ECS Group celebrates 35 years of Genair
ECS Group marked the 35th anniversary of its Spanish subsidiary, Genair, a pioneering force in the country’s air cargo industry. Since its founding in 1990 by Jesús Escolar, Genair has grown from a bold entrepreneurial vision into a trusted market leader, delivering tailored GSSA services across Spain. Starting with just three employees and two airline […]
ECS Group Subsidiary AVS GSA Thailand appointed as GSSA for Air Macau in Thailand
ECS Group’s subsidiary, AVS GSA Thailand, has been selected as the GSSA for Air Macau in Thailand. This new contract, effective from February 1, 2025, marks a significant milestone in the partnership between AVS GSA and Air Macau. Under the terms of the two-year agreement, AVS GSA Thailand will oversee cargo sales from Thailand to […]
ECS Group partners with CargoAi to digitalise manual email quotation processes
ECS Group and CargoAi have announced a strategic collaboration, integrating CargoAi’s groundbreaking CargoCoPilot API into ECS Group’s operations to digitalise the handling of rate requests and quotations. This cutting-edge solution leverages generative AI to automate manual email processing, significantly reducing workloads and boosting efficiency for ECS Group’s operational and sales teams across 23 countries. READ: Munich […]
ECS Group signs TCM Contract with JetSMART Airlines in South America
ECS Group has achieved a major milestone by signing a historic Total Cargo Management (TCM) contract with JetSMART Airlines, the leading low-cost carrier group in South America. READ: Looking Towards 2025: Predictions for the Airfreight Industry JetSMART Airlines operates under four national AOCs: JetSMART Airlines Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina. The airline runs extensive domestic routes within […]
Paco Ortega Takes Charge of ECS Group’s Expansion in the Americas
As part of its ongoing restructuring and transformation strategy, ECS Group announces the appointment of Paco Ortega as Regional Vice President for the Americas, effective July 1st, 2024. This key appointment supports the Group’s vision, led by Chairman Adrien Thominet, to strengthen ECS’s footprint in strategic markets and enhance its adaptability to industry challenges. The […]
ECS Group appoints Jean Ceccaldi as CEO
ECS Group has announced a strategic restructuring to accelerate the transformation of its GSSA model. This initiative, led by Adrien Thominet, Chairman of ECS Group, aims to position the Group for future challenges by integrating advanced technology, enhancing agility, and ensuring closer relationships with its clients. To execute this bold strategy, Adrien Thominet has appointed […]
ECS appoints Zouber Hachemaoui as Commercial Director for EFIS MAROC
ECS Group, the global leader in GSSA solutions, has appointed Zouber Hachemaoui as the new Commercial Director of its subsidiary EFIS MAROC effective August 5, 2024. The move is part of ECS Group’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in Morocco and enhance its sales expertise within the region, says an official release. Adrien Thominet, […]
ECS Group and CMA CGM AIR CARGO join forces
ECS Group, a global leader in GSSA, has announced a strategic worldwide partnership with CMA CGM AIR CARGO, a division of CMA CGM Group, an international player in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions. Starting April 1, 2024, ECS Group will be appointed as CMA CGM AIR CARGO GSSA, commercialising air freight capacities on flights […]
Corsair premiers Pathfinder tracking system
ECS Group offers Pathfinder, an innovative web-based track and trace system developed by its in-house Cargo Digital Factory experts, as an individual digital Ability. Corsair is the first airline to subscribe to this digital solution. The airline reports improved customer satisfaction and confidence, more resources, and cost-efficient internal processes. Pathfinder is a web-based track and […]
Augmented GSSA solutions
Since the onset of the pandemic three years ago, GSSA operations have been in a constant state of evolution as they navigate towards post-pandemic normalcy. The challenges and disruptions brought about by the pandemic served as a catalyst for change within their organisations. GSSAs have undergone a process of continuous refinement and adaptation, reevaluating strategies […]
ECS Group and Thai VietJet Air to grow Asia cargo operations
Low-cost carrier, Thai VietJet Air, has awarded the tender of its cargo operations to ECS Group. It signed a master GSSA agreement on 1st February 2024. It was ECS Group’s global network, proven air cargo expertise, and dynamic innovation that led Thai VietJet Air to place its cargo business into AVS GSA Thailand’s hands and […]
ECS Group strengthens African presence
Building on a longstanding commercial partnership spanning over two decades, EFIS MAROC has officially merged into ECS Group, reinforcing the group’s presence in Africa. The acquisition agreement, signed on December 13, 2023, marks the beginning of a seamless transition and the implementation of digital enhancements for the benefit of EFIS MAROC and its clientele. READ: […]
ECS Group paves the way for Central American market growth
With its strong Latin American presence, particularly in Central America, Americas GSA greatly expands ECS Group’s network, increasing its overall presence to 16 countries on the continent. In acquiring Americas GSA, ECS Group has taken a significant step towards its strategic goal of achieving full coverage across the Americas. The acquisition of Americas GSA not […]
Going all-in on the GSSA sector
ECS Group is working to deliver the most comprehensive air cargo management solution in the industry through its ‘All-In’ product that provides Total Cargo Management (TCM) to customers’ entire network. Crucially, ECS Group’s approach to TCM is inherently hybrid. The modularity and adaptability of its offerings, reflected in tools like Squair for back-office efficiency and […]
Ireland’s Premier GSSA, IAM, joins ECS Group
Ireland’s largest and leading GSSA has become part of the world’s leading GSSA, ECS Group. With International Airline Marketing (IAM), ECS Group gains an established, respected subsidiary with a successful track record spanning almost 35 years. With the signing of the acquisition agreement, on October 16th 2023, Ireland’s largest and most successful GSSA has become […]
