# South American logistics market trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-logistics-market-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-12T21:54:33.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The South American logistics market saw a 10.7% year-on-year increase in industrial Class A leasing activity during the first half of 2026. While growth was concentrated in São Paulo and Mexico City, Lima and Bogotá experienced the most significant surges, with increases of 232.2% and 189.9% respectively. Conversely, markets such as Santiago and San José faced contractions. In Santiago, a severe space shortage resulted in a vacancy rate of only 0.3%.

Industry discussions at events like Management Logístico 2026 and Latam Mobility 2026 have focused on the necessity of technological integration, operational digitalization, and sustainability. Experts emphasized that transforming logistics operations requires strategies that integrate real-time data and strategic alliances to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and manage tightening margins.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Latam Mobility 2026 focuses on logistics technology and sustainability

At Latam Mobility 2026, experts discussed how digitalization, real-time data, and strategic alliances are transforming logistics and fleet management sustainability in Latin America.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latam-mobility-2026-focuses-on-logistics-technology-and-sustainability

### 2026-09-27: South American logistics market grows 10.7% in first half of 2026

South America's Class A logistics market grew 10.7% in H1 2026, led by massive demand in Lima and Bogotá, while industry leaders at Management Logístico 2026 focused on efficiency and e-commerce growth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-american-logistics-market-grows-107-in-first-half-of-2026

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