Mexico City (CDMX) faces a limited availability of industrial space in an environment where logistics demand continues to grow. With a vacancy rate of between 3% and 4% in the metropolitan market, the lack of available land has led companies and developers to convert existing buildings into urban distribution centers, according to data from Spot2.mx.
This process is unfolding at the same time that e-commerce continues its expansion trajectory in the country. In 2025, Mexico surpassed 77 million online shoppers and reached sales of 941 billion pesos, representing an annual growth of 19.2%, according to the Mexican Online Sales Association (AMVO).
In this context, the market has begun to repurpose underutilized factories, warehouses, and corporate buildings to meet last-mile delivery demand within the city. This involves interventions that include infrastructure modernization, improvements to loading yards, the incorporation of automation, and the subdivision of spaces for different logistics operators, according to an analysis by Spot2.mx.
“Last-mile delivery has ceased to be a differentiator and has become an operational necessity. Today, companies prioritize locations that allow them to reduce delivery times and bring inventory closer to their customers. In many cases, modernizing a well-located asset is more efficient than developing new inventory on the outskirts,” noted Vianey Macías, Head of Market Research at Spot2.mx.
The pressure on logistics infrastructure intensifies during periods of high demand. During Mother’s Day, one of the most important retail dates of the year, demand for logistics services can increase by up to 9.4%, with an average increase of 8% in delivery volume throughout that week, according to a report by SimpliRoute.
This surge in demand increases the pressure on delivery times and necessitates adjustments to routes, inventory levels, and distribution systems. Meanwhile, some companies have opted to incorporate technological tools to improve operational efficiency and cost control in high-pressure scenarios, according to SimpliRoute.
“Value is no longer defined by the size of the property but by its location within the urban area, and that is rewriting the rules of the market,” stated Macías.
Added to this scenario is a transformation in the configuration of the urban industrial market, where traditional corridors are beginning to specialize based on their proximity to consumer areas and their connectivity. Meanwhile, land scarcity is driving models such as vertical logistics in multi-story buildings that maximize the use of available land, according to Spot2.mx.
The combination of limited space availability and recurring peak demand is shaping a logistics environment that is increasingly dependent on location, building adaptability, and operational efficiency, in a city where last-mile delivery is becoming a central component of economic activity, according to an analysis by Spot2.mx.
Source: es-us.noticias.yahoo
