LATAM Cargo Inaugurates New Route from Europe to Strengthen Connections with Brazil
October 11, 2023
- The new route will start with two frequencies per week from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Curitiba (Brazil), with the objective of bringing pharmaceutical products and general cargo to the Brazilian city.
LATAM Cargo inaugurates a new cargo route from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to Curitiba, Brazil, aimed at strengthening connectivity between Europe and South America while reducing transportation time through a more direct alternative and providing enhanced capacity for clients.
The company now offers a direct service, allowing customers to ship their cargo to the Brazilian city without the need for intermediate stops, thanks to the flexibility offered by its fleet of Boeing 767 freighters. Operating with two weekly frequencies on Tuesdays and Saturdays, this route efficiently links Europe with Curitiba, primarily transporting pharmaceutical products and general cargo.
“At LATAM Cargo, we are constantly reviewing our cargo itinerary, always seeking new opportunities to benefit our customers. In this context, the opening of this route is part of an initiative that will enable us to provide a more direct and efficient service to Curitiba from Europe,” commented Gudny Genskowsky, VP of Network and Alliances at LATAM Cargo.
LATAM Cargo Group boasts the most extensive cargo operation in the region, connecting to a total of 156 destinations that bridge South America with the rest of the world. In the case of Brazil, the cargo group currently serves 53 destinations within the country and another 19 international destinations, further solidifying our leadership in the cargo industry within the region.
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About LATAM
LATAM and its subsidiaries constitute Latin America’s leading airline group, with operations in five domestic markets across the region: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, and international service within Latin America and towards Europe, Oceania, the United States and the Caribbean.
The Group’s fleet is composed of Boeing 767, 777, 787, Airbus A321, A320, A320neo and A319 aircraft.
LATAM Cargo Chile, LATAM Cargo Colombia and LATAM Cargo Brazil are the cargo subsidiaries of LATAM, with a combined fleet of 18 freighters that will gradually increase to a total of 19 aircraft by 2024. These subsidiaries also utilize the capacity of the Group’s passenger airplanes and operate both within LATAM Group’s network and on international cargo-only routes. They also offer modern infrastructure and a wide variety of services and options to satisfy their customers’ needs.