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Exploring 2023-2024 Logistics Trends in Latin America
The challenges and opportunities with nearshoring, warehousing, trucking, ocean/air transportation, and cold chain.
In addition to the proprietary research we generate for specific clients, the AMI team regularly shares free whitepapers for certain practice areas, as well as presentations from speaking engagements, market reports and forecasts.
Below is a selection of AMI analysis pieces available for free download.
Eco-Political Analysis LatAm Reports
The 2024 Forecast for Latin America
AMI’s leadership team offers a 2024 economic, business and political outlook for Latin America, as well as a sector-by-sector analysis of 5 major trends in the region.
The 10 Year Outlook for Latin America
AMI have developed a 10-year outlook for Latin America, based upon the extrapolation of unmistakable trends reshaping our economies and societies today.
The 2023 Forecast for Latin America
AMI’s senior leadership reveals five massive trends that will shape Latin America not only for in 2023—but also throughout the rest of the decade into 2030.
The 2022 Forecast for Latin America
Key examination of the global drivers of growth and risk for Latin America, along with regional trends. It includes top five industries with the strongest growth potential in Latin America in 2022.
Payments LatAm Reports
The state of CBDCs and their implications for the global payments industry
A detailed guide to how CBDCs work, how different regions are developing and testing them, and their likely impact on payments ecosystems.
2023 Global Payments Megatrends
Payments experts from Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI), a subsidiary of Americas Market Intelligence (AMI), held a webinar about Global Payments Megatrends for 2023, covering seismic shifts in Europe, APAC and USA.
2023 Latin America Payments Megatrends
Our partner payments team at Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI) recently held a webinar, deep dive into Latin America Payments Megatrends for 2023. They focused on three payments megatrends for LatAm and exposed well-rich data and analysis for each of them.
Crypto Usage in Latin America
Besides tracking the potential growth of crypto adoption in Latin America, AMI’s crypto team profiled how LatAm cryptoconsumers are behaving. All data is also broken down by specific markets: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, México, Perú, and Chile.
Monitor de inclusión financiera de Mercado Pago
Un reporte que desglosa los resultados de un estudio de casi 45 000 clientes de Mercado Pago. AMI llevo a cabó el estudio, el cual detalla hallazgos importantes sobre la inclusión financiera en Latinoamérica, las claves del éxito de Mercado Pago en este aspecto y otros datos estratégicos que podrían beneficiar a múltiples tipos de players en el ecosistema de pagos en la región.
Monitor de Inclusão Financeira Mercado Pago
Um relatório que decompõe os resultados de um estudo de quase 45.000 clientes do Mercado Pago. A AMI conduziu o estudo, que detalha importantes conclusões sobre a inclusão financeira na América Latina, as chaves para o sucesso do Mercado Pago neste aspecto, e outros insights estratégicos que poderiam beneficiar múltiplos tipos de atores no ecossistema de pagamentos da região.
A revolução das criptomoedas da América Latina
Por que as criptomoedas vêm crescendo rapidamente na região, quais têm sido seus principais usos e como o ecossistema de pagamentos deve se preparar.
The Cryptocurrency Revolution in Latin America
Released in spring 2022, this whitepaper not only highlights the key data that payments professionals need to know about crypto, it also explores use cases and, most importantly, the future trends we can expect as crypto uptake expands throughout the region.
La revolución de criptomonedas en América Latina
Análisis detallado que expone las razones sobre el uso de criptomonedas en la región, cómo los usuarios las están utilizando y cómo el ecosistema de pagos debe prepararse para una futura irrupción cripto en LatAm.
6 Megatrends in Latin American Payments for 2022
As the market has changed, our payments team has tracked major shifts that will affect the entire industry, including open banking initiation accelerating ACH, instant money transfers competing for market share, credit decoupling from credit cards and more. This presentation thoroughly covers these megatrends, featuring a deep range of supportive data for them.
“The new normal”: Pandemic response and business continuity tips
In this April 2020 whitepaper from Visa, which featured significant collaboration from AMI’s payments practice, changing consumer habits in response to the COVID-19 crisis are highlighted. The data shared includes new digital habits from LatAm consumers, payments methods that are likely to replace cash among e-commerce shoppers, 4 shifts that merchants must make during the crisis and more.
“La nueva normalidad”: Respuesta a la pandemia y consejos para la continuidad comercial
Publicado en abril 2020, este whitepaper de Visa —publicado con una colaboración significativa de parte de AMI— destaca varios cambios en las costumbres de los consumidores en respuesta a la crisis COVID-19. Los datos compartidos incluyen los 9 hábitos nuevos adquiridos por los consumidores latinoamericanos, los medios de pagos que probablemente sustituyan al efectivo entre las personas que compran mediante el comercio electrónico, 4 cambios que los comercios tienen que hacer durante la crisis y más.
