LATAM Cargo Boeing 767 freighter on the airport ramp

About Us

At LATAM Cargo, we are leaders in air freight and your strategic partner connecting markets to, from, and within South America—driving trade while safeguarding the ecosystems and communities where we operate.

We deliver flexibility by combining 19 Boeing 767 freighters with the belly-hold capacity of over 350 passenger aircraft, serving more than 170 destinations. We operate strategic hubs across key South American markets as well as in Miami, where our 33,000 m² facility stands as one of the largest infrastructures at Miami International Airport.

We are the first airline in the Americas to achieve IATA CEIV Pharma certification and the first in the world to earn IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certification.

With our service, network, and infrastructure, we transport the potential of a continent to bring opportunities closer.

IATA CEIV Pharma CertificationIATA CEIV Lithium Battery Certification

20

Specialized Boeing 767 freighters

+350

Passenger aircraft belly capacity

+170

Global destinations

We don't just move cargo.

We move the potential of South America:

To the world, from the world, and across it.

LATAM aircraft tail against a blue sky

Our awards

2026

Airline of the Year - The Americas

World Air Cargo News - Air Cargo Week

2025

Air Cargo Pharma

World Air Cargo News - Air Cargo Week

2025

Air Cargo Airline of the Year

Air Cargo News

2024

Sustainable Cargo Airline of the Year - Americas

Freightweek

2023

Sustainability in Air Cargo

TIACA 2023

2023

Air Cargo Innovation

IATA 2023

2022

Air Cargo Project of the Year

Air Cargo News

2022

Pharma Project of the Year

Air Cargo News

The map we have built

Since our beginning, we have built a strategic, region-wide infrastructure through local affiliates, designed to facilitate the transport of domestic and international cargo with the speed and consistency global markets demand.

LAN is founded

Línea Aérea Nacional de Chile begins the continent's connectivity story that would lay the foundations for today's network.

1929
1961

TAM is born in Brazil

TAM (Taxi Aéreo Marília) is founded, establishing a culture of proximity and logistical support for customers from day one.

LAN lists on the New York Stock Exchange

LAN lists its shares on the NYSE, consolidating financial backing to strengthen transport plans across the region.

1997
2001

Miami Cargo Terminal

The Miami Cargo Terminal opens, becoming a key ~33,000 m² connection hub for international flows between Latin America and the world.

Operations in Colombia

Cargo operations begin in Colombia, strengthening support for local producers in this strategic market.

2009
2012

LATAM Airlines Group is born

The merger of LAN and TAM combines their networks and capabilities to create Latin America's most robust and dense air cargo offering.

Unified LATAM brand

The unified LATAM brand launches officially. Cargo affiliates adopt the new corporate identity for customers worldwide.

2015–16
2017

First IATA-CEIV Pharma in the Americas

Cargo affiliates become the first in the Americas to obtain IATA-CEIV Pharma certification for cold-chain processes.

Joint Venture with Delta Air Lines

The strategic joint venture with Delta Air Lines is formalized, expanding route options and network stability for cargo customers.

2022
2022

Ecuador — Exclusive Cargo Operations

The Ecuador affiliate begins exclusive cargo operations as the first Ecuadorian airline with regular cargo flights.

World's first IATA-CEIV Lithium Battery

Affiliates consolidate global leadership by becoming the first in the world to receive the IATA-CEIV Lithium Battery seal.

2022
2023

Fleet of 20 Boeing 767 aircraft

The cargo fleet expansion concludes with 20 Boeing 767-300F and BCF aircraft, enhancing flexibility alongside more than 350 passenger aircraft.

Expanded Delta JV for cargo affiliates

The Delta joint venture expands for cargo affiliates, improving connectivity for international and domestic freight.

2024
2025–26

Cargo Airline of the Year

Honored as Cargo Airline of the Year (Air Cargo News Awards) with revenues of ~US$1.7B and a historic peak of 67 NPS points.