Outsourcing and consolidation is the future

Where once cautiousness in outsourcing business prevailed among carriers and a high degree of fragmentation were hallmarks of the GSSA industry, times have changed according to industry players, Donald Urquhart reports. “Now more than ever,” airlines see outsourcing of cargo as a sensible option in terms of cost saving and incremental revenue, says Air Logistics […]

Goodman GLS joins 1GSA network as member for Korea

The independent GSA network, 1GSA continues to grow with the appointment of Goodman GLS as its exclusive member for Korea. The Goodman GLS GSSA business was launched in 2014 and represents Westjet, Cubana and the Leisure Cargo portfolio of 14 airlines, providing access to destinations throughout Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, Middle East and Africa. It […]

TEK Poseidon appointed 1GSA member for Russia

TEK Poseidon has been appointed by 1GSA as its member for Russia, bringing the network’s membership to 12 countries and several more applications are pending. The Russian company was founded in 2002 and has developed into a substantial group of businesses spanning activities including forwarding, road transport, express, warehousing, liner agency and ocean consolidation. Air […]

1GSA aiming for 50 members within a year

1GSA is aiming to have 50 members within a year giving smaller general sales and service agents (GSSA) a chance to take on larger companies, according to president David Lee. He says there are many good, hard-working independent GSSAs around the world but they are struggling against the bigger companies who dominate the market. They […]