Latam Cargo to increase flower exports with Bogota terminal expansion
Latam Airlines Group announced Wednesday it will build and finance a new cargo terminal at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia, tripling its existing work space and enabling faster processing of import and export shipments. The expansion project is part of a new plan to upgrade cargo handling infrastructure at its primary operating hubs. […] The post Latam Cargo to increase flower…
Latam Airlines Group announced a new cargo terminal expansion at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, tripling its workspace and speeding up import/export shipments. This 46,400-square foot facility will also double cold storage capacity by around 20% to boost the flower export market, where Latam currently holds a 35% share.
Additionally, the airline plans to upgrade its domestic cargo facilities in Bogotá and create a dedicated space for handling increased imported cargo. Santiago Álvarez, Latam Cargo's chief commercial officer, emphasized that this investment is crucial for the company's growth plans in Colombia. Latam Cargo has also been enhancing cargo handling at regional airports in Colombia through expanded warehouses, improved X-ray equipment, and advanced counter technologies.
The airline is digitizing its operations, deploying AI and RFID tracking for flower shipments, and utilizing a CargoLink platform for early cargo acceptance. Furthermore, Latam Cargo introduced VR training for warehouse personnel at its Miami hub, enhancing operational safety and workforce preparedness.
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