
ECS Group’s strategic aim of achieving full coverage across the Americas just took a large step forward its acquisition of Americas GSA. It now numbers 16 countries in its Americas set-up and with Americas GSA, has gained significant presence across Central America. The new countries in ECS Group’s network are Bolivia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Panamá, complementing its existing network of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and USA. The acquisition agreement, signed on 29OCT23, brings Americas GSA’s staff of 42 in its 13 branch locations together with ECS Group’s existing workforce of more than 80 local experts across Latin America. The established GSA has long-standing contracts with renowned airlines such as LATAM Airlines, MAS, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Korean Air, and Ethiopian Airlines, and thus increases the group’s airline portfolio to more than 40 airlines.
Pablo Canales, Managing Partner – CEO of Americas GSA, explained: “Our vision is to become one of the largest air cargo GSAs in Latin America, not just in terms of network, but specifically as the GSA of choice for comprehensive international solutions delivered with local finesse. This partnership with ECS Group brings together a highly professional air cargo organization with a strong global vision, and an established team with in-depth knowledge of the Latin-American market and close relationships with the largest customers in the region. Within this new alliance, Americas GSA will be able to offer even higher quality service, more opportunities tailored to the specific needs of our partners, airlines, and customers, and enjoy a firm technological and financial foundation on which to continue growing.”
Adrien Thominet, Executive Chairman of ECS Group, commented: “Americas GSA not only greatly augments our coverage in Central America, significantly adding to our strong network of committed, local air cargo experts operating across the continent, but since it shares a very similar corporate culture and likewise places great value on professional expertise, it offers a highly promising basis for solid organic growth. [Our] aim is to offer the ultimate in GSSA services across every country in The Americas: from Canada to Chile […] We see significant synergies in terms of business, digital initiatives, and service offerings, and look forward to positive developments in our newest region, as we head into the new year. ECS Group warmly welcomes Americas GSA!”