REGIONAL ANALYSIS BRAZIL FEATURE In addition, now that the merger
between Chilean carrier LAN and Brazil’s TAM Linhas Aéreas is moving closer to completion, Fadigas observed: “Both LAN and TAM have provided a very good air freight service alone, and we are hoping that the merger will upgrade this service; we are expecting it to be better,” as the two airlines make the most of the synergies available once the merger is finalised. The union of LAN and TAM, which was approved by Brazil’s antitrust regulator earlier this year, will create LATAM as one of the world’s biggest airlines. Mafra, meanwhile, expects that
the creation of a large joint carrier “will make it easier to get space on flights to Brazil. There will be a better number of dedicated services to the Brazilian market. I think we will have the air freight power to compete in the global market because LATAM is a South American company committed to the local market.” Alongside this global consideration:
“Intra-Latin American trade is an important area to be developed,” Mafra went on. “In 2012 we are starting a sales action plan for Latin America; in previous years this was neglected as we gave priority to Asia, Europe and the USA. But the global economy has changed, and we need to dedicate more time and investment to Latin America. The global crisis is affecting Europe and the USA, giving space and new opportunities for developing countries.” Furthermore, according to Fadigas:
“With the development of not only Brazil’s economy but also those of Chile, Colombia, Peru, Argentina and countries in Central America, intra-Latin American trade has already been increasing for quite some time now. Everyone is looking to source things more cheaply and also find new opportunities or offer new products pushed by consumer demand, as people in Latin America are improving their living standards through increased buying power.”
Looking ahead From a freight forwarder's perspective, Mafra believes that the development of
The union of LAN and TAM ... will create one of the world’s biggest airlines
Brazil's air freight industry during the next five years needs to start with an improvement in the country’s airport infrastructure. Other measures would include the introduction of paperless systems, improved flexibility in terms of Customs and more cargo flights serving the country. He said that once these measures
come into effect, DC Logistics wants to expand its service portfolio beyond air freight forwarding to include Customs clearances, inland transportation and distribution – offering a more integrated logistics package. Fadigas agrees that the most
important factor in Brazil’s ongoing development is the investment that needs to be made in the infrastructure of its airports, and also its ports.“We are already struggling due to lack of infrastructure and if things are not done quickly Brazil may lose a unique opportunity of growth, as well as of strategically positioning itself at the level of the developed countries,” he warned.
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