CubaPLUS Magazine

Cuba possesses the potential to become an international logistics hub between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Latin America, stated Antonio Carricarte, President of the Cuban Chamber of Commerce.

During a meeting intended to highlight Cuba's potential to serve as a strategic logistics center between Latin America, Europe, and Asia, Carricarte explained to Prensa Latina that the country's geographic location is a significant contributing factor.

He added that this would not only facilitate the transportation of goods but also leverage idle capacity in various sectors to add value and establish a "Made in Cuba" origin for those products.

Joel Beltrán, President of the Cuban Aviation Corporation, noted to the agency that the meeting also aimed to promote the existing potential for developing trade in products requiring rapid transportation, where air transport is essential for reaching different parts of the world.

Entities such as Aerovaradero and a joint venture dedicated to transportation organization play a crucial role in Cuba, ensuring cargo reaches any destination in any direction, he added.

Regarding Aerovaradero's capabilities and potential, Deputy Director Danai Reinoso listed competitive advantages including the availability of direct air routes; contractual relationships with cargo airlines; and correspondent agents for cargo routing, tracking, and final delivery.

She further explained that these are complemented by certifications such as RA3 agent status for secure exports to the European Union and the United Kingdom, and ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification, along with qualified and committed personnel dedicated to operational development.

Reinoso stated that Aerovaradero works with 40 airlines, has 70 correspondent agents, and interacts with 28 countries, offering services encompassing bonded warehouse operators; handling operators and supervisors; customs agents; office rentals; and multimodal cargo transportation.

Additionally, they provide freight forwarding, import and export services, sales agent services, and supervision for both domestic and foreign airlines.

Essentially, the aim is to envision Cuba as a cargo connection point between South America, Central America, and the Caribbean with the EAEU, and vice versa, she emphasized.

(Taken from Prensa Latina)