The CMA CGM Group has chosen ECS Group as its exclusive GSA to help support the expansion of its new air division, CMA CGM AIR CARGO, in the air cargo industry.

CMA CGM AIR CARGO has operated its first full-freight flight on 13 March between Liège and Chicago.

In a statement, it noted that the aim is to connect Europe to international markets – starting with the United States. 

More US destinations to be launched

With four Airbus A330-200F aircraft, the CMA CGM Group chose Liège (LGG), a dynamic intermodal freight hub, as the location for its European base, and the new cargo carrier will begin by operating flights to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) in the USA.

"This is the first stage of the roll-out of this business strategy, which is designed to offer clients broad global coverage. There are also plans to launch new destinations in the United States, which will be announced shortly," it added.

As part of CMA CGM AIR CARGO’s worldwide roll-out, the CMA CGM Group is working with ECS Group via a global cargo capacity marketing partnership.

It noted that the GSA has already set up dedicated teams in Europe and the United States.

Adrien Thominet, ECS Group CEO, said, “ECS Group is extremely honoured to support this strategic move by CMA CGM, a group that is already an expert in chartering and logistics. Our flexibility, our sales network and our business know-how all mean we can amplify the added value the airline is looking for.”

The CMA CGM Group and ECS Group are both determined to make CMA CGM AIR CARGO a major player in air cargo.