By Eva Richardson | Published on April 4, 2025
Freight forwarder cargo-partner, a subsidiary of Nippon Express Holdings, has significantly expanded its airfreight consolidation network to Mexico, as the country continues to emerge as a key hub in global trade and manufacturing.
The company announced the addition of Hungary and Austria to its existing Europe-Mexico air consolidation route, which was first launched from Frankfurt to Mexico City’s Felipe Ángeles International Airport in 2024. The move comes as trade flows into and out of Mexico continue to grow, driven by nearshoring trends and rising demand for diversified global sourcing.
Europe to Mexico, Now with Broader Reach
The expanded service will allow cargo-partner customers in Central and Eastern Europe to access direct and consolidated airfreight capacity to Mexico, enhancing both speed and cost-efficiency. The company has positioned the offering to appeal to a wide range of industries — from automotive and electronics to pharmaceuticals and retail — that rely on consistent and time-sensitive delivery schedules.
“This expansion ensures that the cargo-partner Mexico team now provides end-to-end air freight solutions to a variety of destinations across the globe, supporting the growing needs of international trade,” the company said in a statement.
Asia-Mexico Connectivity Also Strengthened
In addition to its transatlantic services, cargo-partner also now offers regular connections between Mexico and Asia, including key gateways such as China and Hong Kong. These services are increasingly important for businesses managing bi-directional supply chains, especially in sectors reliant on components, raw materials, or finished goods from Asia.
The company offers a tiered service structure out of Mexico, including:
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Economy (cost-effective solutions),
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Priority (balanced cost and speed),
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Emergency (time-critical shipments).
Meeting the Needs of a Fast-Moving Market
“We’ve launched new air cargo connections to give our customers more flexibility and reliable freight capacities at competitive rates,” said Luis Gomez, Managing Director of cargo-partner Mexico. “Our expanded air freight services are designed to help businesses trading in Mexico streamline their supply chains and meet critical delivery deadlines.”
The decision to build out operations in Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) — a relatively new hub just outside of Mexico City — also reflects cargo-partner’s strategy of leveraging less congested alternatives to traditional airports, offering better access and faster cargo processing.
Mexico’s Strategic Rise in Global Logistics
The expansion underscores the rising importance of Mexico as a logistics and air cargo gateway — both for companies targeting the North American market and for those integrating Mexico into global production and distribution networks.
With reshoring and nearshoring trends accelerating, and new free trade agreements driving cross-border demand, forwarders like cargo-partner are increasingly investing in flexible, multi-continent airfreight options to stay ahead of supply chain shifts.
