Month: February 2025

Veracruz, Ver.- Por décimo segundo año consecutivo, Grupo CICE ha sido reconocido con el Distintivo Empresa Socialmente Responsable (ESR), otorgado por el Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía (CEMEFI). Este reconocimiento reafirma el compromiso continuo del grupo con la sostenibilidad y el bienestar social en México, destacando su esfuerzo por generar valor no solo en el ámbito económico, sino también en el desarrollo social y ambiental de las comunidades donde tiene presencia.

Desde su origen en 1991, Grupo CICE ha demostrado un compromiso por la sociedad, manteniendo una gestión que promueve el bienestar de sus colaboradores, la inclusión y el respeto al medio ambiente, logrando al día de hoy integrar de manera exitosa las mejores prácticas de responsabilidad social corporativa en su modelo de negocio.

Esta estrategia abarca diversas iniciativas que van desde el fomento de la equidad de género en el sector logístico y portuario, hasta el impulso de proyectos comunitarios a través de programas de desarrollo integral y profesional, y la preservación de las zonas con las que convive y en las que pueda generar un impacto. Este enfoque integral ha sido clave para que el grupo se mantenga como un referente en el sector logístico, destacándose por su capacidad para adaptarse a los desafíos y por la innovación que aporta a cada uno de sus proyectos.

Este 12° Distintivo ESR se suma a una serie de reconocimientos y certificaciones del grupo que evidencian su constante evolución y compromiso para fomentar un entorno más justo y sostenible, trabajando en conjunto con las comunidades para fortalecer los lazos que permitan un desarrollo sostenible.

Grupo CICE es un conjunto de empresas mexicanas dedicadas a la prestación de servicios portuarios, logísticos y de transporte terrestre, fundado por 116 accionistas mexicanos. Con más de tres décadas de experiencia en el sector, ha establecido una sólida base en Veracruz, México, como agente aduanal y naviero, y continúa siendo una de las principales impulsoras del comercio y la logística a nivel nacional.

Para conocer las iniciativas de sostenibilidad de Grupo CICE visita el apartado de Social Responsibility.

Veracruz, Ver.- As part of the official agenda of Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, President of Mexico, during her visit to the State of Veracruz, in which she was accompanied by Eng. Rocío Nahle García, Governor of the State; Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, Secretary of the Navy; and Admiral Abraham Eloy Caballero Rosas, Director of the National Port System Administration in Veracruz, through a tour at this Port both authorities from this sector and port operators of the North Bay, showcased the operations of their terminals and highlighted public and private investments that have contributed to the growth and modernization of the port.

The event took place at CICE’s new terminal in the North Bay of the Port of Veracruz last friday, February 14. Alfonso Díaz de Vega, Chairman of the Board of Directors of CICE, provided a comprehensive briefing on the progress of the Semi-Specialized Terminal for Container and Cargo Project. Representing one of the most ambitious infrastructure undertakings in the region in recent years, the project entails an investment of 7 billion pesos. The port terminal is due to begin operations in April 2025 and is expected to significantly enhance the port’s handling capacity, positioning it as a pivotal spot in maritime trade. The development is expected to generate approximately 500 permanent direct jobs and over 1,200 indirect jobs.

     

This high-level engagement reinforced the importance of fostering synergies between governmental authorities, private companies and port operators to drive the continued development of the Port of Veracruz. Mexico’s foremost port. The strategic investment program is set to establish a benchmark for innovation and modernization within the sector, while simultaneously bolstering trade flows and strengthening regional competitiveness.

Grupo CICE is a leading Mexican consortium specializing in integrated port, logistics, and land transportation solutions. Established in Veracruz, Mexico, by 116 mexican shareholders, whose experience as customs agents, shipping agents and in the transportation sector laid the foundation of the group, more than 30 years ago, in 1991.

Veracruz, Ver.- In the North Bay of the Port of Veracruz, Governor Eng. Rocío Nahle García, accompanied by Admiral Abraham Eloy Caballero Rosas, Director of the National Port System Administration in Veracruz, Ernesto Pérez Astorga, Secretary of Economic and Port Development, Alfonso Díaz de Vega, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Grupo CICE, alongside other key members of the group, including Leoncio Pérez López, CEO of Grupo CICE, conducted a visit of the company’s newly established facilities in the North Bay of the Port of Veracruz who highlighted Veracruz as Mexico’s top port, emphasizing that such projects strengthen both investment and employment generation within the region.

This visit offered a significant platform to introduce a project that is set to drive innovation and growth within the sector. The Semi-Specialized Terminal for Container and Cargo Project, awarded through a competitive public tender, is designed to enhance the port’s capacity. The Terminal will span 22 hectares and will feature 550 linear meters of quay with a 15-meter draft, two berths, a container yard with a static capacity of 13,000 TEUs, and dynamic handling capacity of over 500,000 TEUs. Additional features include refrigerated container zones, hazardous cargo facilities, an 8,000 m² warehouse², a multimodal yard with 1,970 meters of rail spur, and a wastewater treatment plant, among others.

The first stage of operations is slated to begin operations in April 2025, marking the beginning of a new chapter in foreign trade for the region. In addition to serving as a pivotal hub for maritime commerce, the Terminal is expected to generate approximately 500 permanent direct jobs and over 1,200 indirect jobs.

This ambitious project is financed through a syndicated loan amounting to 4.15 billion pesos, with participation from several prominent Mexican financial institutions, including BanBajío (acting as the lead bank), Banorte, Multiva, Bancomext, Bx+, and Monex, alongside support from FIRA. This makes it one of the most significant construction initiatives in the state in recent years, poised to drive both the economic and social development of the region, while creating new opportunities for the logistics sector and future generations of professionals.

Grupo CICE is a leading Mexican consortium specializing in integrated port, logistics, and land transportation solutions. Established in Veracruz, Mexico, by 116 Mexican shareholders, whose experience as customs agents, shipping agents and in the transportation sector laid the foundation of the group, more than 30 years ago, in 1991. With this major project, the Veracruz-based group is reinforcing its position as one of the state’s leading companies, while quadrupling its current volume of operations.