Caribbean Airlines has expanded its air cargo network to Cuba, effective June 28.
Through a partnership with general handling agent Aerovaradero, the airline will offer air cargo services twice weekly into Havana on its scheduled passenger flights.
Customers will have the option to transport general cargo, pharmaceuticals, live animals and perishable goods in the bellyhold of the aircraft on the Tuesday and Saturday services.
From Havana, the handling agent will distribute the cargo throughout Cuba.
In addition to moving shipments between Cuba and Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, cargo connectivity will also be available via the airline’s Port-of-Spain hub to the wider Caribbean, including Guyana, Jamaica, Barbados and several other destinations.
exporTT has supported Caribbean Airlines in the start-up of its Cuban operations by providing key linkages and facilitating training. With an office in Havana, exporTT provides hundreds of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) products access to the Cuban market in which Caribbean Airlines Cargo will be the primary carrier…
