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MIA welcomes Amazon Air as company continues to expand


MIAMI, Oct. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami International Airport is now part of Amazon Air's cargo flight operations. The company has launched double-daily freighter service at MIA to destinations across the U.S. The new cargo service is being operated by Atlas Air Worldwide with Boeing 767-300F aircraft, and includes an onsite facility to sort packages bound for their next destination.

Amazon Air B767-300F at MIA.

"I proudly welcome Amazon Air's expansion to Miami-Dade County, and appreciate its commitment of two daily flights at MIA," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez. "I wish them continued success and growth within our community."

"We are excited to launch the Miami gateway to support our growing air operation," said Sarah Rhoads, Director of Amazon Air. "Amazon has enjoyed being a part of the Miami-Dade community and are thrilled to continue our relationship." 

Amazon already operates four warehouses in Miami-Dade County, all within 12 miles of MIA ? the largest of which is a new 885,000-square-foot fulfillment center at Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport just completed this year.

Amazon Air's launch comes nine months after Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) officials hosted its first e-Commerce strategy workshop with more than 30 local air cargo industry stakeholders, with the goal of establishing Miami-Dade County as one of the world's leading e-commerce hubs. Market research firm eMarketer forecasts Latin America to be a strong e-commerce growth region during that span, with a projected doubling of annual sales from $47.4 billion in 2015 to $84.8 billion in 2019. MIA is America's busiest airport for international freight and handles more freight to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport.

"Amazon Air's two daily flights will add a significant boost to our domestic cargo traffic, which is already up 17 percent through August," said Miami-Dade Aviation Director Lester Sola.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Greg Chin
305.876.7017
[email protected]  
www.miami-airport.com

 

(PRNewsfoto/Miami International Airport)

SOURCE Miami International Airport


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