The alliance between ANA Holdings (ANA HD) and Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) will provide a range of new routes for cargo movement, among which Mexico could benefit from a new connection from the latter airline.
Christian Platteau, CEO of Hermes Aviation , said that, specifically for Mexico, the sectors that would benefit are the automotive, high-tech , and other industries.
“Hopefully, we’ll soon be able to fly to Mexico (NCA). A flight could significantly support us in cargo movements, not only to Japan but to Asia in general. With the two companies together, they’ll be a very important player in Asia,” he said in an interview with T21.
He revealed that there have always been plans to have a flight by NCA , who have even visited various Mexican airports to learn about the potential.
In that sense, he stressed that if this new route exists, it would have to have a stop, for example, in Los Angeles or Anchorage on the way to Japan .
He specified that ANA currently lands in Mexican territory with its Dreamliner 787-8, that is, for passenger transport.
“For NCA, it’s a positive development because we’ll have many additional destinations to sell; we have a very broad portfolio,” he emphasized.
Regarding the impact on cargo movement due to the United States tariff policy, he explained that there was an impact on the flow towards our northern neighbor, however, it was offset by an increase towards Asia and Europe .
“There was a dip in February, but things quickly normalized afterward, and the last three months were better than last year. This could benefit Mexico in the long run,” he noted.
For the end of 2025, he said, without giving details, that “it will be better than expected, and there are several projects we’re working on, we’re putting together several things, but overall, it will be good months. There are several projects with other airlines.”
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