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Air Europa Cargo (IATA: UX) is the dedicated air freight division of Air Europa, Spain's second-largest airline and a member of the SkyTeam alliance. Operating from its hub at Madrid-Barajas Airport, Air Europa Cargo provides extensive cargo connectivity between Europe and Latin America, the Caribbean, North America, Africa and the Middle East, with a fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Boeing 737 aircraft and an IATA CEIV Pharma certification for pharmaceutical logistics.
Key facts about Air Europa Cargo and its cargo proposition for shippers in China.
Air Europa Cargo representation in mainland China.
Address: Carretera de Llucmajor, km 21,5, Llucmajor, 07620, Balearic Islands, Spain
Cargo Phone: +34 934 904 038
Customer Service: customer.services@aireuropacargo.com
Madrid Office: ux.mad@aireuropacargo.com | +34 911 332 577
Madrid Operations: +34 913 937 403
Customer Service & Sales (US): +1 844 386 9737
Barcelona Inside Sales: inside.sales@aireuropacargo.com
Website: www.aireuropacargo.com
Miami (US): mia.gsa@aireuropacargo.com
New York JFK (US): jfk.gsa@aireuropacargo.com
Bogotá (Colombia): bog.gsa@aireuropacargo.com
Note: For China-origin cargo, please contact Goodhope Freight for coordination.
Air Europa Cargo does not operate dedicated freighters. All cargo is carried in the belly-hold of the passenger fleet, with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner serving as the long-haul workhorse and the Boeing 737 family covering regional routes.
| Aircraft | Type | In service | Lower Deck Cargo Capacity | Typical routes | Cargo advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | Wide-body passenger (belly cargo) | Multiple | [To be confirmed] (higher than B787-8) | Madrid – Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Lima, Bogotá, Miami, New York; long-haul transcontinental | Primary long-haul cargo aircraft; modern fuel-efficient wide-body; >40% lower CO₂ emissions; large lower-deck capacity for general, pharma and perishable cargo |
| Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner | Wide-body passenger (belly cargo) | Multiple | ~10 tonnes | Madrid – Asunción, Santa Cruz, San Pedro Sula, Havana, Punta Cana; long-haul transcontinental | Lower-deck cargo capacity of approximately 10 tonnes per flight; used on routes to Paraguay, Bolivia and Honduras — the only direct IATA-compliant European connection to these markets |
| Boeing 737-800 | Narrow-body passenger (belly cargo) | Multiple | [To be confirmed] | Domestic Spain, Europe, North Africa, Middle East | Regional cargo lift; connects Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia with Madrid hub and European network |
| Boeing 737 MAX 8 | Narrow-body passenger (belly cargo) | Multiple | [To be confirmed] | Regional Europe, North Africa, Middle East | Fuel-efficient next-generation aircraft; complements B737-800 on regional routes |
* Air Europa Cargo does not operate dedicated freighters. The B787-8 Dreamliner offers approximately 10 tonnes of lower-deck cargo capacity per flight, while the B787-9 provides additional capacity. Air Europa Cargo has transported over 266,100 tonnes of cargo since 2020, with 60,500 tonnes carried in 2025. The airline offers a mix of active (refrigerated containers) and passive (cost-friendly packaging) temperature-controlled solutions for pharmaceutical and perishable shipments.
Air Europa Cargo offers a comprehensive range of air freight solutions, with particular expertise in pharmaceutical logistics and temperature-controlled cargo.
Standard air freight services on scheduled passenger routes. Competitive rates for shipments across Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, North America, Africa and the Middle East. Digital booking available through cargo.one and WebCargo for shipments up to 1.5 tonnes.
IATA CEIV Pharma certified for pharmaceutical logistics at Madrid-Barajas hub and on Europe–Latin America routes. Temperature-controlled handling with validated 2–8°C, 15–25°C and -20°C ranges. Only carrier with direct IATA-compliant connections from Europe to Paraguay, Honduras and Bolivia.
Specialised handling for fresh flowers, fish, seafood, tropical fruits and other perishable goods. Expedited processing and temperature control to preserve product quality on the Europe–Latin America corridor.
Transport of live animals in compliance with IATA Live Animals Regulations. Experienced handling for livestock, pets and specialised animal shipments.
Handling of dangerous goods in full compliance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Dedicated procedures and trained staff for safe acceptance and carriage.
