New independent GSA network launched

A new network for independent air cargo general sales and service agents (GSSAs) has been launched at Air Cargo Europe.

Branded 1GSA, the new network aims to enable independent GSSAs to compete more effectively against the major, centrally-owned GSSA companies. 1GSA already covers Bangladesh, the Czech Republic, India, Madagascar, Mauritius, Pakistan, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey and the UK.  A recruitment drive is now under way to further develop 1GSA’s geographic coverage.

1GSA is the brainchild of Select Airline Management founders David Lee and Colin Brett, and Pilot Marketing MD Derek Jones. David Lee has taken the role of the organisation’s first President, while Derek Jones is Managing Director. Jones will maintain his involvement with Pilot Marketing, which is also handling 1GSA’s marketing activity.

Colin Brett (Select), Toni Beato (CRS), Jan Grabmueller (GCAir), Demir Ozerman (Kargo Sistem) and Charles Wijesundera (M&C Aviation) have all been appointed Regional VPs of 1GSA.

Says 1GSA President, David Lee “With 1GSA, we are providing independent GSSAs with the opportunity to be part of a bigger organisation, without sacrificing their treasured independence. From now on, independent GSAs will be able to enjoy the same economies of scale - in sales, marketing and other areas - which drove the formation of the major multinationals.”

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