Tampico Secure Transportation Services

Secure Transportation and Executive Protection Services in Tampico

ETS Risk Management leverages extensive experience in secure transportation and Executive Protection to provide tailored security solutions worldwide. With a deep understanding of regional threats, the team designs strategies that address specific security concerns, ensuring that each journey is as safe as possible. Whether navigating urban landscapes or remote areas, ETS’s expertise in risk management sets the standard for secure travel.

We have provided Secure Transportation, Executive Protection and associated security services to a wide range of clients traveling to Tampico and throughout Mexico. We have a highly trained, robust team of security drivers and personal security officers for  our secure ground transportation and Executive Protection Services. All of our local security teams are highly experienced and vetted, many of whom have been operating with us for over 10 years. Whether it’s just a transfer from airport to hotel or a full security detail involving armored vehicles and armed Close Protection officers, we are industry leaders in providing high-quality secure ground transportation solutions, ensuring safety, reliability, and discretion at every stage.

ETS Security Overview - Mexico

The business traveler to Mexico is ill-served by a national or regional level risk assessment approach. Rather, Mexico travel risk must be viewed through the lens of locality. For example, risk levels in Cancun are not nearly the same as Monterrey. Corporate security organizations wedded to general travel advice for Mexican regions will not only find themselves saying “No” to business opportunities in safer towns but saying “Yes” to potentially life-threatening visits to villages that should be off-limits. More than ever before, business travelers unaware of the risk distinctions from district to district, and neighborhood to neighborhood are either placing themselves at unprecedented risk or missing out on closing deals in places where the risk is manageable. Click here to learn more about Mexico Risk and Security.

Tampico, located in the northeastern state of Tamaulipas, Mexico, is an important port city known for its oil industry and manufacturing sector. While Tampico offers economic opportunities and cultural attractions, it presents significant security challenges, particularly related to crime, organized crime, and natural disasters. 

Violent crime, including armed robbery, carjackings, and home invasions, is a serious concern in Tampico. While tourists are less frequently targeted than locals, violent crime can occur, particularly at night or in less secure areas. Travelers should avoid walking alone at night and should use secure transportation options, such as trusted taxis or ride-hailing services like Uber.  Organized crime is also a significant issue in Tamaulipas, and cartel-related violence has impacted Tampico. Rival drug trafficking organizations, including the Gulf Cartel and Los Zetas, operate in the region, leading to periodic outbreaks of violence. While tourists are not usually direct targets, cartel violence can occur in public areas, potentially putting bystanders at risk. Travelers should avoid areas known for cartel activity and remain informed about the security situation.

Road conditions in Tampico vary, with major highways generally well-maintained, but rural roads may be poorly lit or in poor condition. Traffic can be chaotic, and aggressive driving is common. Travelers should avoid driving after dark and use toll roads ("cuotas") when possible, as they tend to be safer and better maintained than free roads ("libres"). Carjackings and highway robberies are risks, particularly in rural or isolated areas. 

Public buses and taxis are widely used in Tampico, but they may not meet Western safety standards, and petty crime, such as pickpocketing, can occur on public transportation. It is recommended to use trusted taxis or ride-hailing services such as Uber, especially at night.

As outlined above, a multitude of threats exists within Mexico, as per any other LATAM country. Whether Crime, Narco-Terrorism, road safety, or natural disaster, it is important to speak with our risk management specialists to understand ground truth specific to your local area of operations and travel itinerary.

Tampico Secure Airport Transfers

ETS can support all airport transfers with local security drivers and Executive Protection teams. We facilitate secure airport transfers for a range of clients and are preferred suppliers to a number of Fortune 500 clients for cross-border and inter-city movements. Our security drivers and/or security teams provide a low-profile meet and greet service and enable secure movement to/from airport and hotels. Armored vehicle and armed Executive Protection are available on-demand.

Armored Vehicle Rental Mexico

Our secure transportation services in Mexico has a full range of non-armored vehicles, English speaking security drivers, and also low profile armored vehicles to better fit our clientele’s needs. To learn more about Armored Vehicle Rental Considerations and how Armored Vehicle Ratings work please click on the corresponding hyper-link.

 

All clients of ETS get free access to the ExploreSecure® eLearning Travel Security Course.