Latam Cargo pharma shipments between Europe and Brazil surge 150% in early 2026
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- Latam Cargo’s air transport of pharmaceuticals on the Europe‑Brazil route rose about 150% between January and July 2026, moving nearly 32,000 tonnes, a 27% increase over the same period in 2025.
- The growth was driven mainly by higher volumes of GLP‑1‑based medicines for type‑2 diabetes, which represented roughly 15% of the total product volume on the route during the first seven months of 2026.
Why it matters
The surge in pharma cargo highlights rising demand for specialized medical shipments, prompting airlines to allocate more capacity to temperature‑controlled freight on key international lanes.
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