The end-to-end air cargo management system in Latin America is facing a change, as the newer CROAMIS system developed by Wipro Limited. The new technology will be equipping LATAM with the most refined cargo management system. “One of the most important and ambitious projects in our history”. This is how LATAM Cargo employees have described the project that will replace the various cargo management systems in use today with a single system that will include all business … [Read more...] about LATAM launches new end-to-end system
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LATAM Cargo receives CEIV PHARMA handler certification
After becoming the first airline in the Americas to obtain the Center of Excellence of Independent Validators (CEIV) PHARMA certification from the International Aviation Transportation Agency (IATA), LATAM Cargo was also recently awarded with the CEIV PHARMA certification for its handling service in Miami. This achievement is the result of a joint and coordinated effort of different departments across the company –Product Management, Operations, Quality, HR, … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo receives CEIV PHARMA handler certification
IAG Cargo boosts Euro freighter ops with new Amsterdam, Paris services
IAG Cargo has announced the start of two new short haul freighter services designed to offer greater connectivity to its global network. On 18 August, the carrier will launch a new Madrid – Amsterdam freighter service designed to enable easier access for shipments between Amsterdam and LATAM, while a new flight from Frankfurt to London via Paris will start on 24 August; increasing IAG Cargo’s freighter operation out of Paris to a twice weekly service. The twice weekly Madrid – Amsterdam A300 … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo boosts Euro freighter ops with new Amsterdam, Paris services
LATAM rebrands to reflect LAN, TAM unity
After an extensive integration process following the association of LAN Airlines and TAM Airlines - during which the LATAM Airlines Group said it has made significant advances in achieving synergies for internal processes, network optimisation and fleet restructuring and modernisation - the Group has announced a rebranding involving a single name and identity - LATAM. The new LATAM branded airline group will unite all the passenger and cargo airlines for LATAM Airlines Group: LAN Airlines … [Read more...] about LATAM rebrands to reflect LAN, TAM unity
TAM Cargo inaugurates new terminal in Brazil
TAM Cargo inaugurated its new R$38 million (US$11.6 million) terminal, intended exclusively for domestic cargo. With a total surface area of 15,000 m², the new terminal is the largest owned by LATAM Group in Brazil. Located in the Guarulhos area, on Hélio Smidt Highway, the terminal has been restructured and provides new services that represent a significant improvement, considering that the previous one, also located in the vicinity of the airport, had a total surface … [Read more...] about TAM Cargo inaugurates new terminal in Brazil
LATAM receives first 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing and LATAM Airlines Group celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 787-9 Dreamliner. LATAM Airlines Group is leasing the new airplane from Amsterdam-based lessor AerCap. LATAM Airlines Group will become Latin America’s first operator of both the 787-8 and 787-9 variants of the Dreamliner family when the airline group launches 787-9 services on South American routes in April. With this delivery, LATAM Airlines Group will have 11 787s in its fleet, the most in Latin … [Read more...] about LATAM receives first 787-9 Dreamliner