Amsterdam-based cargo specialist eyes Indian subcontinent entry and regional growth across its network as supply chains shift
The Global GSA Group last week celebrated 30 years in existence and is looking forward to expansion into new regions in the future.
Global GSA chairman Ismail Durmaz told Air Cargo News that the company was established in 1995 in Amsterdam by Jos Busscher, along with a business associate.
Busscher soon brought in Durmaz, along with current vice president Kitty Lau, who used their connections at Turkish Airlines and China Southern to help develop the business.
The company was able to capitalise on the two fast-growing airlines and began to expand its presence to new locations.
Durmaz said he was also able to utilise the close connections he developed at various freight forwarders while working at cargo facilities in Schiphol.
He explained that over the years, those connections had progressed from working in the cargo buildings to more senior roles.
To mark 30 years, the company has launched a new brand identity and held a celebration in Amsterdam with employees from across the globe.
“For three decades, our partners have trusted us because we deliver consistently, transparently, and across every cargo vertical,” said Durnaz. “Our new identity highlights the depth of our specialised capabilities and reinforces our commitment to advancing the industry through stronger partnerships, disciplined execution, and long-term vision.”
“Turning 30 is more than a celebration; it marks our evolution,” added chief executive Aytekin Saray. “Our new brand reflects who we are today: agile, data-driven, and people-powered. It captures our ambition to lead in specialised cargo solutions while remaining anchored in trust, action, and performance.”
Looking ahead, Saray said the company has plans to add new locations in the future.
Saray said that Global GSA currently has a presence in around 40 countries.
But with supply chains shifting due to geopolitical developments, the company is looking to new locations.
Areas of focus include the Indian Subcontinent, where it does not have a current presence, South America, the US and Southeast Asia.
While the company already has a presence in the latter three locations, Saray says there are opportunities to grow further in the future.
