TAM Cargo, the freight unit of Brazilian airline TAM Linhas Aéreas, has announced the inaugural operations of a new and larger freight terminal in the Brazilian city of Manaus.  The new facility boasting a number of improvements over the previous facility utilised by TAM Cargo.

According to the airline, the new Manaus terminal consists of an operating area of 2,160 metres, allowing for a storage capacity of more than 80 tonnes per day.  The increased size and spaciousness of the terminal set to make its easier for large vehicle manoeuvrability and parking, allowing freight shipments to be dispatched faster.

Commenting on the new terminals importance to ongoing operations, TAM Cargo’s Vice President for Planning and Alliances, Paulo Castillo Branco, expressed that "Manaus is strategic for TAM Cargo."  "The new terminal can handle nearly 35% more freight than its predecessor," said Branco, and that the terminal would allow for expansion in coming years should market demand  require it.

The new facilities employs areas exclusively for different types of freight, as well as cold storage for perishables. Additionally an on-site tax office of the State Treasury Secretariat at the Manaus facility will enable faster delivery of payment receipts.

TAM Cargo currently serves 42 Brazilian airports with direct flights, with international services providing access to 45 countries and more than 120 cities throughout Mercosur trade region, North America, Europe and the Far East.

Source: PR Newswire and TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.

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