Time-critical shipments with priority handling, expedited customs clearance and dedicated customer service. Suitable for urgent industrial spare parts, medical supplies and high-value goods.
Air Europa Cargo's services connecting China with Spain, Europe and Latin America.
For reference, Air Europa Cargo's key routes and belly-hold connections from China include the following:
| Route | Aircraft | Frequency | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainland China → European gateway (FRA/CDG/LHR) → Madrid (MAD) | Interline partners | Via connections | Active — connecting service |
| Madrid (MAD) ⇄ Buenos Aires (EZE) | Boeing 787-9 | Daily | Active |
| Madrid (MAD) ⇄ São Paulo (GRU) | Boeing 787-9 | Daily | Active |
| Madrid (MAD) ⇄ Lima (LIM) | Boeing 787-8/9 | Daily | Active |
| Madrid (MAD) ⇄ Bogotá (BOG) | Boeing 787-8/9 | Daily | Active |
| Madrid (MAD) ⇄ Asunción (ASU), Santa Cruz (VVI), San Pedro Sula (SAP) | Boeing 787-8 | Regular | Active — only direct IATA-compliant EU connection |
| Madrid (MAD) ⇄ Miami (MIA), New York (JFK) | Boeing 787-8/9 | Daily | Active |
| Barcelona (BCN) ⇄ Madrid (MAD) and European destinations | Boeing 737-800/MAX 8 | Multiple daily | Active — regional feeder network |
Air Europa Cargo operates belly-hold cargo services on its passenger fleet across more than 40 destinations, supported by a network of 15 domestic destinations within Spain and 40 international routes across Europe, North America, South America and the Caribbean. The airline's Madrid-Barajas hub is the primary connection point for Europe–Latin America cargo. Please consult your local agent for the latest schedule and confirmed connections.
Destinations reachable from China through the Air Europa Cargo network (via Madrid hub and interline partners).
Air Europa Cargo's network spans Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, North America, Africa and the Middle East, with Madrid-Barajas (MAD) as its primary hub and Barcelona (BCN) as its secondary hub. The airline serves 130 cargo destinations through its own operations and interline partnerships. Key destinations reachable from China include:
Recommended China routing: Shanghai / Beijing / Guangzhou → European gateway (FRA / CDG / LHR) via partner carrier → Madrid (MAD) on Air Europa Cargo → final destination (Latin America, Caribbean, North America, Africa). Exact routing, carriers and transit points are per shipment — please consult your local agent for the latest schedule.
Why Chinese exporters choose Air Europa Cargo for Spain, Europe and Latin America-bound cargo.
For Chinese manufacturers, traders and e-commerce businesses, Air Europa Cargo offers a uniquely positioned, specialised air freight solution with four distinct advantages.
Spain's leading cargo carrier to Latin America with a strategic Madrid hub. Air Europa Cargo is Spain's second-largest airline and the country's leading cargo carrier to Latin America and the Caribbean. Its Madrid-Barajas hub serves as the primary gateway between Europe and Latin America, offering Chinese exporters a single-carrier solution with access to 130 cargo destinations across the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The airline operates daily flights to Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Lima, Bogotá, Miami and New York, and is the only carrier with direct IATA-compliant connections from Europe to Paraguay, Honduras and Bolivia — a unique capability that opens up markets that are difficult to reach through other carriers.
IATA CEIV Pharma certification for pharmaceutical logistics. Air Europa Cargo is IATA CEIV Pharma certified at its Madrid-Barajas hub, validating its capability to handle and manage the air transport of pharmaceutical products under global safety and temperature-controlled standards. The airline offers a mix of active (refrigerated containers) and passive (cost-friendly packaging) temperature-controlled solutions, with validated ranges including +2°C to +8°C, +15°C to +25°C and -20°C. The pharmaceutical segment has become a critical line of business since the pandemic, and Air Europa Cargo's certification positions it as a preferred carrier for Chinese pharmaceutical and biotech exporters targeting European and Latin American healthcare markets.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with temperature-controlled belly capacity. Air Europa Cargo operates a modern fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners on long-haul routes, with the B787-8 offering approximately 10 tonnes of lower-deck cargo capacity per flight and the B787-9 providing additional capacity. The Dreamliner's advanced environmental control systems allow the airline to maintain optimal temperatures in the cargo hold throughout the flight, making it particularly well-suited for temperature-sensitive cargo such as pharmaceuticals and perishables. The airline's regional fleet of Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft connects Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia with the Madrid hub, providing feeder services for cargo consolidation. Since 2020, Air Europa Cargo has transported over 266,100 tonnes of cargo, with 60,500 tonnes carried in 2025 alone.
