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ECS to manage Asiana belly cargo
ECS Group has been appointed by Asiana Airlines as its exclusive global GSSA partner for international belly cargo operations. Effective 1 August, ECS is managing sales, reservations, customer service, and ground handling coordination across 33 major locations in nine countries, including Europe, the Americas, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Asiana has shifted to a fully belly cargo-based model, using the lower holds of its passenger aircraft such as the A350-900, which can carry up to 18 t of freight. The airline is focusing on time-critical shipments including semiconductors, fresh produce, and express cargo. In 2024, it transported around 158,000 t of belly freight.
The move comes as Korea’s cargo market undergoes transformation. Just last month, Air Incheon applied to trademark the name "Airzeta" ahead of its planned merger with Asiana’s cargo division. (ah)