Pharmaceutical transport between Europe and Brazil grows 150 percent in 2026

LATAM Cargo has reported a 150 percent increase in pharmaceutical product transport from January to July 2026 between Europe and Brazil. GLP-1 based medications, a class used in type 2 diabetes treatments was a primary factor in the increase. Pharmaceutical product transport by LATAM Cargo between Europe and Brazil grew approximately 150 percent from January to July 2026 compared to the same period last year. This surge was mainly driven by an increase in the transport of GLP-1-based medications, a class used in treatments for type 2 diabetes. In the first seven months of the year, GLP-1-based medications accounted for approximately 15 percent of the total volume transported by the company between Europe and Brazil. Considering all cargo types, LATAM Cargo moved nearly 32,000 tonnes between the two markets during this period, a 27 percent increase compared to the first seven months of 2025. Around 75 percent of this volume consisted of general and consolidated cargo, including automation products, mining machinery, textiles, and commodities. “The growth in pharmaceutical transport demonstrates how demand for specialized logistics solutions is gaining prominence between Europe and Brazil. Our priority is to support this evolution through a safe, efficient operation equipped for the specific requirements of each cargo type. At the same time, the 27 percent growth in total volume reinforces the importance of connectivity between both markets and our network’s capacity to serve diverse economic sectors,” said Jorge Carretero, Cargo Sales Manager Europe at LATAM Airlines Group. As part of its continuous operational enhancements, LATAM Cargo conducts annual procedure reviews, IATA training, issues quality notices for corrective actions, and expands Temperature Controlled Rooms (TCR) at various points across its network. Germany, Belgium, Spain, and Italy were the main countries of origin for cargo transported by LATAM Cargo from Europe to Brazil between January and July 2026, followed by the Netherlands and France. In passenger aircraft belly capacity, the primary routes during the period were Lisbon–São Paulo, Madrid–São Paulo, and Frankfurt–São Paulo. In freighter operations, the Frankfurt–Viracopos and Brussels–Viracopos routes stood out. Expanded connectivity between Europe and Brazil has also increased cargo routing options. New passenger routes from Brussels and Amsterdam to São Paulo added capacity to the network, while the freighter service between Brussels and São José dos Campos opened a new logistics alternative connecting European and Brazilian markets. LATAM Cargo continues to expand its operational capacity to keep pace with demand growth and strengthen Brazil’s connectivity with international markets