Pharmaceuticals transported by LATAM Cargo between Europe and Brazil grew approximately 150% from January to July compared to the same period last year.
This surge was mainly driven by an increase in the transport of GLP-1-based medications, used in treatments for type 2 diabetes.
In the first seven months of the year, GLP-1-based medications accounted for approximately 15% of the total volume transported by the company between Europe and Brazil.
Including all cargo types, LATAM Cargo moved nearly 32,000 tonnes between the two markets during this period, a 27% increase compared to the first seven months of 2025.
Around 75% of this volume consisted of general and consolidated cargo, including automation products, mining machinery, textiles, and commodities.
“The growth in pharmaceutical transport demonstrates how demand for specialized logistics solutions is gaining prominence between Europe and Brazil,” said Jorge Carretero, cargo sales manager Europe at LATAM Airlines Group.
“Our priority is to support this evolution through a safe, efficient operation equipped for the specific requirements of each cargo type.
“At the same time, the 27% growth in total volume reinforces the importance of connectivity between both markets and our network’s capacity to serve diverse economic sectors.”
Increased routing options
Germany, Belgium, Spain, and Italy were the main countries of origin for cargo transported by LATAM Cargo from Europe to Brazil between January and July, followed by the Netherlands and France.
In passenger aircraft belly capacity, the primary routes during the period were Lisbon–São Paulo, Madrid–São Paulo, and Frankfurt–São Paulo. In freighter operations, the Frankfurt–Viracopos and Brussels–Viracopos routes stood out, stated LATAM Cargo.
Expanded connectivity between Europe and Brazil has also increased cargo routing options. New passenger routes from Brussels and Amsterdam to São Paulo added capacity to the network, while the freighter service between Brussels and São José dos Campos opened a new logistics alternative connecting European and Brazilian markets.
