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The airline KLM Cargo / Martinair will stop flying to Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and other destinations in the region within a process of restructuring and search for new markets.
The air cargo market is recovering and according to data from THERE IT IS, shows close growth over the 14% during the month of May 2024, Despite these positive data, The challenge for cargo airlines remains to maintain profitability and transition to more efficient aircraft.
Within this panorama, the main players are looking for new markets, where demand is greater and they can pay more for services, this is where the exit comes from KLM Cargo operated by Martinair from our region.
Martinair Cargo adjusts its offer to South America
With the previous context, We can understand the company's needs to adjust its offer and take into account the upcoming incorporation of the Airbus A350F, The airline would later resume operations with a new efficient and ecological aircraft..
I asked the airline directly for information about it and this was the statement they shared with us for this blog:
Hereby, We take the liberty of informing you about some important changes to our cargo service offering.. Starting in October, we will suspend cargo flights in São Paulo (VCP), Buenos Aires (EZE), Santiago de Chile (SCL), Quito (UIO) and Guatemala (CAVE). The exact date will be communicated once we have confirmation.
We will continue to operate our Bogotá services (BOG) via Miami (MY) towards Amsterdam (AMS) three times a week, with minimal adjustments to current programming. What's more, We are expanding our cargo operations in Asia, More details will be shared in the coming months. We remain committed to offering services through our extensive network in the Caribbean and Latin America., what includes 145 weekly flights to 23 Destinations.
We understand the impact of these changes and ensure our continued support of your current and future operations.. The bond we have developed over the years will continue to strengthen through our close cooperation with each other..
About Air France KLM Martinair Cargo
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is a key player in the air cargo industry. Through the combined fleet of the three airlines, transports a wide variety of goods to all corners of the world. Too, is complemented by the large cargo capacity of the passenger fleet with the belly capacity plus cargo aircraft. Through this flexible concept they offer a wide range of services and solutions to the market., providing seamless connections around the world.
Key figures
- 2 hub: Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol
- 1,2 million tons of cargo transported
- 2.300 million euros of combined revenue
- 457 destinations in 157 countries (including transport stations)
- 172 long-haul passenger aircraft
- 6 cargo planes
- 1.100 weekly flight frequencies (long haul and full freighter)
- 208.000 m² of constructed area in warehouse
With two main centers, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, located (to only 398 kilometers from each other) to allow flexibility when arriving at the final destination.
In the particular case of Ecuador, The airline has an operating permit to fly to 14 weekly frequencies, of which at the time of writing these lines operates only with 4 weekly flights on airplanes Boeing 747-400.
Knowing among the reasons a reduction in demand in the Latin American market, along with the high operating costs when operating aircraft with higher fuel consumption when flying with aircraft Boeing 747-400 four-engine, The airline says goodbye to our countries for now, but it was also known that they hope to maintain a presence in the region through the operation of special charter flights and within a period of a few 2 years, return with a new efficient operation with latest generation aircraft such as the incorporation of the Airbus A-350F that will join the cargo group in the short term.
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