Digital banking in Latin America: Best practices and the shift toward banking as service
In this whitepaper produced for Mastercard, AMI examines the emergence of digital banks in Latin America, their approaches to onboarding, communications, rewards and fees, as well as other key aspects. The report also highlights 5 major banking trends in Latin America that will be notable in 2020 and beyond.
Serviços bancários digitais na América Latina: Melhores práticas e a transição para o modelo de banking as a service
Neste whitepaper produzido para a Mastercard, a AMI examina o surgimento dos bancos digitais na América Latina, suas abordagens de onboarding, comunicações, recompensas e taxas, além de outros aspectos fundamentais. O relatório também destaca 5 grandes tendências bancárias na América Latina que serão notáveis em 2020 e nos anos seguintes.
6 Megatrends in Latin American Payments for 2021
A through look at the large shifts that AMI’s payments team expects to see in the region, supported by a deep range of data that includes penetration rates for traditional banks, digital banks, fintechs, digital wallets and smartphones, as well as 2020 retail payment methods in Latin America, e-commerce market volume in Latin America, CAGR for e-commerce payment methods in Latin America through 2023, contactless card and QR code usage in Latin America and much more.
El panorama de la innovación en América Latina
Este whitepaper se centra en definir lo que constituye la innovación en Latinoamérica en el sector de servicios financieros. Desglosa los resultados de un estudio pionero en donde Americas Market Intelligence investigó exhaustivamente los esfuerzos en innovación de más de 80 empresas. Sus datos sumamente detallados resaltan los 4 pilares de innovación en Latinoamérica y explica cómo las empresas están impulsando la innovación con tecnología, ejecución y más.
Inovação na América Latina
Este relatório busca definir o que constitui inovação no Brasil e na América Latina no setor de serviços financeiros. Ele analisa os resultados de um estudo inovador no qual a Americas Market Intelligence realizou pesquisas extensivas sobre os esforços de inovação de mais de 80 empresas, incluindo bancos, comerciantes, mercados on-line (marketplaces) e outras organizações importantes. Seus dados altamente detalhados destacam os quatro pilares da inovação no Brasil e na América Latina e explicam como as empresas estão impulsionando a inovação por meio de tecnologias, da execução e de outros aspectos.
The State of Innovation in Latin America
This whitepaper focuses on defining what constitutes innovation in Latin America in the financial services sector. It breaks down the results of a groundbreaking study in which Americas Market Intelligence extensively researched the innovation efforts of more than 80 companies. Its richly detailed data highlights the 4 pillars of innovation in Latin America and explains how companies are driving innovation with technology, execution and more.
Emerging Trends and Opportunities in the Latin America Fintech Market: 2018-2020
Lindsay Lehr — director of the Payments practice at Americas Market Intelligence — gave this presentation at Fintech Conference LatAm 2018, which took place in Lima, Peru in May 2018. This presentation covers areas in which fintech innovation is emerging in Latin America, citing companies such as Rappi, Oxxo and Amazon Cash. It also explores the dominant role of cash for making purchases in the region and the potential of contactless payments to change that.
El estado de los pagos sin contacto en Latinoamérica
Encargado por Visa, este whitepaper detallado examina el potencial de los pagos sin contacto en la región al analizar la infraestructura existente, la conducta de consumidores y condiciones clave del mercado mientras que también resalta las ventajas de este método de pago tanto para consumidores como para bancos.
The State of Contactless Payments in Latin America
Commissioned by Visa, this in-depth whitepaper looks at the potential for contactless payments in the region by examining the existing infrastructure, consumer behavior and key market conditions while also highlighting the advantages of this payment method for both consumers and banks.
Energy LatAm Reports
Battery Storage Landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean regulatory challenges, potential projects, and trends in storage capacity.
5 Megatrends in Latin America’s Energy Sector for 2023 and Beyond
A resource to help energy professionals anticipate massive changes sweeping through the region
Green Hydrogen in Latin America
Granulated data on the potential development of hydrogen projects in the region, projections, markets with the highest likelihood of success, and standout companies in hydrogen and derivative pilot programs.
Latin America Electric Mobility
An infographic report featuring current EV sales in Latin America, market projections and more.
The Road to Net Zero in Latin America
Opportunities for investors, energy companies, and suppliers in the region
Logistics LatAm Reports
Exploring 2023-2024 Logistics Trends in Latin America
Identifying challenges and opportunities with nearshoring, warehousing, trucking, ocean/air transportation, and cold chain.