Niger Air Cargo resumes weekly B747 service
ECS Group’s Niger Air Cargo reinstated its weekly B747F service on 08 October 2023, resuming the sole, direct full-freighter connection from Europe to Niger. Despite the difficult circumstances currently, it envisages a swift return to previous year volumes and foresees a stable 2024. More than 150 tonnes of cargo capacity per month are back in […]
Growing GSSA operations in a rebounding region
ECS Group has been actively expanding its presence in the Asian market, with a particular focus on the Northeast Asia region, including Japan and South Korea. In 2022-23, the company extended its operations in these countries. In 2023, ECS Group has relaunched its activities in New Zealand, indicating its commitment to providing comprehensive services […]
Royal Air Maroc and ECS Group offers gateway from States to the world
Globe Air Cargo USA and Royal Air Maroc Cargo have strengthened their long-standing GSSA contract and launched a winter schedule promotion to showcase the airline’s widespread network, including in-demand niche destinations across Africa. Royal Air Maroc operates regular flights out of three strategically significant American stations to its cargo hub at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International […]
Globe Air Cargo China to enhance air cargo operations in China
The contract, effective from 1st July 2023, designates Globe Air Cargo China as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for the entirety of China, aligning with existing cooperation in other countries. With a projected tonnage of approximately 100 tons for the year 2023, this partnership underscores the commitment of both Globe Air Cargo China and Royal […]
ECS Group opens a new Squair Service Centre in India
With the opening of its first Asia-based Squair Service Centre, ECS Group is increasing its capabilities related to the AWB Verification service offering (known as “Verify”). As demand for AWB verification outsourcing is increasing, the new team in Mumbai, India, will perform the AWB data capture activity for existing Squair customers and allow for future […]
ECS Group navigates evolving GSSA market
For ECS Group, this year’s Air Cargo Europe event has a very important part to play for the future of the air freight business. As a key event of the industry, it will be an ideal opportunity for the GSSA to meet its customers and expose its strategy to navigate the evolving market climate. Recognising […]
Ian Morgan joins ECS Group as Group Commercial Director in the USA
Effective 1st May, Ian Morgan has joined ECS Group’s as its new Group Commercial Director for the USA. This key recruitment marks the beginning of a promising collaboration between two high profile actors of the air freight industry. The appointment of Ian Morgan, previously Qatar Airways Cargo’s Vice President Cargo for the Americas, fits perfectly […]
ECS Group’s All-In: Airlines’ best ally in today’s current climate
As a cargo expert operating on behalf of airlines since 1998, ECS Group has a proven track record in Total Cargo Management. Dedicated to this all-inclusive service, the All-In ability makes ECS Group more than ever before the GSSA to be reckoned with in today’s troubled market. Designed and continuously updated according to airlines’ feedback […]
ECS Group is on a continuous voyage of Discovery
Discovery, ECS Group’s in-house training platform, offers more than 50 digital training modules and a solid knowledge database to its employees. Professional training and life-long-learning are a winning combination when it comes to business and personal success. Discovery was launched in September 2020, and covers a comprehensive, up-to-date, online training pallet aimed at efficient knowledge […]
2022: A year of augmented success for ECS Group
ECS Group’s Augmented GSSA concept has brought in new markets, significantly more business, and answers the needs of an evolving customer base. 2022 has been a year of foundation and firsts. Having officially launched the Augmented GSSA concept along with the new, streamlined ECS Group branding in October 2021, the company focus this year has […]
ECS INSIDE gets the right people in the right place
ECS INSIDE, one of the ten Abilities on offer in ECS Group’s Augmented GSSA concept, ensures a ready supply of qualified staff at any required location: ‘The right people in the right place’ is its tagline. Recruiting skilled, local staff is often the biggest delaying factor that air cargo companies face when looking to expand […]
CargoConnect brings cargo and capacity together
Through its unique freight forwarder business network on regional and global levels, ECS Group’s CargoConnect provides 24/7 commercial support in matching air freight with available scheduled and charter capacities, bringing together cargo and capacity.. “ECS Group goes the extra mile to maximise your loadfactor,” is CargoConnect’s tagline. Led by Jorrit Dubois, a dedicated CargoConnect team […]
ECS Group’s unique data processing service
Time and effort are required to verify, capture, and process AWB data, or send information to the Customs authorities; time and resources that could be used to focus on sales and customer interaction. ECS Group established expert teams in 2019 and has since then carried out dedicated data administration for a number of its airline […]
CargoTech to capitalise on post-pandemic demand for digitisation
Cedric Millet, the President of CargoTech, is looking to capitalise on the growing demand for digitisation among airlines, as they look to boost investment in their cargo division. Having recently welcomed CargoAI, ECS Group’s Cargo Digital Factory and Wiremind Cargo under its umbrella, CargoTech is working to provide a one-stop-shop to connect the cargo business […]
ECS Group keeps a trained eye on safe operations with TCE
TCE, one of ECS Group’s ten New Abilities available for individual purchase, offers a comprehensive pallet of services relating to operational air cargo safety, security, and quality. Quality, safety, and security are three vital aspects when it comes to airline operations. Over at Frankfurt/Main Airport, one of the world’s key cargo hubs, ECS Group has […]
