IATA Enhances Cargo Services in Latin America, Prioritizing Mexico
IATA expands cargo services in Latin America, focusing on Mexico
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The International Air Transport Association is expanding its cargo services in Latin America, focusing on Mexico, Paraguay, and Brazil. Mexico will implement IATA FlexiPay for real-time billing, while Paraguay plans to launch CASS Export in late 2026. Brazil will introduce CASS Domestic in early 2027.
- 01Cargo tonne kilometres for Latin American carriers grew by an average of 3.3% annually over the past decade, totaling a cumulative growth of 38.8%.
- 02Mexico's domestic air cargo segment transported over 125,000 tonnes in 2025, contributing 15.8% to the total air cargo tonnage.
- 03CASS Domestic operations commenced in Mexico in April 2026, following the CASS Export launch in 1987.
- 04Paraguay recorded a remarkable 225.3% increase in air cargo volumes in 2025, transporting over 42,000 tonnes.
- 05IATA plans to introduce CASS Domestic in Brazil in early 2027, building on over two decades of CASS Export operations.
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is significantly expanding its cargo services across Latin America, with a particular focus on Mexico. The introduction of the Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems (CASS) Domestic operations in Mexico began in April 2026, following the success of CASS Export, which started in 1987. Mexico is now the second country after the US to implement IATA FlexiPay, which facilitates real-time billing and flexible payment options. In 2025, Mexico's domestic air cargo segment transported over 125,000 tonnes, accounting for 15.8% of total air cargo tonnage. Meanwhile, Paraguay is set to open CASS Export in the last quarter of 2026, having seen a 225.3% year-on-year increase in air cargo volumes, totaling over 42,000 tonnes in 2025. Additionally, IATA plans to launch CASS Domestic in Brazil in early 2027, building on the existing CASS Export operations that have been in place for over 20 years. This expansion reflects IATA's commitment to supporting the growth of domestic markets in the region.
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The expansion of IATA's cargo services in Latin America is expected to enhance operational efficiency and payment processes for airlines and cargo agents.
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