Venezuela reactivated international cargo operations this Wednesday at the Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia to restore the national logistics system following the devastating June 24 double earthquake.
The activation began with the arrival of a flight originating from Panama. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-300F operated by the airline Uniworld, completed flight 700/702. This transport airplane arrived on Venezuelan soil carrying exactly 13.9 tons of import cargo. It subsequently departed back to Panama carrying five tons of Venezuelan export products.
Officials from the Venezuelan Ministry of Transport confirmed this landing as a critical milestone. The state institution aims to establish a reliable flow of essential supplies and merchandise. This strategy incorporates high parameters of operational security, efficiency, and administrative accounting. This official initiative seeks to strengthen the national and international logistics network.
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According to official statements, this initial flight represents the first phase of a progressive plan. The national administration is working to fully restore activities at the main terminal. However, standard commercial passenger flights at the facility still remain suspended because of the significant damage caused by the seismic events.
Logistics Operations Resume
To manage the temporary closure of the terminal, international airlines moved passenger routes. The carriers transferred their normal flight schedules to the Arturo Michelena Airport in Valencia, which serves as the capital city of the northern Carabobo state.
On July 6, the Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, announced a recovery strategy. This plan involves a strategic international alliance. The agreement focuses specifically on the reconstruction and modernization of the critical airport infrastructure in La Guaira.
The Ministry of Transport reaffirmed its commitment to international connectivity. The government department is executing direct policies to modernize national aviation. These logistics procedures will guarantee the arrival of primary goods to the Venezuelan population during the recovery phase.
State logistics networks require functional terminals to distribute supplies nationwide. The successful arrival of the Uniworld flight demonstrates the immediate viability of the freight runway. Security teams at the airport completed all customs protocols in compliance with international aviation regulations.
#EsNoticia || (1/2) El Aeropuerto Internacional “Simón Bolívar” de Maiquetía, reanuda sus operaciones de carga internacional con la llegada de un vuelo desde Panamá
, como parte del restablecimiento progresivo de la terminal aérea. pic.twitter.com/SEVEnOChYp
— Ministerio del Poder Popular para el Transporte (@mintransporteve) August 5, 2026
Text reads: “The Simón Bolivar International Airport of Maiquetia resumes its international cargo operations with the arrival of a flight from Panama, as part of the progressive restoration of the air terminal.”
Earthquake Recovery Continues
The airport terminal is located in the coastal state of La Guaira. This state suffered the most severe structural damage during the natural disaster. The catastrophic events occurred on June 24, 2026, when a double earthquake hit the South American nation.
The seismic movements measured magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale. The consecutive shocks caused immediate structural damage to both the main runway and the passenger terminals. Specialized engineering teams are presently working to evaluate and repair these facilities.
The double earthquake left a severe toll across the territory. Venezuelan authorities have confirmed 6,125 fatalities resulting from the disasters. Additionally, official technical evaluations register 856 affected buildings and 190 completely collapsed structures in the region.
The progressive opening of the Simon Bolivar International Airport represents a step toward normalization. Venezuelan authorities prioritize cargo operations to accelerate the entry of humanitarian aid, construction materials, and essential medical supplies for the affected population.
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