Avianca Cargo has expanded its strategic partnership with Amazon Air Cargo, launching five weekly flights between Quito and Miami in March 2026. The move strengthens air freight connectivity between Ecuador and the United States, creating new capacity for perishable exports including flowers and fruits.
Ecuador becomes the second Latin American market where Avianca Cargo operates using Amazon Air Cargo capacity. The partnership began in April 2025 with a daily Boeing 767-300F charter flight between Bogotá and Miami.
Partnership built on proven performance
Since launching operations on 8 April 2025, the Avianca-Amazon collaboration has completed nearly 500 flights between Colombia and the United States. The daily 767-300F service targets Colombia’s export sector, particularly flowers and essential goods requiring reliable cold chain logistics.
The expansion into Ecuador proven workflows. Avianca Cargo combines regional expertise with Amazon Air Cargo’s global reach to deliver consistent service across key trade corridors.
“Since we began our business relationship with Amazon Air Cargo in 2025, with the Bogotá-Miami operation, we have been building a solid, long-term relationship. The addition of Ecuador to this service represents a key step in our value proposition for exporters, especially in the perishable goods segment, through a more, stable operation aligned with their logistical needs.”
– Diogo Elías, CEO of Avianca Cargo
Ecuador export sector gains direct US access
The Quito-Miami route addresses specific demand from Ecuador’s perishable goods sector. Flower growers, fruit exporters and producers of temperature-sensitive cargo now access direct capacity to Miami without multi-leg routing.
Demand spikes during commercial seasons including Mother’s Day drive year-round capacity planning. The five weekly frequencies complement Avianca Cargo’s existing network of more than 20 weekly departures on related routes, totalling over 1,000 flights per year.
Infrastructure support in Quito
Quiport, the concessionaire administering Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport, facilitated the service launch. Modern cargo handling facilities and cold chain infrastructure support high-value perishable shipments.
“We are proud to facilitate these types of initiatives. Our commitment is clear: to continue developing modern, efficient, and reliable infrastructure that allows Quito to continue attracting cargo airlines that boost our exports. This new service demonstrates the confidence that top-tier international players place in our airport, our city, and our country.”
– Ramón Miró, President and CEO of Quiport
Amazon expands Latin America footprint
The Ecuador expansion supports Amazon Air Cargo’s strategy to deepen presence across Latin American freight markets. The partnership enables Amazon to serve cross-border commerce demands between South America and the United States without building standalone operations.
Amazon Air Cargo provides aircraft capacity while Avianca Cargo handles commercial relationships, ground operations and regional logistics coordination. The model combines Amazon’s operational scale with Avianca’s established customer base and market knowledge.
“Amazon Air Cargo is proud to provide air freight capacity that powers Avianca Cargo’s operations in Ecuador. We are pleased to see the launch of this service and look forward to continuing to support Avianca Cargo’s customers in this important trade corridor.”
– Kes Nielsen, Director of Amazon Air Cargo
Trade corridor economics
The Bogotá-Miami and Quito-Miami routes target northbound cargo flows. Colombian and Ecuadorian exports including flowers, fruits and essential goods move to US distribution hubs. Miami serves as the primary gateway for South American perishables entering North American markets.
The partnership delivers measurable benefits across the logistics chain:
- Exporters gain consistent weekly capacity and predictable transit times
- Freight forwarders access reliable space on high-demand routes without charter premiums
- Airlines optimise aircraft utilisation through capacity-sharing arrangements
- Importers receive fresh products with reduced spoilage through faster transit
Operational model and service standards
The 767-300F freighter operates under ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) arrangements. Amazon Air Cargo provides the aircraft and operational support. Avianca Cargo manages sales, pricing and customer relationships.
Daily Bogotá-Miami frequencies and five weekly Quito-Miami flights create schedule density. Forwarders can book space with confidence, knowing alternative frequencies exist if individual flights reach capacity.
“This new service agreement enables Amazon Air Cargo to bring our customer-obsessed approach to Colombia’s air freight market segment. We’re excited to deliver the speed, reliability, and high service standards that Amazon customers expect, while supporting the growing demands of cross-border commerce between Colombia and the United States.”
– Tom Bradley, Director of Global Air Cargo for Amazon Air Cargo
Regional implications
The Avianca-Amazon partnership demonstrates how traditional carriers and e-commerce logistics providers can collaborate without direct competition. Avianca Cargo extends its network reach without capital investment in additional aircraft. Amazon Air Cargo enters Latin American markets through established local relationships.
Other South American countries with significant perishable export sectors may see similar capacity arrangements. The model proves viable for markets where full freighter economics require volume aggregation across multiple customer segments.
What this means for forwarders
The expanded Avianca-Amazon network creates new routing options for freight forwarders serving Ecuador and Colombia. Direct Miami flights eliminate trucking segments or connections through Panama and other Central American hubs.
Forwarders can quote airport-to-airport (A2A) and door-to-door (D2D) options with confidence. Consistent weekly frequencies support rate stability and capacity planning across commercial seasons.
Independent forwarders gain access to the same capacity used by larger logistics providers. No territory restrictions or volume commitments limit market access.
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