CMA CGM Air Cargo has tapped the ECS Group as its general sales and services agent (GSSA) to sell the carrier's cargo products on behalf of the airline.

The GSSA company said in an announcement that "Starting April 1, 2024, ECS Group will be appointed as CMA CGM AIR CARGO GSSA, commercializing air freight capacities on flights operated by CMA CGM AIR CARGO."

ECS Group and CMA CGM AIR CARGO have teamed up to improve their operational efficiency, service quality, and technological innovation.

With nine flights per week between Paris and China/HKG on B777 aircraft, ECS Group noted that it is committed to providing customers with transparent and efficient access to leading air transport solutions, optimizing CMA CGM AIR CARGO's commercial performance and strengthening its presence in the air freight market.

"Through their Augmented GSSA model, ECS will offer CMA CGM tailor-made cooperation models, ensuring adaptability to market fluctuations and local requirements," ECS Group said.

It added that these customized solutions will be meticulously crafted to meet CMA CGM's specific needs and challenges.

"Collaborating with CMA CGM AIR CARGO represents a unique opportunity to combine ECS Group's expertise in GSSA with CMA CGM AIR CARGO assets. Together, we are determined to pave the way in air freight transport, offering innovative solutions and operational excellence to our clients worldwide," said Adrien Thominet, executive chairman of ECS Group.