Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Swissport, the world’s largest provider of aviation services by revenue, have signed a memorandum of understanding at Arabian Travel Market to expand their global partnership, increasing the number of airports at which Swissport serves the airline from 30 to 40. The expanded partnership covers airports across Africa, Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia, adding 10 new locations to the work Swissport already … [Read more...] about Etihad Airways and Swissport expand global ground handling and cargo partnership
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Air France KLM Martinair Cargo introduces innovative vacuum lift to make cargo handling less physically demanding
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is taking another step towards a more innovative and future-ready cargo operation by introducing a vacuum lifting aid from Swedish company LiftsAll in its Build-up & Break-down operation at the KLM Cargo Hub at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Following two successful test phases, the technology has been in daily use since 13 July. Cargo handling involves many repetitive physical movements, particularly during the breakdown of pallets. The vacuum lift supports … [Read more...] about Air France KLM Martinair Cargo introduces innovative vacuum lift to make cargo handling less physically demanding
KLN and SATS sign strategic MOU to advance temperature- controlled and time-critical logistics
SATS Ltd. and KLN Logistics Group Limited jointly announced that KLN Freight International Limited (KLN Freight), a subsidiary of KLN, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SATS, one of the world’s leading providers of air cargo handling services. The parties will explore strategic collaborations to strengthen global supply chain connectivity, improve operational efficiency and develop innovative logistics solutions for customers worldwide. The strategic partnership will combine … [Read more...] about KLN and SATS sign strategic MOU to advance temperature- controlled and time-critical logistics
China Eastern Airlines reunites with WFS in Sweden as it resumes Shanghai-Stockholm services
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has renewed its cargo handling contract with China Eastern Airlines at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The new three-year contract follows China Eastern Airlines’ resumption of non-stop services between Shanghai and Stockholm, bringing the route back after a six-year hiatus. WFS was China Eastern’s handling partner in Sweden pre-COVID, having commenced services for the airline in 2018. China Eastern is now operating three round-trip flights a week … [Read more...] about China Eastern Airlines reunites with WFS in Sweden as it resumes Shanghai-Stockholm services
PACTL enhances cross-border e-commerce handling capabilities with upgraded centre at PACTL WEST
Shanghai Pudong Int'l Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) has recently successfully completed the upgrade and relocation of its Cross-border E-commerce Handling Centre at PACTL WEST Terminal, with the enhanced facility now officially in operation. As the first major project delivered under PACTL WEST’s broader upgrade program, the initiative represents an important step in strengthening operational capabilities, improving service efficiency and supporting the continued development of air … [Read more...] about PACTL enhances cross-border e-commerce handling capabilities with upgraded centre at PACTL WEST
Oslo Airport awards handling license to WFS, expanding SATS’ global network to Norway for the first time
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has been awarded a handling license, subject to conditions being fulfilled, at Oslo Airport in the latest initiative by airport operator Avinor to support the future growth of Norway’s export and import trade. Avinor, operator of 43 airports in Norway, says expanding Oslo Airport’s choice of cargo handling providers will increase capacity and competition for airlines, freight forwarders, and cargo owners at Norway’s biggest international airport, … [Read more...] about Oslo Airport awards handling license to WFS, expanding SATS’ global network to Norway for the first time
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