Victor Monroy Vollmer

MSC Mexico is bullish about the upcoming opportunities in Mexico’s logistics market in light of the restructuring of global supply chains.

In what ways has Mexico strengthened MSC’s international business strategy?

Mexico is an important market, and the supervising head office for a number of MSC’s Central American markets and is also an important point for many more. Due to its geographical positioning, MSC Mexico has opened MSC’s doors to an abundance of business opportunities that have allowed us to strengthen our international business strategy, constantly adapting to the needs of our customers and partners worldwide. Besides connecting Central America, Mexico allows us to connect to key markets in North Europe and other areas in Latin America. Right now, there are also many opportunities in Mexico’s logistics market considering the restructuration of global supply chains. As we have seen and adapted to the changes of global supply chains, we have also identified alternative outcomes, including that of the developing manufacturing sector in Mexico. Noticing these developments, MSC is prepared for any additional influx or restructuring of supply chains that may impact our customers’ business in the area and act accordingly.

Why has MSC identified air cargo services as an important opportunity in the market?

Responding to the needs and demands of customers across the market, we have announced the start of our MSC Air Cargo service. The experience of supply chain disruption during the pandemic showed the usefulness of air as a complement to ocean container shipping solutions. For MSC, air cargo represents a great opportunity to offer a comprehensive solution and expand our portfolio of shipping and logistics solutions, which will be able to serve various sectors; including those that traditionally have significant air cargo needs.

What investments has the company made toward further providing digital solutions?

At MSC, we are constantly working on creating innovative solutions that will allow us to provide the best in-class service to our customers and partners, ensuring increased efficiency and assurance that all cargo will be delivered safely and timely. Throughout the years, we have worked on developing many digital solutions to benefit our business, including online tracking and other business insights through direct integration solutions, smart containers, eBL (electronic Bill of Lading), and our TradeLens network.

How is MSC preparing itself for further global shifts that could come in the next year?

With rapid restructuring of global supply chains and possible changes in the global economy, MSC is focused on strengthening our business practices and strategies to better be prepared for any upcoming global shifts in the upcoming year. Our lessons learned from the global pandemic and the changes it has brought on in a wide range of aspects have guided us as we navigate through the development of strategies that will allow our business, and our customers, to keep moving forward. We are closely observing the booming manufacturing business in Mexico and hope to continue to develop our ties in such an important hub, continuing to serve as the preferred shipping partner for many Mexican farmers, exporters, importers, business owners and more.