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 twice-weekly air cargo services to Havana on its scheduled passenger flights.

Customers will have the option of carrying general cargo, pharmaceuticals, live animals and perishables in the aircraft hold on 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 through the airline’s Port-of-Spain hub to the wider Caribbean, including Guyana, the Jamaica, Barbados and several other destinations.

exportTT supported Caribbean Airlines in the start-up of its Cuban operations by providing key links and facilitating training. With an office in Havana, exportTT provides hundreds of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) products with access to the Cuban market in which Caribbean Airlines Cargo will be the primary carrier.

Marklan Moseley, General Manager of Cargo and New Business Development, said, “Caribbean Airlines Cargo has supported the movement of cargo between Cuba, Guyana and Trinidad via charter flights for the past two years. However, this expansion to offer full cargo services via our passenger flights is a welcome and exciting development. This will improve connectivity and increase trade opportunities and the smooth flow of goods between Cuba and the region.

Caribbean Airlines Cargo recently restarted cargo operations to Suriname and Curacao with twice-weekly flights on both routes.

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