MAC Cargo Handling Launches Operations

MAC Cargo Handling launched operations May 4.

The joint venture brings together Mercury Air Group subsidiary Mercury Air Cargo and three veteran ground handling executives, Anthony Bonino, Steve Ballard, and Philip Scherer. Mercury is the largest third-party air cargo handler at Los Angeles International Airport.

“I have known Tony since he started out in the ground handling business and I have enormous respect for what he has accomplished. Together, we will be able to offer an innovative approach for airlines to save money and actually help them make money through improvements to their air cargo handling operations,” said Joseph A. Czyzyk, chairman & CEO of Mercury Air Group.

MAC Cargo Handling will focus on providing airlines with experienced manpower and operations to improve their bottom line and service levels. The new company said it will also be on the lookout for potential acquisitions and other strategic opportunities.

“We believe that there are opportunities throughout the United States and we look forward to the challenges that lie ahead,” said Bonino.

Contact Thomas L. Gallagher at tgallagher@joc.com .