TAAG and Avianca Forge New Cargo Bridge Linking Africa and the Americas

TAAG Angola Airlines and Avianca are opening new trade opportunities between Africa and South America through a strategic cargo partnership. Following the signing of a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA), the two carriers aim to establish a stronger, more integrated cargo network, offering businesses quicker and more cost-effective shipping solutions across both continents. By combining their strengths, TAAG and Avianca are positioning themselves as key players within the growing intercontinental trade sector.

The airline says the new agreement will help it move beyond its current South American hub in São Paulo (GRU), opening up new routes to cities such as Bogotá (BOG), Santiago de Chile (SCL), Lima (LIM), Montevideo (MVD), and Quito (UIO). Meanwhile, Avianca will strengthen its reach into Africa by tapping into TAAG’s network, which spans key cities including Luanda (Angola), Johannesburg and Cape Town (South Africa), Lagos (Nigeria), Libreville (Gabon), Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo), Brazzaville (Republic of Congo), and Nairobi (Kenya).

The agreement was signed in São Paulo by Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira, President of TAAG’s Executive Committee, and Eduardo Arenas, Transformation and Alliances Manager at Avianca Cargo.

“This SPA agreement marks a fundamental step in our international expansion strategy. São Paulo is solidifying its role as a strategic hub for TAAG in South America, opening new markets and destinations for our sales force. This is a mutually beneficial alliance, and we believe it will positively impact our results in 2025,” said Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira.

The company says the agreement covers a range of cargo types, with a particular focus on perishable goods from South America and machinery from the European Union, reflecting the main trade flows between the regions.

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