ECS Group subsidiary America Cargo GSA has already begun actively promoting cargo capacity on the first-ever nonstop Orlando-Lisbon service, due to launch on 29 October 2026.
TAP Air Portugal will then connect central Florida with its Portuguese gateway in under 8 hours, far quicker than any existing alternatives on the market. An Airbus A330 is scheduled to depart every Monday, Thursday and Saturday evening, offering U.S.-based freight forwarders between 45 and 60 tons of weekly cargo uplift.
Collaboration
“TAP’s new service shaves hours off existing two-leg connections and is therefore a highly attractive alternative, particularly for shippers of high-value, time-sensitive goods such as aerospace parts, electronics, medical technology and industrial machinery, alongside other specialized exports such as seafood and vegetables. America Cargo GSA is working in close collaboration with major forwarders and reports keen interest in TAP Air Portugal’s latest routing,” affirmed Jean Ceccaldi, Chief Executive Officer, ECS Group.
“Market feedback has been extremely encouraging. Customers have responded positively to the new non-stop service, and we are optimistic about developing Orlando as both a strong local market and an important gateway within our network. Together with our GSSA partner, America Cargo GSA, we look forward to serving our freight forwarding customers,” he added.
America Cargo GSA and TAP Air Portugal have been partners in the U.S. for the past five years. The GSA has intensively promoted the airline’s freight division, TAP Air Cargo, selling TAP’s cargo capacity and services across its established U.S. cargo sales and distribution network. America Cargo GSA also ensures a visible presence together with TAP Air Cargo at major industry events such as the TIACA Air Cargo Forum.
