Mexico and the United States, particularly in
May 7
Prominent Industrial REIT in Mexico Eyed By Multiple Investors
Fibra Mty is the latest major investor to enter the fray, studying the acquisition of 100% of Fibra Terrafina's shares as of last week, aimi
May 1
Mexico Nearshoring: A Great Real Estate Opportunity Could Be Taking Shape
For institutional real estate investors considering the Mexico nearshoring theme, the advice is to standby but don’t stand down. Be aware th
Apr 17
Confronting the China Challenge in Africa: The Lobito Corridor
China remains a dominant economic force in Africa, having invested $1.8 billion in the first half of 2023 alone, marking a year-on-year incr
Mar 2
US Escalates Pushback Over Chinese Automakers' Continued Nearshoring Abuses in Mexico Ahead of 2026 USMCA Renegotiation
In a move with significant geopolitical ramifications, the US is escalating concerns over potential exploitation of the USMCA trade agreemen
Feb 25
VinFast's $2.4 Billion Loss Highlights EV Challenges
VinFast shares approached meme-stock status in 2023 making it briefly the third most valuable car company in the world. Now that the shares
Feb 23
Negligent Management of the US-Mexico Border Impacting Nearshoring
Nearshoring gains are under strain from a variety of sources, including a tenfold increase in illegal border crossings. Even cities traditio
Feb 22
Mexico's Embrace of BYD Puts Free-Trade and Tesla Gigafactory at Risk
Mexico's EV manufacturing potential is immense and the impact of the USMCA on EV trade is on the verge of making Mexico an EV manufacturing
Feb 15