Mexican Transport Group (GMXT), One of the largest rail infrastructure holding companies in North America has put on the table the possibility of a An initial investment of up to US$3,000 million to modernize the charging network In Argentina.
The proposal comes at a time when the company is studying it A “unique” and “historic” window. For private sector participation. This figure, linked to the size of the investments the group manages in modernization operations, emerges from the analysis I provided Bernardo AyalaCEO of GMXT USA.
Ayala confirmed this in an interview with the press in Buenos Aires The group is interested in participating in the privatization processes undertaken by the national government of the shipping branches of the Belgrano and San Martín lines, for which a tender is expected to be submitted in the first quarter of 2026.
Ayala stressed that Argentina is “at a clear moment, a historic moment, to start doing this.” A change in the way the railway operatesThe executive presented the Mexican case as a “proven example” of the transformation.
The Mexican experience in shipping
After the privatization process, GMXT started operating Over 11,000 kilometers of railway, this network is connected to the North American system (same path), allowed the development of a high-performance and reliable logistics ecosystem.
Among the most notable results of private administration in Mexico, Increase the average speed of trains Its speed increased from 21 km/h in 1998 to 40 km/h today, and in… Railway participation in the freight market Which grew from 18% to 25% compared to trucking in the same period.
The group moves Formations up to 4,000 meters long and weighing 18,000 tonswith high-precision services for global clients such as UPS, Amazon, Volkswagen, and major mining companies.
Ayala stressed that the GMXT experience shows that sectors with great economic weight in Argentina, such as agriculture, mining and energy, can coexist and strengthen in a common logistics network.
“In Mexico and the United States, we transport absolutely very important loads Compared to what Argentina aspires to transport with its railway networkAyala explained that the group annually transports 28 million tons of grain and 18 million tons of mining products.
He noted that the key is sustainable investment and predictability. “Unsafe railways are inefficient railways”“, commented the director, referring to Continuous modernization programs in rolling stock and the operational security that supports its model.
Mining, energy and agriculture as clients
GMXT’s interest in the Argentine market is in line with the vision that the country has The ability to replicate the model that led to greater efficiency and competitiveness Logistics in North America.
Ayala noted that Grupo México is divided into three large divisions: Mining, transportation and infrastructure. The former places it third as a copper producer in the world, giving it a strong financial backing, while the transportation division integrates not only the extensive 11,000 km railway networks of Mexico and the United States, but also intermodal companies and specialized logistics operations.
This integrated muscle – which includes construction companies and drilling companies – confirmed this Any investment in Argentina will have the financial and technical capacity To deal with large and complex projects.
It was another highlight Multimodal logistics managementIt is a crucial factor to diversify the railway business beyond heavy goods. The executive explained that the group not only transports grains and minerals, but also transports high-value, high-turnover products for mass consumption.