Mercado Libre Opens Mexico's First Smart Robotic Fulfillment Center, Deploys 240 Intelligent Robots

On November 4, Mercado Libre's first smart robotic fulfillment center in Tezontepec, Hidalgo, Mexico, has officially commenced operations. The center is equipped with an intelligent robotic system focused on high-precision item picking and rapid sorting. The smart project has deployed 240 intelligent robots in its first phase, with the robot fleet expected to expand to 1,000 units upon full buildout. Total investment in the project reaches $604 million. Combined with the local logistics network already in place, Mercado Libre now operates three large-scale warehouse centers in Hidalgo, with total floor area exceeding 290,000 square meters. Current monthly parcel handling capacity surpasses 6.8 million units, and by the same period in 2027, monthly deliveries are projected to rise significantly to over 15 million units. "Launching Mexico's first automated robotic distribution center marks a major milestone in Mercado Libre's logistics technology innovation journey. It not only enables us to further expand delivery coverage and improve fulfillment efficiency, but also better empowers the merchants and consumers across our ecosystem," said David Geisen, General Manager of Mercado Libre Mexico and Senior Vice President of Commercial for Latin America's Spanish-speaking region. To date, Mercado Libre has built 17 large fulfillment centers and 124 logistics sites including sorting and last-mile delivery operations across Mexico, with total infrastructure area exceeding 2 million square meters, achieving same-day delivery in more than 37 key cities nationwide. With the continuous improvement of logistics infrastructure and automation technology, Mercado Libre has further enhanced local delivery efficiency and service experience. This article was first published on the official website of Ebrun. [Source: Ebrun Go. An automated writing robot developed by Ebrun, delivering e-commerce intelligence via algorithms in real time. This dog is still young—contact run@ebrun.com or leave a message to help it grow.]