Walmart de México y Centroamerica reported that the Federal Economic Competition Commission (Cofece) initiated an investigation against it for alleged monopolistic practices in the wholesale supply and distribution of consumer goods. In summary, Walmart de México y Centroamérica is one of the most important commercial chains in the
Maersk highlighted that the 2020 trans-Pacific peak season has created challenges for many ground logistics providers trying to keep up with import cargo volumes testing port and ground distribution infrastructure. As such, the company is actively working with the Long Beach, California-based Port Trucking Association, whose membership of
The Tax Administration Service (SAT) reported that it renewed a tax agreement with the United States government on the maquiladora regime to avoid double taxation and ensure that maquilas contribute equitably in Mexico. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the United States and the SAT agreed to renew
An analysis of the World Trade Organization (WTO) highlighted that online e-commerce platforms have seen significant growth since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Amazon, a US-based e-commerce company, posted revenue of $ 75 billion in the first three months of the year, averaging $ 33 million an
Container traffic growth in the world’s ports slowed to 2% in 2019, up from 5.1% in 2018, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) estimated. In 2019, some 811.2 million TEUs were handled in container ports around the world, reflecting an additional 16.0 million TEUs compared
Regarding the debate on subcontracting, the Swiss-Mexican Chamber of Commerce and Industry Switzerland recognizes the initiative of the Government of Mexico to regulate a contracting scheme that has allowed, in its irregular exercise, simulation, tax evasion and avoidance, and has deprived workers of their rights. However, the Chamber