The alliance between ANA Holdings (ANA HD) and Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) will provide a range of new routes for cargo movement, among which Mexico could benefit from a new connection by the latter airline.
Christian Platteau, CEO of Hermes Aviation, said that, specifically for Mexico, the sectors that would benefit are automotive, high-tech, and other industries.
“Hopefully, NCA will soon be able to fly to Mexico; a flight could significantly support us in cargo movements, not only to Japan but to Asia in general. With the two companies together, they will be a very important player in Asia,” he stated in an interview with T21.
He revealed that there have always been plans to have a flight with NCA, and that they have even visited various Mexican airports to explore the potential.
In that sense, he emphasized that, if this new route exists, it would have to have a stop, for example, in Los Angeles or Anchorage on the way to Japan.
He specified that ANA currently lands in Mexican territory with its Dreamliner 787-8, that is, for passenger transport.
Platteau believed that this combination will open up a portfolio of new destinations for cargo, not just for passenger transport.
“For NCA, it benefits on the positive side, because we will have many additional destinations to sell; we have a very broad portfolio,” he emphasized.
Regarding the impact on cargo movement due to the United States’ tariff policy, he explained that there was an impact on the flow to our northern neighbor; however, this was offset by an increase to Asia and Europe.
“There was a dip in February, but it quickly normalized afterward, and the last three months were better than last year. In the long term, this could benefit Mexico,” he noted.
For the end of 2025, he said, without giving details, that “it will be better than expected, and there are several projects we’re working on, we’re putting together several things, but overall, it will be good months. There are several projects with other airlines.”
Source: t21
