Amazon’s private cargo airline, Amazon Air, has just kicked off its first dedicated cargo route to South America, and it’s a pretty big step. The company partnered with 21 Air, a small U.S. cargo airline, teaming up with Avianca, a well-known Latin American airline, to make it work.
So, what’s the big deal?
Amazon’s air cargo flights usually focus on the U.S., with a few in Europe and India. But now, Amazon Air is flying directly to Colombia with goods ordered from its website. Amazon Air is flying across borders outside Europe for the very first time.
The new route runs between Miami and Bogotá, Colombia, using a large Boeing 767 cargo plane. The flights started on April 8, and the return trips aren’t going empty. Avianca Cargo is using that space to send products like flowers and other items back to the U.S. This is a smart way to make sure no cargo space is wasted.
Amazon isn’t flying these planes themselves, though. 21 Air operates the flights for Amazon, since Amazon doesn’t have its own pilots. 21 Air has been flying for Amazon since last year and also handles routes in places like Puerto Rico and Cincinnati.
Amazon’s goal is to grow its Amazon Air Cargo service, which is now open for third-party businesses. Companies like Apex Logistics, DHL Express, and ALK Global Logistic already use this service to ship goods.
This new route helps Amazon meet growing demand in Colombia’s booming e-commerce market. It also allows Amazon to quickly move both its own packages and shipments from other companies, making the most of each flight.
Whether it’s fresh flowers or online orders, Amazon is building faster and smarter delivery options in Latin America.
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Sources: Yahoo Finance, LinkedIn