Tags: Air Cargo

Saudia Cargo, Cainiao, and WFS/SATS increase strategic collaboration to efficiently process cross-border e-commerce shipments in Liege

27th November 2023

From left: Marwan Niazi (VP Commercial, Saudia Cargo), Thomas Yu (Sr. Director, Global Hub Operations and Product Development, Cainiao Group), Eric Xu (VP of Cainiao Group) , Eng. Loay Mashabi (Managing Director, Saudia Cargo) , John Batten (CEO EMEAA, WFS/SATS), Teddy Zebtiz (CEO, Saudia Cargo), Mohanned Badri (VP Operations, Saudia Cargo), Assaad Sfeir (Key Account […]

WFS to Grow Capacity at New York JFK by 20% in Q1 2025, Supporting Airlines Carrying Premium Cargos

27th October 2023

Artists Impression Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of SATS Group, will increase cargo capacity at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) by 20% in early 2025 with the opening of a new 346,000 sq.ft. terminal incorporating advanced technology and sustainability solutions. New York JFK is one of WFS’ biggest international cargo stations. […]

New British Cargo Airline One Air Completes Inaugural Flight and Begins Preparations to Welcome Second Freighter

25th July 2023

Britain’s new all-cargo airline, One Air, has completed its inaugural Boeing 747-400 freighter flight, operating a full charter for client Shandong Glory from China to the United Kingdom. The 100-tonne payload arrived at London Heathrow from Jinan-Shandong last night, marking the commercial launch of the new airline. Chris Hope, One Air’s Chief Operating Officer, said […]

Korean Air earns IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification

30th May 2023

Korean Air has received IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Lithium Batteries certification. Introduced in 2021, the CEIV Lithium Batteries certification establishes and validates baseline standards to improve the level of competency and quality management in the handling and transport of lithium battery shipments throughout the supply chain. Experts conduct an in-depth evaluation […]

WFS opens Air Cargo Terminal in India Bengaluru Airport

30th May 2023

Worldwide Flight Services (“WFS”), a Member of the SATS Group, has opened its air cargo terminal and cold chain facility at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (“BLR Airport”) in India. WFS was awarded the 15-year licence to operate the international cargo terminal and cold chain facility in June 2022 by way of a partnership with Bengaluru […]

Maersk Announces New Cargo Service from GSP to Shenyang, China

6th April 2023

Maersk announced new scheduled cargo service from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE). The flights operate twice weekly using Boeing 767 freighter aircraft operated by Amerijet International Airlines. The service will increase to three weekly flights beginning in May 2023. GSP is the first South Carolina airport to offer scheduled cargo […]

SATS Completes Acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services

3rd April 2023

Combination creates an Americas-Europe-APAC network with a global footprint of 201 cargo and ground handling stations in 23 countries to drive future growth and secure greater earnings resilience SATS Ltd. (“SATS”) today announced it has completed its acquisition of global air cargo logistics provider Worldwide Flight Services (“WFS”) for €1.3 billion (equivalent to approximately S$1.8 […]

TAPA EMEA Achieves Cargo Security Milestone as it Registers 1,000th Facility Security Requirements (FSR) Certification

21st February 2023

The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region, the leading cargo security and supply chain resilience industry Association, has recorded its 1,000th Facility Security Requirements (FSR) certification as it continues to accelerate its activities to reduce cargo thefts costing businesses hundreds of millions of euros per annum. The […]

Zongteng Group Selects WFS to Handle New 777F Services as it Boosts Sino-European E-Commerce Cargo Capacity

30th January 2023

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded a contract to handle Zongteng Group’s new Boeing 777 freighter flights at Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Zongteng Group is a leading provider of cross-border e-commerce services, including fulfilment and customised supply chain solutions provided by its sub-brands, YunExpress, Elogistic and Worldtech, and reported a turnover in […]