Kales Iceland appointed Air China cargo GSSA ahead of new service
Kales Iceland will represent Air China’s cargo business as the airline prepares to launch a thrice-weekly Beijing–Keflavík service via Copenhagen.
L to R : Raffaele Manna, Adam Gunnarsson, Sebastiaan Scholte, Björn Einarsson, Jannis Moraitis
Kales Iceland, a joint venture between TVG-Zimsen, a subsidiary of Eimskip, and Kales Group B.V., has been appointed General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) for Air China in Iceland, supporting the airline’s cargo business and commercial development in the market.
The appointment comes as Air China prepares to launch a three-times-weekly service between Beijing and Keflavík via Copenhagen from 26 October 2026. The service will operate using Airbus A330-300 aircraft carrying both passenger and cargo traffic.
The new connection is expected to create additional opportunities for trade between Iceland and China. Icelandic exporters, particularly those shipping fresh seafood and other time-sensitive products, will gain another route to reach Chinese markets, while importers will benefit from a scheduled air connection and improved access to goods and suppliers in China.
Kales Iceland will provide cargo sales, service and operational support to Air China, connecting the airline with Icelandic freight forwarders, exporters and importers.
Adam Gunnarsson, Vice President at Kales Group, said the appointment extends the group’s existing partnership with Air China in Iceland and reflects a shared commitment to service quality and long-term cooperation.
Raffaele Manna, Managing Director of TVG-Zimsen, said improved air connectivity between Iceland and China could strengthen trade and commercial relationships, adding that Kales Iceland aims to contribute to these opportunities.
Kales Iceland was established by TVG-Zimsen and Kales Group to provide neutral GSSA services to international airlines operating in Iceland. The joint venture combines TVG-Zimsen’s local market knowledge and customer relationships with Kales Group’s international airline representation expertise and network.
Kales Group, established in 1994, operates across 38 countries through 79 offices and represents more than 70 airlines. TVG-Zimsen provides freight forwarding and logistics services in Iceland as part of the Eimskip group.
