Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals

PACTL becomes the first air cargo terminal operator from the Chinese Mainland to achieve Cargo iQ certification

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Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL), together with its subsidiary PACTL WEST, has successfully completed the Cargo iQ audit process, making PACTL the first air cargo terminal from the Chinese mainland to achieve this certification. Cargo iQ, an industry initiative supported by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), promotes common quality standards and performance measurements across the air cargo supply chain. Its framework focuses on defining … [Read more...] about PACTL becomes the first air cargo terminal operator from the Chinese Mainland to achieve Cargo iQ certification

Lufthansa Cargo completes acquisition of LUG aircargo handling GmbH and strengthens infrastructure for future growth

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Lufthansa Cargo has successfully completed the acquisition of LUG aircargo handling GmbH. Following receipt of all required antitrust approvals, the transaction is now closed. The cargo handling company is now wholly owned by Lufthansa Cargo. The agreement to acquire the company from the Dettmer Group was signed on September 7, 2026. With this acquisition, Lufthansa Cargo strengthens its handling infrastructure in Germany and lays further groundwork for profitable growth and greater … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo completes acquisition of LUG aircargo handling GmbH and strengthens infrastructure for future growth

dnata takes off at Western Sydney International, bringing integrated aviation services to Australia’s newest gateway

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dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has launched operations at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), supporting the launch of passenger flights at Australia's newest international aviation gateway. The company played a key role in the airport's historic opening, providing inflight catering for its inaugural domestic flight on 25 October and ground handling services for its first international flight on 26 October. Alongside its ground … [Read more...] about dnata takes off at Western Sydney International, bringing integrated aviation services to Australia’s newest gateway

Trinity Airways and Jettainer extend ULD management partnership

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Jettainer and Trinity Airways, formerly known as T’way Air, have extended their ULD management partnership, building on a successful collaboration that began in 2022. The planned introduction of IoT tracking technology marks the next chapter in the partnership, further strengthening its digital foundation and opening new opportunities for transparency and efficiency. Since the beginning of the collaboration, Jettainer has supported Trinity Airways in building its ULD fleet from scratch and … [Read more...] about Trinity Airways and Jettainer extend ULD management partnership

Asia Airfreight Terminal wins two honours at the Payload Asia Awards 2026, recognised for excellence in air cargo operations and innovation

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Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT), a subsidiary of SATS Ltd, is proud to announce that it has received two prestigious accolades at the Payload Asia Awards 2026: Ground Handler of the Year – Asia-Pacific and the Digitalisation and Innovation Award. These recognitions underscore AAT’s strong performance in cargo operations and its ongoing efforts to advance digitalisation and innovation across the air cargo value chain. The Ground Handler of the Year – Asia-Pacific award recognises AAT’s consistent … [Read more...] about Asia Airfreight Terminal wins two honours at the Payload Asia Awards 2026, recognised for excellence in air cargo operations and innovation

Korean Air completes next-generation ‘Smart Cargo Terminal’ at Incheon

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Korean Air has completed the modernisation of its cargo terminal at Incheon International Airport, launching a fully integrated ‘Smart Terminal’ equipped with advanced automated logistics systems. This infrastructure upgrade, combined with advanced digital integrations, expanded sustainability initiatives, and next-generation fleet orders, reinforces Korean Air’s competitive edge in the global air cargo market. Automated handling expands throughput and operational precision Executed between … [Read more...] about Korean Air completes next-generation ‘Smart Cargo Terminal’ at Incheon