Canada-based Cargojet Airways to start weekly non-scheduled cargo services to Guyana

Cargojet Airways Ltd., a Canadian-based air cargo service provider, will soon commence weekly non-scheduled flights to Guyana.

In a statement on Wednesday evening, it was noted that Cargojet Airways will operate once-weekly non-scheduled air cargo services on the Miami (MIA)/Caracas, Venezuela (CCS)/Georgetown (GEO)/Medellin, Colombia (MDE)/Miami (MIA) route for DHL Express USA.

The airline’s commencement of operations here followed a meeting between President Dr Irfaan Ali and executives of Cargojet Airways Ltd. in Canada earlier this year.

On Wednesday, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, met with representatives of DHL, who have hired Cargojet Airways, as the airline prepares to commence operations in Guyana on June 12, 2026.

Minister Indar congratulated DHL’s Executive Director, Maurice John, and DHL Aviation America’s Director of Business Development and ACS Strategy, Xavier Cerruto on the commencement of the new service.

The Minister noted Cargojet Airways is tapping into the opportunities that exist in Guyana at a time when the country is experiencing an unprecedented growth in the
movement of international air cargo since 2020, reflecting the country’s expanding economy, increasing trade activity, and growing international connectivity

Total air cargo volumes increased from 7.6 million kilograms in 2020 to 14.4 million kilograms in 2025, representing an 88.5% increase over the five-year period. This
sustained growth has been driven largely by the importation of industrial equipment and supplies supporting Guyana’s rapidly expanding oil and gas sector, coupled with
the continued rise of e-commerce and demand for air freight services.

The upward trend has continued in 2026, with cargo volumes recording a further 21% increase year-to-date, underscoring the increasingly important role of air freight
in supporting national development, trade, and business activity.

The sector has also benefited from the presence and expansion of international cargo operators, which have enhanced air cargo capacity and strengthened Guyana’s access
to regional and global markets.

Among the international cargo carriers operating in Guyana since 2020 are LATAM Cargo and Avianca Cargo, both of which have contributed to the continued
development and diversification of the country’s air freight network.