ECS Group delivers record-breaking Beaujolais Nouveau operation with DHL Aviation

ECS Group delivers record-breaking Beaujolais Nouveau operation with DHL Aviation

  • ECS Group, through its subsidiary Aero Cargo International France, achieved a record-breaking performance in the Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 airfreight campaign by handling 40 percent of all French exports of the wine—the highest market share ever recorded for this seasonal event.
  • In partnership with DHL Aviation, the operation covered major Japanese gateways in Tokyo and Osaka.

 

ECS Group has once again set a new industry benchmark with a standout Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 operation, as Aero Cargo International France, an ECS Group subsidiary, moved an exceptional 40 percent of all French Beaujolais Nouveau exports on DHL-operated flights, the highest market share ever achieved for this seasonal campaign.

Covering key gateways in Tokyo and Osaka, the operation was executed flawlessly from end to end. Precise planning, real-time coordination, and seamless execution underscored the strength of the long-standing partnership between Aero Cargo International France and DHL Aviation, delivering speed, reliability, and performance at scale during one of the air cargo industry’s most time-critical peaks.

“This record achievement is a clear demonstration of what happens when operational excellence meets true partnership,” said Jean Ceccaldi, CEO of ECS Group. “Moving 40 percent of the French Beaujolais Nouveau market with DHL is not just a number, it’s proof of trust, discipline, and our teams’ ability to deliver under maximum pressure.”

At the operational frontline, Aero Cargo International France played a decisive role in driving performance and execution.

“This campaign was about precision, anticipation, and teamwork,” said Guillaume Tourneret, Managing Director of Aero Cargo International France. “Our close collaboration with DHL Aviation and the unwavering commitment of our operations teams allowed us to deliver a flawless uplift and achieve a record result we’re extremely proud of.”

This milestone success reflects ECS Group’s ability to convert seasonal complexity into commercial dominance, reinforcing its reputation as a high-performance GSSA partner for global integrators and airlines alike.

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Anastasiya Simsek

Anastasiya Simsek is an award-winning journalist with a background in air cargo, news, medicine, and lifestyle reporting. For exclusive insights or to share your news, contact Anastasiya at anastasiya.simsek@aircargoweek.com.

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