Last week, Autos welcomed visitors to our stand at Expo Transporte ANPACT 2025, which took place in Guadalajara, Mexico, from November 12 to 14, 2025.
The ANPACT trade fair, which is the most important event for the heavy transport industry in the region (it gathered over 660 exhibitors from 15 countries and around 60,000 visitors from over 35 countries), turned out to be a unique and intense experience for us, a European exhibitor.
For the Autos delegation, Expo Transporte ANPACT was a stark contrast to the structured and formalized European trade fairs: "In Mexico, there's a different rhythm, more spontaneous, more vibrant, and that's precisely where its strength lies. Here, the trade fair is full of energy, color, and face-to-face interactions. The stands have a completely different character: they're full of music, rich colors, and cultural accents. Mexico perfectly combines business with a festive atmosphere, because in this culture, relationships are the foundation," said participants from our company.
The engaging hospitality and festive atmosphere are ideal conditions for establishing new business relationships. The Autos stand generated enormous interest, and the long and often very personal conversations built the foundations of relationships, which in Mexico are based on "confianza," or trust. Our open, positive team, eager to share knowledge, attracted many willing business partners.
The engaging Mexican lifestyle comes with challenges that require preparedness. A relaxed approach to formal and logistical procedures, time, and deadlines, as well as a highly personal style of collaboration, test the flexibility of Europeans. The logistics industry also operates under different rules than we're used to.
Participating in Expo Transporte ANPACT 2025 allowed Autos to establish valuable contacts with partners from across Latin America. It was not only a business event but also a remarkable cultural experience. We return with new inspiration and intend to continue our presence in this unique and dynamic market.
This was our first trip to Mexico, but definitely not our last!
