ECS Group has acquired Morocco’s leading GSA Efis Maroc, building on a long-standing commercial partnership spanning two decades.
“The acquisition agreement, signed on December 13, 2023, marks the beginning of a seamless transition and implementation of digital enhancements for the benefit of Efis Maroc and its customers,” ECS said in a statement.
Founded by Pierre Fougerouse, Efis Maroc is based in Casablanca and specializes in air, road and logistics, the statement added. “Their expertise includes overseeing the handling of special products such as oversized cargo, dangerous goods, perishables and live animals. Strategically located at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca, Efis Maroc provides extensive commercial coverage for the country’s major cargo gateways , including Marrakesh Menara Airport, Agadir Al Massira Airport and Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport.”
Adrien Thominet, ECS Group Executive Chairman says: “Efis Maroc has emerged as a market leader in commercial air cargo services, uniquely positioned as the only GSA in the region with significant air transport experience and a loyal customer base. Its strategic position Morocco has the potential to become a key African hub, aligning with ECS Group’s established air cargo hubs in Eastern and Southern Africa.”
Fougerouse adds: “Our journey began with the support of ECS Group in 2001 and after becoming privately owned in 2003, the merger with ECS Group is now a fitting evolution of our partnership. I am also delighted to welcome Bouazza El Hantiti as CEO. bringing valuable experience from North Africa and Europe to strengthen the network synergies between Morocco and ECS Group’s European delegations”.
Efis Maroc customers will gain access to CargoAi’s booking platform and wallet payment functions, strengthening its position in a market where manual logistics processes still dominate, the statement added.