Authorization for Mexican airline TM Aerolíneas to operate regular international air cargo transport with origin or destination in Brazil is expected to expand the country's logistics connectivity and strengthen its integration into global trade chains. The permission was granted by the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac) through Ordinance 18.932/2026, published on March 13.
The decision was made after the company met the regulatory requirements demanded by the agency. With the authorization, the company may now operate international cargo transport routes involving Brazilian territory, expanding logistics options for the shipment and receipt of merchandise.
The Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, stressed that the expansion of foreign companies' presence in the country contributes to Brazilian logistics and helps channel the country's output. "Each new company that begins operating cargo transport in Brazil expands our logistics routes, increases sector competitiveness and creates better conditions for the flow of national production. This is essential to strengthen foreign trade and further integrate Brazil into global supply chains," he said.
"Each new company that begins operating cargo transport in Brazil expands our logistics routes, increases sector competitiveness and creates better conditions for the flow of national production"
Silvio Costa Filho
Growth of air cargo in Brazil
Air cargo transport plays a strategic role in Brazilian foreign trade, especially for high-value-added goods or those requiring rapid delivery. In 2025, the country's airports handled 1.34 billion kilograms of cargo, combining domestic and international flights, according to data from Anac's Supply and Demand Report.
Of this total, 881.7 million kilograms were transported on flights between Brazil and other countries, equivalent to 65.4% of all air cargo handled in the period. Domestic operations accounted for 465.4 million kilograms, about 34.6% of the total.
Among Brazil's main commercial partners in air cargo transport are the United States, Portugal, Chile, Germany and Spain, which concentrate a significant share of international logistics operations carried out by Brazilian airports.
Global expansion trend
The expansion of air cargo routes is occurring at a time of sector growth on a global scale. According to a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) from December 2025, worldwide demand for air cargo transport grew 4.3% in 2025, with emphasis on international operations, which advanced 5.5% in the period.
The survey indicates that sector expansion has been driven by factors such as e-commerce growth, reorganization of global supply chains and the need for fast transport of high-value and time-sensitive merchandise.
In this context, the entry of new international operators into the Brazilian market is expected to expand available routes and strengthen the country's logistics infrastructure, contributing to foreign trade competitiveness.
Source: https://www.gov.br/portos-e-aeroportos/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/2026/03/empresa-mexicana-e-autorizada-a-operar-transporte-internacional-de-cargas-no-brasil
