The latest news indicates that the Port of Manzanillo has been paralyzed once again due to strikes and blockades by customs and transportation workers. Since the early hours of November 24th, the port has ceased receiving all incoming freight vehicles, effectively shutting down the import channel. It is reported that this strike is affecting approximately 4,000 truck transports per day.

Port authorities state that this action, organized by the National Transport and Agriculture Association, has expanded from the highways to critical seaports, posing structural risks to Mexico's supply chain.

According to Zhongjin's understanding, the protests are led by the National Transport Association (ANTAC) and the National Front for the Rescue of Mexico's Countryside (FNRCM), in collaboration with rural and freight organizations, demanding Mexico to ensure road safety and secure fairer conditions for the agricultural sector, resulting in several major highways being blocked.

The National Transport Association (ANTAC) of Mexico has confirmed that the truck drivers' and farmers' blockades will continue indefinitely. This has implications for logistics, supply chains, and trade in Mexico. These blockades severely disrupt supply chains, freight distribution, cross-border trade, food distribution, and e-commerce delivery networks. Given the evolving situation, companies are advised to reassess their cargo transportation routes, delay travel plans, and evaluate operational risks.

Robinson Global Logistics has noted goods being rerouted around the blockades, including traffic being redirected northward from the Juarez-El Paso area entry ports. The company has issued warnings to its clients.

Veronica Gonzalez, Director of Mexico North American Land Transportation at Robinson Global Logistics, stated that the situation remains uncertain, contingent on the duration of the blockades. She noted that similar events in the past have resulted in transportation delays of 4-8 hours and customs delays of 2-4 hours. She said, "We have seen shifts in traffic patterns - carriers planning to use the Americas Bridge are diverting to other entry ports in the Juarez-El Paso area, including Santa Teresa and Zaragoza. These diversions are leading to traffic congestion."

She further commented, "The situation is evolving rapidly, and we are closely monitoring and communicating with our clients. This is not the first time this month that cross-border transportation has been disrupted, and it is likely not the last." She added, "Our team excels in finding alternative solutions, devising supply chain strategies to minimize delays. Currently, some clients are opting to halt shipments, while others are exploring domestic or cross-border air freight options to maintain supply chain continuity, especially those clients relying on just-in-time automotive supply chains."