GLOBE Air Cargo has been appointed general sales agency in Bulgaria by DHL Aviation, which operates daily weekday Boeing 757-200 freighter services from Sofia to Leipzig.

    Globe, part of the ESG group, said it expects to generate up to 600 tonnes of cargo a year ex Bulgaria and added that under the terms of the contract, it will also supervise handling procedures for the airline in Sofia. The company commenced operations in Bulgaria in 2004 and represents 18 airlines.

    From the Leipzig hub, Globe will also sell DHL Aviation's onward connections to Asia and the Americas and expects to attract a wide range of export cargo from Bulgaria, including machinery, electrical, electronic equipment, exhibition materials, pharmaceuticals, garments, furniture and personal effects. The ECS Group already has an established GSA relationship with DHL Aviation in France.

    Said Globe managing director Heiner Sass: "Adding DHL to our portfolio strengthens our position in the market and makes Globe Air Cargo the only GSA in Bulgaria to offer online services for both passenger and cargo airlines. It gives us more flexibility and options by expanding the network of destinations and products we offer."

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