Swissport International, the global leader in aviation ground services, present at almost 300 airports across the globe, is increasing its investments in electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE). As part of its commitment to achieving 55% eGSE by 2032, Swissport is implementing a newly adopted procurement policy that stipulates starting January 2025, new vehicles across numerous categories can only be ordered in electric versions. This includes vehicles for baggage transport, conveyor belts for … [Read more...] about Swissport accelerates shift to electric vehicles
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
PACTL successfully upgrades to the latest Hermes Cargo Management System
Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd (PACTL), one of the largest single air cargo terminal operators worldwide, has successfully rolled out Hermes 5 at four cargo terminals—three in PVG and one in SHA. Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) completed the upgrade within a short window, meaning minimal downtime for PACTL. The air cargo operator handles up to two million tonnes of cargo per year in its multiple terminal system and continues to function with little effect on … [Read more...] about PACTL successfully upgrades to the latest Hermes Cargo Management System
Menzies Aviation expands presence in Africa with new cargo facility
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the official opening of its new cargo facility at Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Mozambique. The state-of-the-art facility means that Menzies can now handle cargo at MPM, increasing Mozambique’s freight capacity. This represents a significant expansion in Menzies’ footprint across East Africa, with the company’s regional customer portfolio set to increase over the coming months and … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation expands presence in Africa with new cargo facility
Challenge Group is now IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certified
Following six months of intense preparation, training and strict auditing, Challenge Group is now IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certified, in addition to its existing IATA CEIV Pharma and IATA CEIV Live accreditations previously awarded to Challenge Airlines and Challenge Handling in Liège. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), around 1.3 million shipments of lithium batteries are transported by air annually. They also estimate that about 5% of air cargo shipments … [Read more...] about Challenge Group is now IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certified
dnata further reduces carbon footprint with fleet-wide transition to biodiesel in UAE
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced a major milestone in its environmental sustainability journey. All of the company’s non-electric airside vehicles and ground support equipment (GSE) are now operating exclusively on a biodiesel blend at its biggest operational hub in Dubai. This significant step, taken in partnership with Dubai Airports and the Emirates National Oil Company Group (ENOC), is projected to cut CO₂ equivalent emissions by over 3,500 tonnes … [Read more...] about dnata further reduces carbon footprint with fleet-wide transition to biodiesel in UAE
Magma Aviation signs freighter handling contract with WFS in Liege
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, reputation for freighter handling at Liege Airport has earned a new multi-year contract with Magma Aviation. Starting this month, WFS will provide ramp and warehouse cargo handling for a minimum of five regular Boeing 747-400F flight rotations a week. WFS will also handle cargo onboard charter flights operated by Magma Aviation’s freighter fleet. The overall contract will see WFS handle more than 50,000 tonnes of cargo a year for … [Read more...] about Magma Aviation signs freighter handling contract with WFS in Liege