The restrictions on cargo services and the suspension of 13 air routes from Mexico to the United States will have serious economic consequences, not only for national and foreign passengers, but also for companies, for the movement of cargo, in addition to affecting investments, income and competitiveness.
There will be costs for various sectors, agreed the president of the Mexican Association of Freight Agents, Eva María Muñoz and the National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism of Mexico City (Canaco CDMX).
“It represents a setback in the efforts to consolidate the airport as an international logistics hub, but it also affects key Mexican airlines such as Aeroméxico, Viva Aerobus, Volaris and Mexicana, limiting their expansion plans and reducing their income from passenger and cargo traffic,” the local business organization stated in a statement.
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He added that international connectivity not only involves talking about flights, “It is an engine of competitiveness, investment and economic development. “Its interruption affects businesses, workers and consumers on both sides of the border.”
Canaco CDMX listed the five economic effects that the decision will cause and they are: putting air cargo at risk; reduce investment attraction, because regulatory uncertainty discourages projects linked to the airport and its economic environment.
As well as the reduction of tax revenues, because less international traffic implies less collection for fees, taxes and airport services; as well as delays in logistics consolidation and perception of regulatory risk as investors and operators cautiously observe the bilateral environment and its operational implications.
On the other hand, the president of Amacarga, Eva María Muñoz, indicated that with the announcement by the United States Department of Transportation that air routes of Mexican airlines that fly to that country are canceled, This will cause delays and increase the costs of transporting goods, and for small and medium-sized businesses this may mean loss of employment in the long term.
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He stated that to move merchandise, alternative routes or more expensive cargo services will have to be used, which will translate into additional costs. In addition, it damages long-term operations planning.
Muñoz estimated that the movement of merchandise at the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) is close to 300 thousand tons to date. when it is calculated that so far this year, 45,382 entry and exit operations of various products destined for the United States market have been registered.
The above will impact the Mexican economy and he added that the damage will be seen especially in the sector. exporter and importer by reducing capacity in the movement of goods by air.
Therefore, he hoped that this “new trade controversy with the United States will be overcome.”in the same way as has happened with the unilateral imposition of tariffs, thanks to the negotiating capacity of the Mexican government.”
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