Q: Grupo Zeit is closely tied to the automotive sector, which faces tariff uncertainty, higher costs, and geopolitical disruptions. How have these factors changed your operations over the past year?
A: This has been a year of change, uncertainty, and opportunity. The automotive industry continues operating, but companies are adjusting production, investment, and logistics strategies as they assess tariffs, nearshoring, and broader geopolitical risks.
At Grupo Zeit, we continuously monitor market conditions so we can anticipate disruptions and help clients make informed decisions. Our role is to provide logistics and supply chain expertise while they focus on manufacturing. For example, we alert clients when maritime freight rates are expected to increase so they can bring forward shipments when possible. Import rates from Asia have risen every two weeks and are now close to US$7,000…
