New joint venture aims to strengthen connections between international airlines and Icelandic importers, exporters and freight forwarders.
TVG-Zimsen, a subsidiary of Eimskip, and Kales Group B.V., an international specialist in airline representation, have established Kales Iceland, a joint venture providing neutral General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) services to airlines operating in the Icelandic market.
Services tailored to the Icelandic market
Kales Iceland will provide commercial and operational support to international airlines, helping them develop their cargo business by connecting them with freight forwarders, exporters and importers in Iceland.
“The establishment of Kales Iceland represents an exciting new chapter for airline representation in Iceland. By combining TVG-Zimsen’s understanding of the Icelandic market with Kales’ international GSSA expertise and airline network, we are creating a strong foundation for airlines looking to develop their business in Iceland,” says Raffaele Manna, Managing Director of TVG-Zimsen.
International expertise, local market knowledge
Kales Group brings international airline representation experience and an established airline network, while TVG-Zimsen brings local market knowledge and customer relationships.
“By combining Kales’ international experience and airline network with TVG-Zimsen’s local market knowledge, we have a strong foundation for developing Kales Iceland. Our ambition is to build a professional, independent and commercially focused GSSA organization that creates value for our airline principals and for the entire Icelandic cargo community” says Sebastiaan Scholte, CEO of Kales Group B.V.
About TVG-Zimsen
TVG-Zimsen, a subsidiary of Eimskip, provides freight forwarding and logistics services in Iceland. The company combines extensive local market knowledge and established customer relationships with the wider capabilities of Eimskip.
About Kales Group
Kales Group B.V. is an international specialist in airline representation and GSSA services. Established in 1994, Kales has developed a global network spanning 38 countries and 79 offices and represents more than 70 airlines across international markets.
Contact: Sales.IS@kales.com
