The main international cargo airlines operating to and from Mexico reported declines in cargo movement from January to July of this year compared to the same period in 2024, with only Lufthansa Cargo and Air France growing 9.1% and 4.3%, respectively .

According to statistics from the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) , the German airline ended the period with 16,192.37 tons, while the French airline with 12,964.24 tons.

Meanwhile, the cargo carriers with the greatest decrease in the period were Cargolux Airlines , with a 27% drop, ending with 26,813.05 tons compared to 36,720 tons last year.

Similarly, FedEx fell 21.8%, going from 49,860 tons to 38,976.31 tons, as did Emirates , with a 13.7% drop, from 13,510 tons to 11,657.87 tons.

The AFAC reported that FedEx led the international freight transportation market share from January to July with 15.6 percent, followed by Cathay Pacific with 11.3 percent, and Cargolux Airlines with 10.7 percent.

It’s worth mentioning that overall, air cargo in the Mexican market registered a 4.4% drop in the first seven months of the year compared to the same period in 2024, ending the cycle with 696,558.3 ​​tons, 31,807.7 tons less year-on-year.

The AFAC reported that domestic cargo was 220,758.1 tons compared to 223,355.9 tons in the January-July 2024 period, a 1.2 percent decrease.

Regarding the international market , there was a 5.8% drop, as the period ended with 475,800.2 tons, or 29,210 tons less.

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Swiss WorldCargo will be part of the Lufthansa Cargo – United Cargo partnership , offering cargo customers more flexibility and transport options through direct connections to and from Europe across the Atlantic.

This alliance will be formalized starting August 1st , further strengthening the partnership with enhanced connectivity, coordinated services, and a seamless charging experience across the transatlantic network.

“This agreement marks an important milestone in strengthening our collaboration, expanding our global network, and offering our customers greater flexibility and connectivity. By joining this partnership, we reaffirm our commitment to providing high-quality, reliable, and efficient air cargo solutions worldwide,” said Alain Chisari, Head of Swiss WorldCargo.

Under the expanded joint trade agreement, the three airlines will work closely together on the aforementioned issues. They will also cooperate on cargo traffic between more than 200 destinations in the United States and Europe.

“This expanded commercial agreement offers customers benefits, particularly from an even denser network and more fluid booking options, ensuring greater flexibility and reliability for their shipments. The combined synergies further improve service quality and represent a step toward sustainable growth in a volatile and highly competitive market for Lufthansa Cargo and its partners,” said Ashwin Bhat, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo.

For his part, Jan Krems, president of United Cargo, explained that by integrating schedules, aligning handling processes, and optimizing booking and tracking systems , “we are creating a more seamless experience for our customers, offering greater capacity, more consistent service, and improved access in key markets. This partnership strengthens our ability to meet growing demand and offer smarter, more efficient solutions across the entire air cargo supply chain.”

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Turkish Airlines , Air France , and Lufthansa Cargo were the three freight carriers that grew during the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) in the handling of merchandise to Mexico, compared to the same period in 2024.

According to statistics from the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) , the former registered a rise of 10.6% to end with 5,246.89 tons , while the French had a growth of 10.4% by mobilizing 5,604.98 tons and the German with 9.3%, since it ended with 6,671.53 tons in said period.

Contrary to the growth of these airlines, Cargolux Airlines , Emirates and FedEx were the ones that suffered declines in cargo traffic to Mexico, with decreases of 33.3%, 32.2% and 24.6% , respectively, in the reference period.

Similarly, the AFAC stated that in market share from January to March of this year, the American company FedEx had the greatest growth, with 15.7 percent, followed by Cathay Pacific Airways with 11.3 percent, and Cargolux Airlines with 9.8 percent.

Meanwhile, the routes with the greatest increase in freight transport in the first quarter of 2025 were Santa Lucía-Los Angeles, Memphis-Guadalajara, Hong Kong-Guadalajara, and Sao Paulo-Mexico .

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TAPTMM has started its “flight plan” outside the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) , since its growth strategy is to have operations in another air and land terminal inside and outside the country, actions that will be completed by the end of 2024 and 2025.

Yazmín Lerín Morales, general director of TAPTMM and the e-commerce division of Grupo TAP, assures that this new infrastructure will be concentrated in one of the most important airports in Mexico and Latin America.

“What we want is to consolidate our division of air terminals with a presence in other airports, including in other countries. It is in the immediate future,” he shares in an interview with T21.

Currently, there is a great need in the Mexican market to grow the logistics network and not concentrate everything in Mexico City, despite the fact that the opening of more controlled facilities within the AIFA is expected.

Although TAPTMM’s strategic plan has been to develop the air division with the AIFA terminal , they seek to achieve this by consolidating the operation of their home line, since this generates the prestige and experience that a newly created company needs. This is the case of Lufthansa Cargo , which in addition to the fact that it has led them to have global and European certifications, has encouraged them to have an excellent service, based on closeness to the customer.

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German Lufthansa Cargo will land at Monterrey International Airport starting next June, with the arrival of more carriers such as Aerounion and Air Canada expected as well. This move will bolster Nuevo León as a logistics hub in a key region to capitalize on investments resulting from nearshoring.

“As we celebrate two decades of operating with our cargo unit this year, we reaffirm OMA Cargo’s goal to promote foreign trade by offering logistical solutions,” explained Ricardo Dueñas, director of Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA).

He noted that OMA Cargo is currently making key investments aimed at expanding warehouse capacity by 50%, digitizing cargo handling systems, and investing in electric forklifts to reduce fuel usage by 79%.

Due to the nearshoring phenomenon, experts estimate a growth of between 10% and 15% in imports and exports, prompting continued efforts to seek partnerships with other airlines to expand the route network for this service.

Meanwhile, Lufthansa Cargo will operate Frankfurt-AIFA-Monterrey-Frankfurt with an initial frequency of one flight per week using a long-range Boeing 777F freighter with a capacity of 85 tons. This will strengthen the air import and export sector in the northern region of the country and provide logistical solutions to and from Central Europe, as well as various countries in Asia and the Middle East.

“After years of planning and overcoming challenges, we are pleased to announce the start of our air cargo operations to Monterrey. Despite obstacles, including the pandemic, this is just the beginning of a strong relationship with our clients in a market we see with immense potential. We are confident in expanding our offerings soon and further strengthening our presence in the region,” stated Frank Nozinsky, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo Logistical Services in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Lufthansa Cargo will also offer daily ground services to efficiently connect with flights from Frankfurt International Airport to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport.

Furthermore, the opening of Lufthansa Cargo Logistical Services Mexico (LCSLM), a subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo AG, will commence operations with cargo management supervision, airline representation, and serving as the point of contact in Monterrey for clients. Services are set to begin at the end of May.

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