Tap Air Portugal appoints Aeroprime Group as exclusive Cargo GSSA Pan-India

New Delhi, 06 March 2026:

TAP Air Portugal has appointed Aeroprime Group as its Exclusive Cargo General Sales & Service Agent (GSSA) Pan-India, marking a significant step in strengthening the airline’s cargo footprint across the Indian market, effective March 2026.

The appointment reflects TAP Air Portugal’s strategic focus on expanding cargo capacity utilisation and deepening engagement with India’s fast-growing trade and logistics ecosystem. Under this mandate, Aeroprime Group will manage TAP’s cargo sales, marketing, customer engagement, and operational coordination across India, leveraging its strong regional presence, technology-driven processes, and established relationships with freight forwarders and logistics partners.

TAP Air Portugal, the national airline of Portugal, connects with key destinations across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. India is a rapidly growing cargo market and TAP Air Portugal look forward to play an important role in strengthening global trade corridors. Strategically positioned as a gateway between Europe and the Americas, Portugal continues to gain importance in global air cargo flows. With rising demand from India to Europe and the Americas, including several key destinations exclusively served by TAP Air Portugal, this partnership aims to enhance connectivity and facilitate seamless trade movements across the airline’s extensive international network.

Commenting on the appointment, Bruno Aires, Global Cargo Senior Director, TAP Air Portugal said, “India represents a high-potential market for our cargo business. Partnering with Aeroprime Group as our Exclusive Cargo GSSA Pan-India strengthens our local presence and enables us to better serve the evolving needs of the Indian cargo community while expanding our reach across key global markets.”

“We are delighted to be appointed as the Exclusive Cargo GSSA for TAP Air Portugal in India,” said Abhishek Goyal, Executive Director & CEO, Aeroprime Group. “This partnership allows us to bring a focused, data-driven approach to cargo market development. With our strong pan-India cargo sales network and commitment to service excellence, we look forward to strengthening TAP Air Portugal’s cargo presence and unlocking new opportunities for trade between India and its global destinations.”

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