Aero-Link Consulting was launched in 2001 and has become one of the more successful Cargo GSSA and Handling Agent who is known for our flexibility, efficiency and willingness to assist.  

We are recognized as a Black Economic Empowerment company which is fully operational thereby making us a preferred supplier to the airline industry.  

Aero-Link Consulting was created by Mr. J. Anandkumar who resigned from DHL Aviation Pty Ltd where he occupied a position as Regional Manager - Southern Africa.

 

Cargo General Sales and Service Agent 

The full range of Cargo GSSA activities / services includes but is not limited to:

- Technical enquiries / assistance
- Cargo Reservation
- Priority Cargo Reservation
- AWB Stock Control
- Cargo load Planning 
- Liaison with airline, cargo handling agents, ramp handling agent to maximize utilization of available     capacity.
- Monitoring palletisation / preparation of the flight
- Dispatch pre-alert for sensitive and special cargo
- Resolving any queries
- Compilation of claim files and recommendation to the airline for finalization
- Accounting Service and Cargo Sales Reports 

We believe that in our industry a good team and effective communication is the key to success. Through proper management and close personal contact with the various players involved (ie. Passenger Office, Departure Control and Ramp Handler) we effectively facilitate the maximization of available capacity in order to achieve the best possible load factor based on the cargo available for loading. Through our efforts we guarantee that our Principal’s services / load-factors develop on the route and maintain a dominant position within the market.

Cargo Handling Agent 

Aero-Link Consulting offers a full range of Cargo GHA activities / services: 

- Cargo Acceptance
- Cargo load Planning
- Close Liaison with airline passenger office, Cargo Sales
   Representative and ramp handling agent to maximize utilization of available capacity.
- Cargo Preparation for the flight according to the Cargo Sales Representatives Requirements / Instructions
- ULD Stock Control
- Monitoring the loading of the aircraft by the appointed Ramp Handling Agent
- Dispatching of the required C-Imp messaging and pre-alert’s for sensitive and special cargo 

Being strategically positioned at the Foreign Airlines Cargo Terminal of O R Tambo International Airport allows us to provide a cargo handling function along with all the associated responsibilities ie. Cargo Acceptance, Cargo Checks (weight, DGR etc.), Import, Export, Cold, DGR storage area, recovery of Charges Collect and releasing of inbound cargo. We are able to monitor the movement of cargo from acceptance, through the logistics chain to the loading onto the aircraft or delivery to the consignee.  

On average we move 1,000 - 1,300 Tons per month through Warehouse 34. The offices and warehouse space consists of 290m² Office space, warehouse floor space of 1,600m² with full racking storage capability, cooling facilities of 100m² and weighing facilities (1 x 20,000Kg and 2 x 2,500Kg Scales) in place. Our current forklift fleet consists of 1 x 8Ton Forklift, 3 x 3.5Ton Forklifts and 2 X 2.5Ton Forklifts. We have 24hr outsourced security staff in addition to 32 CCTV Motion sensitive cameras able to record a minimum of 3 months footage. 

In addition to Warehouse 34, we have recently acquired Warehouse 18 from ACSA which is being utilized / benchmarked for our planned growth in the near future. This facility shall have full CCTV coverage, 24hr security, armed response and there shall be an additional 3 x 3.5T Forklifts placed exclusively in this facility.