The constant resurgence of covid-19, the closure of international markets and the loss of consumer confidence, postpone the beginning of the recovery of the air industry, a process that is predicted to be long in the context of the new business reality.
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), in this context of business and economic crisis in a large number of countries at the global level, there is no evidence of strong growth in global demand for cargo and its progress continues to be an extraordinary challenge for airlines.
Building specialized docks for the auxiliary marine industry and increasing the capacity to deliver quickly by air are some of the challenges that Panama will face in the coming years.
The Panamanian economy depends heavily on the logistics sector, but currently faces new challenges because of the increasing competition from other regional players who offer better costs in managing cargo on a large scale.
In Nicaragua, authorities reported a decision to suspend collection of the additional fee of $0.05 for each kilogram exported or imported by air.
The extra charge came into effect last April 25, but from the beginning the private sector spoke out against it, because it was argued that the tariff that the Nicaraguan government would apply, would put some local companies on the border of closure and cause a decrease of about $50 million annually.
As of March 14, flights between the two countries will be considered domestic, simplifying and expediting migration and freight procedures.
With the entry into force of the Regulation for the Development of Air and Airport Operations, flight frequencies between airports in Honduras and Guatemala will have the characteristics of domestic flights.
As a gateway to 90 destinations in America and Europe, and soon Asia, Panama International Airport is venturing into the high value air cargo business.
The development of the logistics area at Tocumen International Airport will bring opportunities for infrastructure development in terms of roads, land leveling and construction and fitting of galleys and sheds.
An announcement has been made of the opening of a new daily nonstop flight for international freight traveling to and from San Jose International Airport.
From a press release issued by Fedex Express:
MIAMI (Florida) August 28, 2014 - FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the company of the world's largest express transportation today announced the arrival on 4 August of the first FedEx cargo plane Boeing Express- 757F- to Costa Rica in order to provide a direct service for international shipments. Formerly served by smaller aircraft, the growing Costa Rican market is being leveraged with increased capacity and the best collection schedules in the market, with next day delivery to Miami and the rest of the United States.
The use of air transport for exports of tilapia, fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants grew by 15% compared those in 2012.
The continued interest of countries in Europe, in addition to the traditional markets of the U.S. and Mexico, has led to increased Honduran exports.
Miguel Sierra, an official at the airport cargo terminal Ramón Villeda Morales, said that the situation has improved external reach, as previously these products were exported by sea.
Comprehensive services such as International Trade: Freight, Shipping, Ports and multimodal Logistics.
Organization that operates in Honduras
Phone: (504) 2504 9641 - (504) 2504 9640
The delivery firm has added the two countries to its UPS Express Freight network, as part of plans to double its carrying capacity in Latin America during 2012.
Scott Aubuchon, director of the international cargo airline UPS said that Nicaragua in particular, needs a critical time freight service given that 58% of its exports - seafood, textiles, gold, etc.
Expanding its investment in Honduras the logistics company has opened the first Duty Free Express Zone.
The office, which operates in the Tegucigalpa airport, was made possible through a partnership with the Executive Directorate of Revenue (DEI) and the company Swissport.
"Inside the Duty Free Express Zone, unique in Honduras, working as a team ... immediate access to the DHL aircraft is allowed, helping us to clear the product in record time.
The air transport company has increased by 50% its cargo flight capacity to 19 weekly flights.
Guatemala, Nicaragua and Panama are three of the countries which receive large capacity UPS flights from Miami. UPS has decided to expand in response to increased demand experienced in Latin America.
The firm will use its Boeing 757 cargo plane, which will be replaced by a new B-767 aircraft, which is larger and hence has more capacity.
Founded in 1931 with one single-engine Stinson plane, TACA Cargo offers specialized cargo and courier services.
Eighty years later we bridge the Three Americas serving customers at 42 destinations in 22 countries in North, Central, South America and the Caribbean, including flights to Toronto, Canada and nine major U.S. cities. Among our destinations are New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Sao Paulo, Lima, Quito, Bogota, Caracas, and Santo Domingo.
Organization that operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama
Phone: (281) 443 1808
Between January and August, cargo movement increased 17.6% when compared to the same period of 2009.
The textile industry is responsible for 12 of these 17 percentage growth points, with tilapia and tobacco also contributing to the increase.
“Tobacco is mostly exported via airplane, mainly through Toncontin International Airport. Almost 50% of all goods shipped through this terminal is tobacco”, explained Allan Martínez, Swissport manager.
Laninco is an Anglo Costa Rican freight forwarder with much experience in the field of moving small, LCL, container or Heavy Lift Project Cargo.
Organization that operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama
Phone: (506) 2442 5105