Swissport, the global leader in aviation services, announces its entry into the Chinese market through a strategic partnership with Smargo, the joint venture between AVINEX Logistics (Shanghai Airport Authority Logistics Development company) and China Eastern Airlines Logistics, to manage and jointly operate the highly innovative Digital & Intelligent International Cargo Terminal at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), the world's second-largest air cargo hub. The signing ceremony … [Read more...] about Swissport launches China operations with next-generation cargo terminal at Shanghai Pudong Airport
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
dnata and Silk Way Group launch landmark joint venture to create aviation services hub in Azerbaijan
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has signed a joint venture agreement with Azerbaijan’s Silk Way Group to establish ground handling and cargo operations at the new airport, Alat International Airport, in the Alat Free Economic Zone in Baku. The venture, set to launch with the opening of the new terminal in April 2027, represents a significant investment in the future of Azerbaijan’s aviation and logistics sectors. It will combine dnata’s global expertise with Silk Way … [Read more...] about dnata and Silk Way Group launch landmark joint venture to create aviation services hub in Azerbaijan
Cargo First unveils new cargo handling facilities at Bournemouth Airport
Cargo First, the dedicated cargo division of Bournemouth Airport, has announced the completion and commissioning of major new cargo handling facilities, representing a step-change in the airport’s freight capability. The project, part of an ongoing major investment programme across the Bournemouth Airport estate by owners Regional & City Airports, has delivered three brand new ICAO Code E aircraft stands, a much larger Customs-bonded cargo operations centre, and a programme of landside … [Read more...] about Cargo First unveils new cargo handling facilities at Bournemouth Airport
WFS to launch CIND’s ContourCheck ULD modelling software in Amsterdam, London and Paris as global rollout gathers pace
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is introducing CIND’s ContourCheck system at its largest air cargo handling stations in France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom in the latest phase of its global rollout of the digital ULD measurement technology. The system will be operational at WFS’ operations at Amsterdam Schiphol, London Heathrow, and Paris Charles de Gaulle airports in early 2026. The rollout is part of WFS’ strategy to utilise new automation and digital technologies … [Read more...] about WFS to launch CIND’s ContourCheck ULD modelling software in Amsterdam, London and Paris as global rollout gathers pace
WFS signs warehouse lease agreement to expand E-Commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling services in Frankfurt
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is expanding its specialised E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services at Frankfurt Airport, Europe’s largest cargo hub, after signing a long-term lease on two warehouse facilities commencing in January 2026. This investment will enable the expansion of the services offered by WFS in Frankfurt, increasing capacity to seize new opportunities with freight forwarding, trucking, and e-commerce companies that are contributing to the … [Read more...] about WFS signs warehouse lease agreement to expand E-Commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling services in Frankfurt
Unilode welcomes American Airlines Cargo to the world’s largest ULD management and digitalisation network
Unilode Aviation Solutions, the global leader in outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management, repair, and digital services, is proud to announce American Airlines Cargo as the newest partner in its worldwide network. Under this partnership, Unilode will manage the entire American Airlines Cargo ULD fleet, providing industry-leading repair, maintenance, and digitalisation solutions. To ensure a seamless transition, Unilode introduced a tailored onboarding process specifically for American … [Read more...] about Unilode welcomes American Airlines Cargo to the world’s largest ULD management and digitalisation network
