TAAG and Avianca Forge Strategic Air Cargo Alliance Between Africa and South America
TAAG Linhas Aéreas de Angola and Avianca have signed a strategic agreement in the air cargo segment that will significantly expand both carriers' route networks and strengthen their presence in key markets between Africa and South America. The Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) includes preferential terms and rates for cargo distribution between the two airlines.
According to TAAG, the deal will enable it to extend its operations beyond São Paulo (GRU)—its current gateway to South America—to new destinations including Bogotá (BOG), Santiago de Chile (SCL), Lima (LIM), Montevideo (MVD), and Quito (UIO). In turn, Avianca will gain access to African markets via TAAG’s network, which includes Luanda (Angola), Johannesburg and Cape Town (South Africa), Lagos (Nigeria), Libreville (Gabon), Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo), Brazzaville (Republic of Congo), and Nairobi (Kenya).
The agreement was formalized in São Paulo by Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira, President of TAAG’s Executive Committee, and Eduardo Arenas, Transformation and Alliances Manager at Avianca Cargo.
“This SPA agreement marks a fundamental step in our international expansion strategy. São Paulo is solidifying its role as a strategic hub for TAAG in South America, opening new markets and destinations for our sales force. This is a mutually beneficial alliance, and we believe it will positively impact our results in 2025,” said Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira.
According to the company, the agreement covers various cargo types, with a particular emphasis on perishable goods from South America and machinery from the European Union, aligning with predominant trade flows between the regions.
“We are very pleased to enhance our value proposition by expanding our services and providing new destinations for our customer base. This agreement reinforces our commitment to service excellence and positions us as a reliable partner for the region’s logistics players,” said Eduardo Arenas of Avianca Cargo.
Both companies emphasize that the partnership will strengthen logistics chains between Africa and South America, facilitating both imports and exports in what they see as a crucial step toward integrating transcontinental air cargo networks.
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