LATAM group’s cargo affiliates moved over 25,000 tonnes of flowers from Colombia and Ecuador to conclude the high season for flower shipments for Mother’s Day.
During the season, which lasted 21 days, the group once again demonstrated its leadership in transporting this perishable product. This volume represents a four percent growth compared to the same holiday last year, says an official release.
“Of the total transported, around 12,000 tonnes originated in Ecuador while more than 13,000 tonnes were moved from Colombia. These results were made possible thanks to the robust capacity of LATAM group’s cargo fleet and the operational flexibility to respond to the high seasonal demand.”
Claudio Torres Faini, Commercial VP, South America, LATAM Cargo group says: “The strong results achieved this Mother’s Day season are clear testimony to the trust our customers place in LATAM. Our commitment to the floriculture industry and to each of our customers goes beyond the high-demand seasons; we are present throughout the year, ensuring the capacity and excellent service they require for their operations. We thank them for their trust and will continue driving the development of this key sector for Colombia and Ecuador.”
Responding to the high seasonal demand and the specific needs of its customers, LATAM increased its offering of cargo flights, raising frequencies from Colombia and Ecuador by 48 percent this season, the release added. “The Mother’s Day operation resulted in a logistical
deployment of over 430 departures in just three weeks, of which 231 flights departed from Bogotá and Medellin, and more than 200 originated from Quito, connecting flowers to key markets such as the United States and Europe.”