LATAM Star Offers New Direct Cargo Service to Brazil from HSV
June 8, 2022
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 8, 2022 – The Port of Huntsville announces greater opportunity for businesses as the new LATAM Star route begins air cargo service direct from HSV to Brazil. LATAM Group (“LATAM”) is offering the service in collaboration with freight forwarder DSV at Huntsville International Airport.
“We are thrilled to add this direct service to South America from Huntsville,” said Barbie Peek, Business Development Officer, Port of Huntsville. “With a supply chain pushed to the limit by the pandemic, cargo operations have struggled to keep up. The new LATAM Star service will provide a welcome remedy to businesses wishing to get their product to the Brazil market quickly and efficiently.”
Weekly Monday morning departures from Huntsville are scheduled to arrive the same day in Brazil.
Tagged as the LATAM Star, LATAM Group (“LATAM”) together with DSV will offer service from Huntsville, Alabama with direct service to Viracopos, Brazil. This route provides relief needed for a congested supply chain in offering a direct cargo load by DSV Air&Sea at the Huntsville International Airport.
Voted as No. 1 on U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Places to Live list for 2022-2023, Huntsville Ala. is an optimal origin and destination point for clients as a less congested option to more traditional cargo facilities in the nearby area.
“The relaunch of the route from Huntsville is proof of the opportunities created by the growth of our B767F fleet,” said Andrés Bianchi, LATAM Cargo CEO. “This allows us to provide differentiated solutions to our clients, regarding origins, destinations, and frequencies, and strengthen our connectivity to, from, and within South America.”
This unique collaboration is a quick turnkey solution, loaded and controlled by DSV Air & Sea with the full commitment and lift by LATAM. Routed in return from Viracopos, through Bogota and Miami – this full-service offer is a game changer for many looking for relief in this market.
“DSV has grown its Air Freight competencies and volumes over the last years, and with that we will continue to build on our strong and growing charter network,” said Mads Ravn, Executive Vice President, DSV Air&Sea. “The new Huntsville – Brazil – Bogota service is another add-on which expands the DSV Charter Network to the resurging Latin America region from the uncongested Huntsville International Airport.”
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About Huntsville International Airport
The Port of Huntsville is an inland port facility that includes Huntsville International Airport (HSV), International Intermodal Center, Jetplex Industrial Park, Foreign Trade Zone #83, Signature Flight Support, Sheraton Four Points Hotel and Sunset Landing Golf Course.
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) is the largest commercial airport in North Alabama, serving over 1 million passengers annually. The International Intermodal Center, located at the Port of Huntsville, provides a single hub location specializing in receiving, transferring, storing and distributing international and domestic cargo via air, rail and highway. The Port of Huntsville is ranked at No. 19 for international air cargo in the continental U.S. with connections to Europe, Asia and South America. HSV features include two parallel runways at 10,000 feet and 12,600 feet (second longest in the Southeast U.S.), 2.3 million square feet of air cargo ramp space, cold chain logistic solutions facilities and is served by domestic and international all-cargo carriers. Visit www.portofhuntsville.com for more information.
About DSV
DSV provides and manages supply chain solutions for thousands of companies every day – from the small family run business to the large global corporation. 75,000 employees in more than 90 countries work passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services – and help ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world.
Our three divisions provide one-stop shopping:
DSV is organized into three divisions offering the complete range of services to support our customers’ entire supply chain:
• Air & Sea – transportation by air and sea
• Road – transportation by road
• Solutions – warehousing and logistics services
As a freight forwarder, DSV does not own or operate transport equipment; actual transportation of goods is carried out via our global network of partners and subcontractors (carriers and hauliers). 1,300 offices, terminals and warehouses across the world enable us to be close to our local markets while taking advantage of a global perspective and network to secure the best possible service at highly competitive rates. Read more at: www.dsv.com.
About LATAM
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its affiliates are the main group of airlines in Latin America with presence in five domestic markets in the region: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, in addition to international operations inside Latin America and between it and Europe, Oceania, the United States, and the Caribbean. The group has a fleet of Boeing 767, 777, 787, Airbus A321, A320, A320neo and A319 aircraft.
LATAM Cargo Chile, LATAM Cargo Colombia and LATAM Cargo Brazil are the cargo subsidiaries of LATAM Airlines. They have access to the belly of the Group’s passenger aircraft and have a fleet of 14 freighters that will gradually expand until reaching between 19 and 22 freighters by 2023. They operate within LATAM Group’s network as well as on cargo-only international routes, offering modern infrastructure and a wide range of services and care options to meet our customers’ needs. Read more at www.latamcargo.com