FedEx expands shipping capacity with new Miami-Guatemala-Honduras flight

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Sriram Krishnasamy Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, FedEx Corporation President and CEO, FedEx Dataworks | FedEx

By Sky Industry News

Oct 8, 2024

Federal Express Corporation has announced a new flight route connecting Miami, Guatemala, and Honduras. This service will offer a daily cargo capacity of up to 52,000 pounds, improving connectivity for Central American businesses involved in importing and exporting with the United States and globally.

The route will be operated by a FedEx Boeing 757 aircraft five days a week. It begins at Miami International Airport, proceeds to La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and concludes at Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, before returning to Miami. This marks FedEx's first direct presence in Honduras.

Basil Khalil, Vice President of FedEx Operations for Central America and the Caribbean, stated: “This new flight reaffirms the commitment and support of FedEx with Central America and its economic growth.” He added that enhancing their presence in Honduras allows them to better serve customers' international shipping needs.

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FedEx is focusing on key Honduran industries like automotive, coffee, textile sectors, as well as Nostalgic Goods. According to a February 2024 trade report from the Central Bank of Honduras (BCH), exports of products such as soft drinks and snacks reached $29.8 million in 2023.

Since 1997, FedEx has been facilitating trade in Honduras through Agencia Naviera Guticia. This partner will continue providing services including pickup and delivery operations.