2027 Agenda
Prepare for three days of innovation, insights, and networking as we delve into the exciting world of air cargo. Join us for an immersive experience where industry leaders, experts, and professionals converge to explore the latest trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of cargo transportation.
16:00 Registration Opens
17:30 – 19:30 Welcome Reception
Kick off the event by joining fellow attendees for our Welcome Reception. A perfect opportunity to network and unwind as we officially welcome everyone to the conference.
8:00 Registration Opens
8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 Opening Remarks
9:25 – 10:20 Session 1: The new frontier from the Rio Grande to Tierra del Fuego: Latin America as a driver of global freighter demand (Panel)
- Assessing where freighter demand is growing across Latin America and whether capacity growth is keeping pace
- Identifying which countries and international trade lanes are outperforming as global cargo flows shift
- Comparing Mexico, Brazil and Colombia as the region’s primary cargo growth engines
10:20 – 10:50 Session 2: Fireside chat — Latam as growth engine for global air cargo
A one-on-one discussion with a key air cargo industry executive on the opportunities – and risks – of the Latam freighter market. Here’s where you get market intelligence directly from the C-Suite.
10:50 – 11:20 Coffee Break
11:20 – 12:00 Session 3: Advancing Latin America’s cargo throughput globally: Nearshoring and the new supply chain networks (Panel)
- Examining customs, handling and trucking efficiency and the infrastructure needed to support additional cargo growth
- Recent developments in international cargo gateways
- Identifying which nearshoring commodities are generating meaningful airfreight demand
12:00 – 12:30 Session 4: The ever-expanding Asia-LATAM air cargo corridor (Presentation)
- Examining the growth of Asia-LATAM air cargo flows
- Evaluating how tariffs, trade policy and USMCA requirements could reshape international cargo demand
- Weighing the implications of Chinese investment and manufacturing expansion in Mexico and elsewhere in Latam
12:30 – 14:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 – 14:45 Session 5: LATAM Fleets: Gauging demand shifts in narrowbody freighter types (Panel)
- Assessing the 737-800F’s ability to replace Latin America’s aging 737 Classic freighter fleet
- Evaluating where the A321P2F fits within regional express and general cargo networks
- Comparing the economics and mission capabilities of the A330P2F and 767-300F, as well as the potential for the E190F
14:45 – 15:25 Session 6: MRO capacity for a changing Latam freighter market (Panel)
- Calculating whether MRO capacity is keeping pace with the growth and changing composition of Latin America’s freighter fleet
- Expanding MRO capabilities to support 737-800F, A321F, 767F and A330F fleets
- Managing maintenance requirements as operators transition to newer converted aircraft from aging freighters
15:25 – 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 – 16:45 Session 7: Freighter values, leasing and the 2027 aircraft investment market (Panel)
- Assessing values and lease-rate trends for Latin America’s narrowbody and widebody freighter fleets
- Examining residual values and remaining economic life for 737 Classic freighters
- Gauging investor and lessor appetite for 737-800F and A321P2F aircraft
17:00 Cocktail Reception
8:00 Registration Opens
8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 Opening Remarks
9:15 – 10:00 Session 8: Building the Latin American widebody freighter network (Panel)
- Assessing opportunities for additional Asia-LATAM, Europe-LATAM and U.S.-LATAM widebody freighter services
- Examining the growth potential of Brazil-Europe, Mexico-Asia and Mexico-Europe trade lanes
- Miami’s continuing role as the primary connection between Latin America and global cargo networks
10:00 – 10:30 Session 9: Freighter fleet economics: What does a flight really cost in 2027? (Presentation)
- Breaking down fuel, maintenance, engine and crew costs for narrowbody and widebody freighter operations, and how do these costs compare with carriers globally
- Airport, handling and lease expenses across Latin American markets
- Assessing how utilization, payload and load factors – and the ever-important backhaul – change route economics
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:40 Session 10: Perishables, pharmaceuticals and high-value cargo: Where is LATAM’s next premium airfreight growth? (Panel)
- The outlook for Latin America’s flower, produce and seafood airfreight markets
- What are the growth opportunities in pharmaceuticals, biotech and temperature-controlled logistics?
- Evaluating demand from aerospace, automotive and high-value manufacturing industries on a country-by-country basis
11:40 – 12:30 Session 11: Customs, visibility, AI and the digital cargo transformation (Panel)
- The benefits of electronic documentation and data-sharing between airlines, forwarders, handlers and customs authorities
- Improvements in end-to-end cargo visibility and tracking
- Technology’s role in fraud prevention and cargo security
12:30 – 14:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 Conclusion