LATAM Cargo Group has announced the expansion of its Miami to São José dos Campos cargo route, increasing from two to three weekly flights operated by Boeing 767-300Fs.

The expansion, operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, will increase the route’s capacity by 50%, reaching a total of over 150 tonnes of cargo transported weekly between the US and the São Paulo interior.

Otávio Meneguette, commercial director of LATAM Cargo Brazil, said: “We are very pleased with this announcement, which reinforces our commitment to our customers in Brazil.

“This international route is crucial for São José dos Campos and the São Paulo interior, as it facilitates the import of supplies and electronic equipment for the Vale do Paraíba industrial chain.”

The cargo route was launched in June 2023 and facilitates the import of general cargo and electronic products to the Vale do Paraíba region, connecting with the Miami hub, which links cargo from the US and Europe.

Vale do Paraíba is Brazil’s second-largest industrial hub, featuring the third-longest runway in the state and a modernised cargo terminal, benefiting industries that utilise the route by reducing import costs and providing competitive advantages.

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