Following a meeting of President Dr. Irfaan Ali with the executives of Cargojet Airways Ltd. in Canada earlier this year, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Hon. Deodat Indar met representatives of DHL who have hired Cargojet Airways, as the airline readies to commence operations in Guyana on June 12, 2026.
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.
Minister Indar today 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.
