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NewsAlliance Ground International cuts plastic use
Jared Azcuy, chief executive of AGI. Photo: AGIAlliance Ground International (AGI) has begun converting all plastic sheeting used in its cargo shipping to M&G Packaging’s biodegradable BioNatur Plastics products.The initiative has been announced as the Miami-based ground handler’s AGI Cares 2028 programme kicks off.AGI Cares 2028 is a Environmental, Social ...
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AGI teams up with Bijaoui as it looks to expand in Europe
Ground handler Alliance Ground International (AGI) has reached an agreement with industry stalwart Olivier Bijaoui to act as an advisor as it looks to expand outside of North America.AGI said that Bijaoui "has been a prominent figure in the ground handling industry for 35 years and brings great knowledge and ...
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Former Alliance Ground International employee sentenced for stealing
A former Alliance Ground International (AGI) employee has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison for stealing from a shipment passing through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).The US Department of Justice (DOT) said in a press release on June 27 that Los Angeles-based Marlon Moody, who was handed the ...
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Alliance Ground International continues expansion with TAS takeover
Cargo handler Alliance Ground International (AGI) has continued its recent expansion strategy with the purchase of Total Airport Services (TAS).TAS specializes in cargo, ramp, and passenger handling services across eight locations in the US including Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), ...
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NewsAlliance Ground International appoints chief commercial officer
Photo: Alliance Ground InternationalUS ground handler Alliance Ground International (AGI) has appointed Roger Larreur as its chief commercial officer as part of its ongoing strategy to drive growth, sustainability, and resilience.Prior to AGI, Larreur served as chief commercial officer, Americas for Swissport.With over 30 years of experience in the sector, ...
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NewsAGI invests in tech and space to mitigate Chicago cargo congestion
Photo: Alliance Ground InternationalUS ground handler Alliance Ground International (AGI) has invested $100,000 in a new cargo control centre system that will help overcome congestion at Chicago O'Hare and has also expanded capacity.AGI recently added what it calls an Operations Control Centre (OCC) to its Chicago operation. The OCC brings ...
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NewsAlliance Ground International opens JFK facility
Photo: AGIUS ground handle Alliance Ground International (AGI) has opened a facility at John F. Kennedy International (JFK) airport in New York.Working with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, AGI took possession of Building 22 last autumn and began preparing it for occupancy.“Building 22’s launch customers are ...
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NewsHandler Alliance offers lottery for vaccinated staff
(L-R) Jared Azcuy, AGI, Brandon Fried, Airforwarders Association, H. Warren Jones, AGI. Source: AGICargo handler Alliance Ground International (AGI) has held a lottery offering staff the chance to win a share of $50,000 in prizes if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.The US firm said that it had established ...
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NewsAlliance Ground International expands again
Warren Jones. Source: AGICargo handler Alliance Ground International (AGI) has continued its expansion in the cargo market with a new building at New York JFK.AGI has moved into JFK’s Cargo Building 22, adding 11,960 sq ft of office space and 82,153 sq ft of warehouse space to its existing facilities ...
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Alliance expands in Chicago with MIC acquisition
Cargo handler Alliance Ground International (AGI) has acquired Maestro International Cargo as it looks to expand its presence in Chicago.AGI said that Maestro has positioned itself as one of Chicago O'Hare's (ORD) "leading ground handlers", focusing on "excellent customer service and an innovative cold-chain pharmaceutical service offering".AGI and Maestro’s combined ...
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NewsAlliance Ground International opens cargo facility at EWR Airport
Jared Azcuy. Image source: AGICargo handler Alliance Ground International (AGI) is opening a new airfreight facility near Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey, US.The 76,000 sq ft handling centre will process imported freight, trucked from the airport — located five minutes away.Features include 19 cargo bay doors, active ...