February 2006-Competitiveness Growth in Mexican Ports

Competitiveness Growth in Mexican Ports

Mexican ports have been boosting their competitiveness during the last four years.

Modifications to Mexican Foreign Trade Law to Strengthen Transparency

There are some updates modifications that include allowing the Ministry of the Economy to coordinate international trade negotiations with the productive sectors, to establish promotion programs, to issue rules and regulations for the enforcement of applicable trade legislation, and to accept the use electronic signatures for some notifications and procedures.

Mexican Exports of Orange Juice

Mexican exports of orange juice hit a record high in 2005. The U.S. market, the Netherlands and Germany of the European Union were its main markets.

Success Stories

  • Toto constructs new factory in Nuevo Leon
  • Arrow opens a third plant in Chihuahua
  • Cessna opens factory in Chihuahua
  • International Rectifier’s plant in Tijuana wins award

State Profiles

  • Quintana Roo
  • North Carolina

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