S.F. Express Singapore, a leader in Asia’s logistics landscape, marked a significant milestone with the official opening of its airside logistics centre located at SATS Core A warehouse in Changi Airfreight Centre. The new facility enables the optimisation of export and import operations, resulting in improved flexibility and faster turnaround times for customers. The development facilitates the enhancement of S. F. Express Singapore’s expansion across Southeast Asia and globally. With the … [Read more...] about S. F. Express launches facility with SATS in Singapore, strengthens logistics in Southeast Asia and globally
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
dnata adds 14 electric ground power units (GPUs) to Dubai fleet
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced the addition of 14 new, 180kVA electric ground power units (GPU) to its ground support equipment fleet at Dubai International airport (DXB). This new equipment will handle 33% of all GPU utilisation at the world’s busiest international airport. They will replace diesel-powered equipment, reducing fuel consumption by some 550,000 litres annually. A GPU is a mobile or stationary device used to provide electrical power to … [Read more...] about dnata adds 14 electric ground power units (GPUs) to Dubai fleet
Hactl adds MSC Air to its customer portfolio
A new airline name is appearing in Hong Kong, with the imminent arrival of the first official flight of MSC Air Cargo, operated by MSC Air, after the purchase and rebranding of AlisCargo Airlines. The Milan-based carrier – part of the giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) empire – has chosen Hong Kong’s largest independent ground handler, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl), as its service partner. MSC-owned B777 freighters first appeared in Hong Kong in December 2022, with the … [Read more...] about Hactl adds MSC Air to its customer portfolio
Biofuel switch for UK fleet cuts dnata’s CO2 emissions by over 2,400 tonnes annually
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, continues to take initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint throughout the world. In the UK, dnata’s Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) fleet of 70 trucks at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has switched to run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a fossil-free alternative to regular diesel. This strategic move is projected to reduce the carbon footprint of dnata’s HGV’s fleet by 77%, cutting carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions by … [Read more...] about Biofuel switch for UK fleet cuts dnata’s CO2 emissions by over 2,400 tonnes annually
Menzies Aviation to open new cargo facilities at Western Sydney International Airport
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, will open a new facility as part of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) Cargo Precinct in late 2026. The long-term lease will see Menzies operate a 22,500sqm facility for the next two decades, during which time the company will specialise in handing pharmaceutical and cool chain products, e-commerce and heavy cargo from a 12,500sqm warehouse. With a state-of-the-art Elevating … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation to open new cargo facilities at Western Sydney International Airport
SATS expands agreement with IATA to implement DG AutoCheck for dangerous goods cargo across its global network
SATS expands agreement with IATA to implement DG AutoCheck for dangerous goods cargo across its global network SATS Ltd, one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services, has signed a three-year agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to expand the rollout and implementation of DG AutoCheck compliance solution for the safe handling and transportation of dangerous goods shipments at key stations across its international network. This follows SATS’ … [Read more...] about SATS expands agreement with IATA to implement DG AutoCheck for dangerous goods cargo across its global network
