The LATAM flight carried the largest amount of surgical masks transported since the operation with the Ministry of Infrastructure to bring supplies to fight COVID-19 began. The aircraft transported 11.8 million masks, a record compared to another one of the company’s flights, which arrived in Brazil on 2 June with 9.2 million masks. The LATAM flight carried the largest amount of surgical masks transported since the operation with the Ministry of Infrastructure to bring supplies to fight … [Read more...] about LATAM registers the largest mask shipment carried on a single flight
Latin America
Latam Cargo expands its pharma network to satisfy Latin American markets’ demand
In light of the growing demand for international pharmaceutical transportation to Latin America in the midst of COVID-19’s health crisis, Latam Cargo has extended pharma's coverage. This care option, which is CEIV Pharma certified, is part of the company’s product portfolio and offers specialized transportation for these sensitive and delicate shipments. The pandemic—which is currently affecting Latin America—has triggered closed-border policies and passenger flight restrictions worldwide. This … [Read more...] about Latam Cargo expands its pharma network to satisfy Latin American markets’ demand
IAG opens constant climate stations in Ecuador
IAG Cargo has opened two new Constant Climate stations into Latin America, bringing the total number of gateways in the region to 15 and making it one of the largest regional networks for the transportation of time and temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals. The new openings at José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport and Mariscal Sucre International Airport, both in Ecuador, see IAG Cargo’s global Constant Climate network grow to 105 stations. Latin America is an … [Read more...] about IAG opens constant climate stations in Ecuador
IAG starts Colombia route, reconnects with Cuba
From this summer, IAG Cargo is starting a new route into Colombia and reopening its route into Cuba. The new services will connect Cali and Medellín in Colombia and Havana in Cuba to IAG Cargo's worldwide network of 350 destinations, and will bring the total of IAG Cargo gateways in Latin America to 19. Additionally, IAG Cargo is increasing the number of flights it offers to and from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic from five flights a week to daily, effective from1 April 2015. … [Read more...] about IAG starts Colombia route, reconnects with Cuba
FedEx expands Latin American connections
FedEx Trade Networks is broadening its services for trade lanes connecting key destinations in Latin America. The trade lanes include the following routes: Germany (Frankfurt) to Mexico (Mexico City and Guadalajara); Germany (Frankfurt) to Brazil (São Paulo and Campinas); Hong Kong to Mexico (Mexico City and Guadalajara) and US (Dallas) to Mexico (Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey). “We’re committed to supporting our customers with more shipping options to Latin … [Read more...] about FedEx expands Latin American connections
Fitch: Outlook stable for Latin American airlines
The outlook for the Latin American Airlines sector is stable for 2015, according to Fitch Ratings. Fitch Ratings expects credit profiles for main carriers to remain stable in 2015 based on their capacity to preserve stable margins and maintain balance in capex levels and cash flow generation. Rational capacity management is projected to prevail in the sector during 2015, according to Fitch. Most players are expected to touch single-digit capacity growth rates in 2015. Fitch's view of … [Read more...] about Fitch: Outlook stable for Latin American airlines
