Etihad Cargo has boosted its cool chain capabilities in the US, expanding its network with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to include Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in addition to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Etihad Cargo’s partners and customers will benefit from the carrier’s expertise, IATA CEIV Pharma-certified […]
The two companies aim to co-develop solutions throughout Asia, Europe and North America Initial Proofs of Concept demonstrate time savings, scalability and touchpoint reductions Kuehne+Nagel and SATS Ltd (“SATS“) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enter into a strategic collaboration to drive value chain improvements and sustainability efforts within the air logistics industry. […]
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has commenced a proof-of-concept trial using Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in its cargo terminal at Barcelona Airport in its latest initiative to explore the productivity and operational excellence gains of automated solutions. The trial of Linde AGV forklift trucks will last for seven months and, […]
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a Member of the SATS Group, has signed handling contracts with 20 global airlines since opening its first cargo terminal in India at the end of May. The world’s largest air cargo handler has commenced a 15-year license to operate an international cargo handing operation at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) […]
RwandAir, the flag carrier airline of Rwanda, has appointed Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) as the cargo handling partner for its new direct flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle. The airline is now connecting Paris and Rwanda’s capital Kigali with three non-stop Airbus A330 flights a week, its first-ever direct service to France. The new route […]
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 […]
DSV has awarded Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) a long-term European Gateway cargo handling contract in Liege, Belgium, extending their growing global partnership. This latest agreement between the two companies reflects WFS’ diversifying role at the centre of the air logistics supply chain. WFS, a Member of the SATS Group and the world’s largest cargo handler, […]
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 […]
A proof-of-concept trial for autonomous vehicles to move cargo between the warehouse and apron has commenced at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona – El Prat Airport as part of an innovation project between partners, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Aena, the main airport operator, with 46 airports and 2 heliports in Spain. The project is aligned with […]
Qatar Airways Cargo is extending its global partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) with the awarding of a new three-year cargo and freighter ramp handling contract at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Under the agreement, WFS is initially providing cargo services in support of 11 Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 passenger services a week […]
