Latin American Cargo Strained by Port Strikes and Air Hub Bottlenecks
What Happened?
Rapid freight volume growth across Latin America is clashing with severe infrastructure limitations at key regional air, road, and maritime gateways. An indefinite trucker strike at Chile's Port of San Antonio and major corridor delays in Mendoza are causing acute transit disruptions. Additionally, runway rehabilitation at Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport has cut cargo capacity by approximately 80%, curbing widebody operations.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
November 6, 2026
Advisory category
port_disruption
Affected Trade lanes
North America -> South America, South America -> North America
Affected Ports
CLSAI, Buenos Aires, Mendoza
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing air and containerized freight flows within Latin America, particularly across Chile and Argentina.
Source:
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