The LatAm Logistics Market Data Portrait
A detailed infographic report that features Latin America’s big-picture, and granular data for six of the largest logistics markets: Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.
Last Mile Logistics Disruption in Latin America
New international players are coming to compete in the region. Meanwhile, Mercado Libre is maintaining its innovative proposal in the market. Infographic Analysis by Americas Market Intelligence.
Disrupción en logística de última milla en LatAm
Nuevos actores internacionales llegan a competir en la región. Mientras tanto, Mercado Libre sostiene su propuesta innovadora en el mercado. Análisis infográfico de Americas Market Intelligence.
Panorama de datos sobre la Industria logística de América Latina
Reporte infográfico detallado sobre logística en Latinoamérica y seis mercados específicos: Brasil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, México y Perú.
Consumer Market Studies LatAm Reports
Understanding the Modern Consumer in Latin America
Explore the impact of digitization on regional consumption, delving into attitudes and trends, with a glimpse into the future of artificial intelligence.
El pulso del consumidor moderno en América Latina
El impacto de la digitalización en el consumo regional, adentrándote en actitudes y tendencias, con un vistazo al futuro de la inteligencia artificial.
The Best-Selling Products in Latin America
Helpful resource for marketing, sales and market intelligence professionals to quickly see some of the growth areas in both the region and in specific markets.
Los productos más vendidos en Latinoamérica
Un vistazo a los sectores de crecimiento en mercados específicos y en toda la región. Para profesionales en ventas y mercadeo.
Disruption in Mexico’s Hospitality Industry
This AMI study of Mexican travelers analyzes why they often prefer Airbnb to hotels, how Airbnb has successfully disrupted the travel industry in Mexico and what hotels can do to defend their market share.
Best Practices for Market Research in Latin America
A look at the common obstacles to conducting market research in Latin America and the best practices for optimal results.
Mining LatAm Reports
The 2022 Latin America Mining Risk Index
A qualitative and quantitative analysis of the risks facing both miners
and investors in the region’s 16 leading jurisdictions.
Managing Mining Risk in Latin America
This detailed whitepaper highlights 7 key risks faced by miners in Latin American jurisdictions and analyzes how to best manage them, using recent case studies to show best practices.
Marketing Latin America Reports
Thought Leadership in Latin America
A detailed guide to help companies not only develop an effective thought leadership strategy to reach Latin America, but also to execute it by crafting blog posts, whitepapers and other forms of content.
Healthcare LatAm Reports
The Best-Equipped Hospitals in Latin America for 2023
This report from our sister company, Global Health Intelligence, details the hospitals, clinics, and other facilities with the largest counts of key medical devices and equipment.
5 Mega-Trends in Latin American Healthcare
This report from our sister company, Global Health Intelligence, offers detailed analysis and a deep range of data that indicate which 5 massive trends are reshaping the healthcare landscape in Latin America.
Cambios masivos en la salud latinoamericana
Una infografía que señala las tendencias que están ocurriendo a largo plazo en la salud en América Latina, desde los aumentos en personas con diabetes y demencia hasta la prevalencia de afecciones como cáncer, enfermedad renal y más. La infografía fue creada por Global Health Intelligence, nuestra empresa filial.
The Growth in Equipment Counts in Latin American Hospitals
This infographic from Global Health Intelligence, our sister company, shows not only wider market trends with different types of equipment but also the increases in medical equipment in hospitals in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and other markets.
El auge de equipos médicos en los hospitales latinoamericanos
Esta infografía —creada por Global Health Intelligence, nuestra empresa filial— detalla no sólo los grandes cambios en los mercados para diferentes tipos de equipos médicos en LatAm, sino que también indica los aumentos en equipos médicos que se han dado en países específicos, como Argentina, México, Colombia, Perú y Chile, entre otros.
Data Portrait of the Medical Equipment Market in Latin America
This infographic from Global Health Intelligence, our sister company, looks at growth in medical equipment importations into Latin America in a variety of markets and categories.
Large-Scale Changes in Latin American Health
This infographic from Global Health Intelligence, our sister company, highlights the long-term health changes happening in Latin America, ranging from increases in diabetes and dementia to a stronger prevalence for cancer, kidney diseases and other conditions.
Vistazo de datos del mercado de equipo médico en Latinoamérica
Esta infografía —creada por Global Health Intelligence, nuestra empresa filial— destaca el crecimiento en las importaciones de equipos médicos a Latinoamérica en una amplia gama de mercados y categorías.
