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(a 32% increase year over year). Avianca Cargo, though based in Colombia, serves Santiago


regularly and is expanding its presence. Plans announced include introducing multiple Airbus A330 freighters to boost capacity by up to 70%, contributing to Chilean connectivity. Global integrators like UPS, FedEx, DHL and Agility Logistics


Chile SA maintain significant operations via charter and scheduled freighters and extensive forwarding networks. DHL and UPS have also embraced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Chile, echoing LATAM’s shift toward environmental efficiency. The Chilean


airfreight forwarding market is competitive,


featuring both national and multinational players: Samex, KLog. co, Andes Logistics Group, Pedro Serrano and Balmoral Chile are among the top Santiago based forwarders focused on airfreight, ocean freight, warehousing and consultancy services. Membership in global networks like Globalia Logistics Network and


Conqueror Freight Network is increasingly common among medium and small forwarders aiming to enhance international reach and sales leads. Larger multinationals like UPS, FedEx and DHL often lead individual player rankings in market share, but smaller forwarders remain competitive through specialisation in e commerce, cold chain logistics, customs consultancy or niche routes. Chile’s


government has supported the logistics sector


robustly. Between 2020 and 2022, it invested $1.9 billion in railway infrastructure through the state rail company EFE - aiding intermodal connections with airports and ports. A wider $17.6 billion infrastructure roadmap (2024 2028) includes rail expansions, customs facility upgrades and port modernisation, with completion targets around 2026. Environmental sustainability is also top of mind. The government


has outlined plans to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at scale by 2030, aiming for SAF to meet 50 % of aviation needs by 2050. Meanwhile, major carriers such as LATAM Cargo, UPS are already using SAF blends, reducing lifecycle emissions significantly and positioning Chile as a regional leader in green logistics. E commerce growth is a critical driver. In Chile, cross border e


commerce categories—particularly apparel (59%) and electronics (51%)—are increasing airfreight demand. Forwarders now offer integrated solutions combining air cargo with last mile delivery and digital tracking tools.


Prospects ahead until 2030 Looking ahead from mid 2025, Chile’s airfreight sector is poised for moderate but steady expansion. Volume forecasts suggest cargo tonne kilometres rising from 1.33 billion in 2023 to around 1.38 billion in 2028 (0.6% CAGR). Economic and logistics market growth is expected to deliver stronger momentum: the overall freight and logistics market is projected to grow at 5.5% per annum, reaching $27.9 billion by 2030; air cargo volume should benefit via modal share gains and efficiency gains from digital platforms and infrastructure modernisation. Perishables exports, such as cherries, seafood and salmon are


expected to remain a core component of international airfreight from Chile. LATAM Cargo’s expansion of cherry specific freighter flights and new interline routing to Asia and North America illustrates evolving responsiveness to seasonal demand. Competition dynamics will evolve as regional carriers like Avianca


scale their freighter fleets in South America, offering alternatives to LATAM dominance and diversifying routings out of Santiago. Smaller forwarders may see opportunity in niche verticals (e commerce, cold chain, customs compliance), aided by membership in global networks and digital platforms, enabling them to compete for cross border shipments and higher value contracts.


Conclusion Chile’s airfreight industry is grounded in strong fundamentals: a dominant cargo hub in Santiago, rising exports of perishables, modernising infrastructure and a logistics market that embraces digital transformation and sustainability. While growth in pure tonne kilometres is expected to be modest - the 1.33 billion tonne kilometres in 2023 rising to approximately 1.38 billion by 2028 - value added segments and technological efficiencies are likely to deliver stronger commercial impact. Over the next five years, continued investment in cold chain facilities, SAF expansion, and digital


logistics platforms will


shape a progressively more efficient and sustainable Chilean air cargo ecosystem, enhancing its role within Latin America’s supply chain architecture.


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“LATAM Cargo Chile is the dominant domestic-sector carrier. Operating


out of Santiago, its fleet of six Boeing 767 freighters serves roughly 21 destinations across South America,


North America and Europe, alongside belly hold cargo in LATAM’s passenger flights.”


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