john baird, general manager, freightwatch mexico
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COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS
•A large number of hijackings continue to occur in Mexico. • In addition, the northbound flow of contraband represents an additional cargo threat. •It is estimated that 70% of Mexican Cargo crime involves some form of employee collusion.• Most often these employees have access to sensitive shipment information. •Corrupt Police Officers may be part of organized gangs targeting trucks with high value merchandise such as computers, pharmaceuticals and clothing.
STATISTICS BY STATE
STATE % STATE %
Distrito FederalState of MexicoJaliscoPueblaMorelosGuanajuatoHidalgoQuintana RooTlaxcalaVeracruzMichoacánQuerétaroSinaloaGuerreroChiapasOaxacaNuevo León
44.5520.425.815.533.272.742.021.861.781.691.691.291.13.93.69.69.52
TabascoSan Luis PotosíSonoraTamaulipasBaja California NorteAguascalientesNayarit ChihuahuaDurangoColima CampecheYucatánBaja California SurCoahuila
.48
.44
.44
.36
.32
.28
.24
.20
.16
.12
.12
.12
.04
.04
Mexico-Queretaro
Mexico-Puebla
Mexico-VeracruzMexico-Guadalajara
Distrito Federal
State of Mexico
DANGEROUS NATIONAL ROUTES
DANGEROUS MEXICO CITY AND STATE OF MEXICO ROUTES
NAUCALPAN
TLALNEPANTLA
MEXICO CITY
Iztapalapa:
-Rojo Gómez y Tezontle
-Zaragoza y Amador Salazar
-Periférico y Ermita Iztapalapa
-Tláhuac y 5 de Mayo
Gustavo A. Madero:
-Vallejo y Poniente 146
-100 Metros y Montevideo
-Margarita M. y Montevideo
-Río Consulado y Misterios
Venustiano Carranza:
-Cto. Interior y Gran Canal
-Bellas Artes y Agricultura
-Zaragoza y Economía
-Tipografía y Estaño
-Peñón de los Baños
STATE OF MEXICO
Tlalnepantla:
-Gustavo Baz y Abraham Lin.
-Periférico y Gustavo Baz
-Ceylán y Periférico
-Oro y Toltecas
Naucalpan:
-Ingeniero Militares y 16 de Sep.
-Minas Palacio e Izcalli Chamapa
-San Bartolo e Ingenieros Militares
MEXICO CITY
STATE OF MEXICO
GUADALAJARA, JALISCO
• In comparison to Mexico City, Guadalajara generally has a lower level of cargo crime and hijacking, however the product value in general due to the technology centered business will continue to be an attraction to cargo thieves.
•Considered the third most important city in Mexico, Guadalajara is Mexico’s “Silicon Valley” as well as the home of many tequila producers making it a very profitable area for cargo thieves.
• Due to the proximity of southern coastline, Guadalajara and Jalisco are major origins for northbound contraband on board transport vehicles.
•As Guadalajara continues to grow and prosper due to foreign investment, export shipments as well as import and local distribution will grow as a direct result, ensuring that cargo security will be a concern for businesses operating in the state of Jalisco.
PUEBLA, PUEBLA
•The state of Puebla which lies just to the southeast of Mexico City lies along a major Mexican east/west highway has long been a cargo crime problem area.• Puebla currently occupies 4th place in cargo crime statistics. •Puebla has a history of cargo crime dating back to the 1940’s and remains a choice area of operation due to the proximity to Mexico City and the heavy flow of European inbound freight from Veracruz. •Current modus operandi is to hijack the (unescorted) shipment at stopping points or toll booths on Hwy 150 and proceed along the route, not setting off any GPS alarms until arriving at location where tractors can be changed.
NUEVO LAREDO, TAMAULIPAS
•85% of the NAFTA trade crosses through the Laredo, Texas and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas border corridor, with a high percentage of the southbound (finished goods) import trade going to Mexico City for distribution throughout the country.
•Within this lane, there are three critical areas: Matehuala, San Luis Potosi, Palmillas, Queretaro and the 50km “Ring” surrounding the Mexico City metroplex.
•The criticality determination is a result of freight drivers repeated tendency to use these areas as rest stops. Security awareness amongst drivers is almost non-existent and often facilitates theft incidents.
• Current modus operandi includes utilization of “spotter vehicles” as far north as San Luis Potosi for southbound freight headed to Mexico City. Once close enough, shipments is hijacked.
Security MeasuresSecurity Measures
1) GPS Tracking / Control1) GPS Tracking / Control
2) Zone Escorts2) Zone Escorts
3) Combination3) Combination
4) Standard Escorts4) Standard Escorts
5) Armed /Armored Escorts5) Armed /Armored Escorts
RecommendationsRecommendations
Evaluate and Measure Risk (theft, Evaluate and Measure Risk (theft, contraband)contraband)
Enlist experienced personnel to assistEnlist experienced personnel to assist
Investigate best optionsInvestigate best options
Adjust to meet ThreatAdjust to meet Threat
Viable Security PlanViable Security Plan
Socioeconomic Factors (2009)Socioeconomic Factors (2009)
Decrease in RemittancesDecrease in Remittances
Lower Immigration northLower Immigration north
Increase in Unemployment Increase in Unemployment
Returning nationalsReturning nationals
Scarcity in Job MarketScarcity in Job Market
Alternate EmploymentAlternate Employment
