Modern Logistics has operated its first international operations with its 737-800 freighters to support concerts by international bands in Brazil, carried out in partnership with Rock-it Cargo, a specialty logistics provider to large-scale events.
They operated to Lima, Peru and Santiago, Chile on September 14, transporting eight tons of equipment. A domestic flight on September 14 operated from Viracopos with stops in Salvador and Rio de Janeiro.
A second confirmed operation supports the Maroon 5 tour in Brazil. For this leg, Modern Logistics will lease an additional Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft to transport 11 tons of the band’s musical equipment between tour cities. Each flight will carry a representative responsible for the band’s equipment and another responsible for show operations. This procedure covers the band’s performances in three cities scheduled for the coming weeks.
Modern Logistics is meanwhile moving ahead with plans to diversify its client base, with emphasis on the e-commerce and healthcare verticals in line with trends in the Brazilian economy.
Since last year, the integrated carrier has been serving one of the country’s leading e-commerce platforms.
Modern Logistics adds that it will soon formalize an international partnership expected to impact logistics operations in both Brazil and the US with Modern Logistics acting as a freight forwarder, details of which are expected in the coming weeks. Chief executive, Cristiano Koga said: “We have a major development in the pipeline: a partnership that will have a strong positive impact on logistics in Brazil and the US. It will generate tremendous visibility for Modern, and not just in Brazil. We are working to fine-tune every detail of this operation and will share more information with the market very soon.”
