General Sales & Service Agent (GSSA), the ECS Group, has been selected by Asiana Airlines as its exclusive global partner to manage the airline’s international belly cargo business.

The GSSA agreement supports Asiana Airlines’ logistics evolution following the divestment of its freighter division.

Effective August 1, 2025, ECS Group is now providing end-to-end services – including sales, reservations, customer service, and ground handling coordination – across 33 major locations in nine countries throughout Europe, the Americas, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Jean Ceccaldi, chief executive of ECS Group, said: “We are honoured to partner with Asiana Airlines and proud of the expertise our teams bring to this collaboration. Leveraging ECS Group’s global network, we are committed to supporting Asiana Airlines with reliable, efficient, and tailored cargo solutions worldwide.”

Asiana Airlines has transitioned to a fully belly cargo-based model, utilising the lower holds of its passenger aircraft – including the A350-900, which offers up to 18 tonnes of cargo capacity. The airline is strategically focused on transporting high-demand, time-critical shipments such as semiconductor components, fresh food, and small express cargo.

According to an Asiana Airlines official: “By combining ECS Group’s global network with Asiana’s expertise, we will respond proactively to the global air cargo market. We will continue to provide systematic and specialized services going forward.”

The partnership enables Asiana Airlines to maintain a competitive edge in international air logistics, even after the sale of its freighter operations—implemented in response to regulatory directives from European and Japanese authorities.

In 2024, Asiana Airlines carried approximately 158,000 tonnes of belly cargo on international passenger flights.

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