Digital booking through cargo.one and WebCargo. Air Europa Cargo has embraced digital transformation, placing its capacity on cargo.one and WebCargo platforms to offer freight forwarders improved access to its Europe–Americas capacity. The airline has also partnered with CargoAi for e-booking and deployed Wiremind Cargo's SkyPallet ULD optimisation product. For Chinese freight forwarders, this digital infrastructure provides efficient, transparent access to Air Europa Cargo's capacity through the platforms they already use. The airline has also invested in a 5-year handling agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at Madrid and Barcelona, ensuring high-quality ground handling and cargo traceability.
Goodhope Freight consolidates and negotiates on the China side, so exporters benefit from consolidated rates, predictable departures and local Chinese-language support. We work with Air Europa Cargo to confirm space on the best available routing for your Spain, Europe and Latin America-bound shipments.
How to book Air Europa Cargo space from mainland China through Goodhope Freight.
How Air Europa Cargo's Madrid hub and specialised services create value for freight from China.
Air Europa Cargo is built around a dual-hub strategy: Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD) as the primary hub and Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) as the secondary hub. Madrid-Barajas, one of Europe's busiest cargo airports, serves as the primary gateway between Europe and Latin America, offering daily connections to Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Lima, Bogotá, Miami and New York. The airline is a member of SkyTeam since 2007, providing access to an extensive global interline network, and has established commercial agents in key Asian markets including China and India.
CEIV Pharma certification — a competitive advantage in pharmaceutical logistics. Air Europa Cargo obtained IATA CEIV Pharma certification for routes between Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, followed by certification for its Madrid-Barajas hub in 2025. This accreditation validates the airline's ability to handle and manage the air transport of pharmaceutical products under global safety and temperature-controlled standards. The airline offers a mix of active (refrigerated containers) and passive (cost-friendly packaging) temperature-controlled solutions, with validated ranges including +2°C to +8°C, +15°C to +25°C and -20°C. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmaceutical transport has become a critical business line for Air Europa Cargo, and the CEIV Pharma certification positions the airline as a preferred carrier for healthcare shipments between Europe and Latin America.
Temperature-controlled cargo capabilities. Air Europa Cargo's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet is equipped with advanced environmental control systems that allow the airline to maintain optimal temperatures in the cargo hold throughout the flight. The B787-8 offers approximately 10 tonnes of lower-deck cargo capacity per flight, with the B787-9 providing additional capacity. This capability is particularly important for the Europe–Latin America corridor, where the airline carries perishables (fresh flowers, fish, seafood, tropical fruits) southbound and pharmaceuticals, machinery and spare parts northbound. The airline's temperature-controlled services are supported by dedicated ground handling procedures and trained staff at Madrid-Barajas.
Digital sales and operational efficiency. Air Europa Cargo has invested significantly in digital transformation, placing its capacity on cargo.one (enabling booking for general cargo, perishables and pharma shipments up to 1.5 tonnes for freight forwarders in EMEA and Latin America) and WebCargo (providing digital booking capabilities for Spanish export routes and international origins in Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific). The airline has also partnered with CargoAi and deployed Wiremind Cargo's SkyPallet ULD optimisation product to improve efficiency. Its 5-year handling agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) — managing up to 350 Air Europa flights per week at Madrid and over 25 flights per week at Barcelona — ensures high-quality ground handling and cargo traceability.
Latin America focus and Asia expansion. Air Europa Cargo's network is characterised by its strong focus on the Europe–Latin America corridor — one of the world's most important air cargo trade lanes. The airline's routes to Paraguay, Honduras and Bolivia are particularly notable as the only direct IATA-compliant European connections to these markets. In recent years, the airline has expanded its connectivity with the Middle East and Asia, opening new routes for cargo that previously travelled from South America to the United States and now reaches Europe through Air Europa. The airline has established commercial agents in China and India, reflecting its strategic intent to grow its presence in the Asia Pacific market. With a modern fleet, CEIV Pharma certification and a growing digital platform, Air Europa Cargo is a reliable, specialised partner for Chinese exporters targeting Spain, Europe and Latin America.