Alza del salario mínimo redefine los costos de la logística y acelera la adopción tecnológica en Colombia

Periodista Portafolio19.01.2026 09:43 Actualizado: 19.01.2026 09:44

Alza del salario mínimo redefine los costos de la logística y acelera la adopción tecnológica en Colombia

TL;DR

  • The 2026 minimum wage in Colombia increased by 23% to $1,750,905, plus $249,095 for transportation.
  • The logistics and transport industry, heavily reliant on labor, faces significant cost pressures as nearly 90% of its workers are near the minimum wage.
  • This wage increase, exceeding inflation and productivity, necessitates operational and strategic reviews by logistics companies.
  • The rising labor costs are expected to translate into higher logistics and transport service tariffs, potentially impacting the national economy and consumers.
  • Digitalization, including cloud services and AI, is seen as a key strategy to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate the impact of higher wages.
  • Micro and small businesses, representing 92% of Colombian companies, face a greater challenge in absorbing these increased labor expenses.