Avianca Cargo strengthens presence in Brazil
Florianopolis becomes 6th destination in Brazil, Miami-Florianopolis route to transport electronics, vaccines
Avianca Cargo announced its new route Miami – Florianopolis to increase connectivity with the Brazilian market.
"With the launch of this new destination, the company strengthens its presence in the South American country, offering a greater connection between North and South America with a weekly cargo frequency from Miami to Florianopolis," says an official release.
Diogo Elias, Senior Vice President, Avianca Cargo says: "At Avianca Cargo, we are constantly reviewing new opportunities for our customers in order to offer them greater possibilities for connecting their cargo. In this way, we are proud to continue expanding our route network with a sixth destination in Brazil in addition to the other five we already operate - São Paulo, Campinas, Manaus, Curitiba and Vitoria. With this new route, we will continue strengthening South America's connectivity with the rest of the world."
(From left): Davi Piza, Logistics Business Manager, Zurich Airport Brazil; Diogo Elias, Senior Vice President, Avianca Cargo; Felipe Alves, District Manager, Southern Brazil, Kuehne+Nagel; Ricardo Gesse, CEO, Zurich Airport Brazil; and Fernando Castro, Operations Manager, Zurich Airport Brazil.
With the complete certification of all four categories of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) CEIV suite, and specifically the CEIV Lithium Batteries and CEIV Pharma certifications, Avianca Cargo ensures that the cargo on board arrives at its destination with highest quality standards, bearing in mind the commitment to the distinctive handling and transport of lithium batteries and technology goods as well as the transport of temperature-controlled and time-sensitive products, including vaccines and specialised pharmaceuticals, the release added.
"The logistics market is growing rapidly in Florianopolis, and we are attentive to the opportunities it offers to expand our business and also contribute to the development of Santa Catarina," says Ricardo Gesse, CEO, Zurich Airport Brazil. "The arrival of the third international freighter is another important step in this scenario."
