At the heart of this transformation is the exponential rise in e-commerce, particularly from Asia-based platforms targeting Latin American consumers. This shift is compelling airlines, airport operators, and freight stakeholders to adapt rapidly. Regional giants like lataM and Avianca are expanding their dedicated freighter fleets and rethinking their cargo strategies, while a wave of infrastructure investment is sweeping across major cargo hubs from Brazil to Uruguay.

Regulatory reforms—especially in Brazil—are unlocking new possibilities by dismantling the long-standing reliance on national postal services for cross-border e-commerce, allowing logistics providers to choose more efficient gateways and reduce delivery times. Airports like Rio de Janeiro’s RIOgaleao and Montevideo’s Carrasco International are leveraging these changes by establishing dedicated e-commerce facilities and partnering with major global players to handle soaring parcel volumes.