Latam Cargo will start a weekly direct cargo route from Brussels to São José dos Campos in Brazil from 2 October, expanding to twice-weekly in the winter season.
Until now, cargo destined for São José dos Campos had to move via alternative airports such as Guarulhos or Viracopos, and then complete the journey by land.
It is projected to move around 50 tons of cargo per week, mainly industrial products, auto parts, consumer goods, and general cargo.
This new route is in addition to the recently announced expansion plan, which includes an increase of 15 weekly frequencies between Europe and South America.
São José dos Campos airport is in the heart of the Vale do Paraíba, the second-largest industrial cluster in Brazil and close to the main production centers of São Paulo with a high-capacity runway and a modernized cargo terminal.
In 2023, Latam inaugurated a route between Miami and São José , stepping up to three weekly flights a year later.
