The GSSA contract which came into effect on 23MAR26, sees ECS Group subsidiary, Globe Air Cargo Dominican Republic, assume the commercial responsibility for ensuring that Uniworld Air Cargo’s freighter capacities are filled when they leave Punta Cana Airport (PUJ). The Panamanian airline operates two flights per week from Punta Cana to its homebase at Panama City (PTY), where connecting flights open up opportunities for links to other Latin American (notable Mexico via Mexico City’s Felipe Ángeles International Airport – NLU) and international destinations in the U.S and Canada. Globe Air Cargo Dominican Republic was contracted to support the launch of these freighter flights, which depart every Thursday and Sunday. The Boeing 737 freighter deployed on the route, offers a weekly capacity of around 40 tons – and is open for a broad range of shipment types including general cargo, live animals (AVI), perishables (PER), and oversized shipments.
The Punta Cana Air Cargo Hub features modern infrastructure, including 4,000 square meters of cold storage, specialized transit processes, direct ramp access, and advanced security and handling equipment.
“This new partnership reinforces ECS Group’s ability to rapidly deploy tailored cargo solutions, combining strong commercial execution with operational expertise. Customers benefit from optimized capacity access, increased flexibility, and seamless booking supported by ECS Group’s digital ecosystem and global sales infrastructure,” the press release states, going on to point out that this latest contract is another string to ECS Group’s bow when it comes to its growing presence in the Americas.
Ivan Mejia, Managing Director of Globe Air Cargo Dominican Republic, said: “Securing this agreement with Uniworld is a strong validation of our commercial agility and market expertise. This operation not only strengthens connectivity within the region but also unlocks new opportunities for our customers through reliable, high-frequency freighter capacity.”
Jossette Navarro, Commercial Director at Uniworld Air Cargo, commented: “The Dominican Republic represents a market with significant growth potential for both exports and imports. Beyond its local strength, it is a strategic gateway to Europe and Canada. Through this partnership with ECS Group, we are confident in our ability to accelerate our market penetration while offering competitive and efficient cargo solutions across the region and into North America.”
