Kale Logistics Solutions has been chosen by airport operator VINCI Airports to digitise handling operations at several airport cargo stations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Kale will implement its flagship solution, the airport cargo handling management system GALAXY, across different airports in phases. The solution is designed as a state-of-the-art, automation-driven and business-centric model to modernise import, export and transit operations. It is used by more than a hundred airport … [Read more...] about VINCI Airports taps Kale to boost cargo ops
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WFS opens new cargo terminal at Bengaluru airport
Worldwide Flight Services, a member of the SATS Group, has opened its air cargo terminal and cold chain facility at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) 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 airport operator Bengaluru International Airport Limited. WFS will be responsible for the development, operation, management, and maintenance of the international … [Read more...] about WFS opens new cargo terminal at Bengaluru airport
Changi to assist Tashkent Airport development
Uzbekistan Airports Joint Stock Company (JSC) and Changi Airports International (CAI) have inked an agreement to jointly develop Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport, the largest international airport in Uzbekistan. With robust traffic growth expected from its tourism industry, Uzbekistan Airports JSC plans to optimise the operations of the current airport and to develop a new one that would help advance the country’s trade and tourism potential. Last year, the company recorded 5 … [Read more...] about Changi to assist Tashkent Airport development
Lödige Industries adds lift to Brisbane Airport
Lödige Industries has completed the installation of comprehensive technical equipment for a new ULD handling facility at Brisbane Airport. The new air freight terminal there will start operations in 2023 The material handling system for the nearly 5,000-sqm facility was designed to accommodate perishables as well as general cargo and exports from Queensland. The new system includes truck docks, for loading and unloading cargo to different types of trucks, an intelligent and efficient … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries adds lift to Brisbane Airport
Changi secures SAF supply with Neste expansion
Neste is strengthening its position as world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel or SAF with the announced completion of its €1.6 billion refinery expansion in Singapore. The completion of the refinery construction, which was carried out during a pandemic, is expected to double Neste’s production capacity in Singapore. It brings the refinery’s yearly capacity to 2.6 million tonnes, of which up to 1 million tonnes can be SAF. Neste has established a supply chain to … [Read more...] about Changi secures SAF supply with Neste expansion
Maastricht Aachen Airport begins €35.3m upgrade
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), considered the second largest cargo hub in the Netherlands, has started renovation work on its runway as part of an €100-million infrastructure investment plan over the next few years. The regional airport is investing €35.3 million in its runway upgrade between May and June in anticipation of a project to extend its operational length to 2,750 metres by January 2025. “Maastricht has much to offer the Dutch air cargo community, with no slot restrictions or … [Read more...] about Maastricht Aachen Airport begins €35.3m upgrade