SATS Ltd on 15 March proposed the acquisition of Terminal & Transporttjänst i Sigtuna AB (TT) and APH Logistics AB (APH), collectively through its subsidiary WFS Sweden for SEK94 million, or around approximately SGD12.1 million (US$9 million). Both TT and APH operate out of Sweden’s Stockholm Arlanda airport and provide cargo handling and transportation services to airlines, freight forwarders and time-critical medical suppliers. APH specialises in border inspection services with … [Read more...] about SATS Ltd. makes purchase in Stockholm, divests in the US

Hong Kong’s cargo handlers have taken another step towards their sustainability commitments as Cathay Cargo Terminal and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL) gained their IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) certification.  The full certification, awarded during the recent the World Cargo Symposium held in Hong Kong, is considered the global aviation standard for environmental management, aligned with ISO standards and recognised by leading ESG agencies.  Developed by … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s cargo handlers gain IEnvA certification

Cathay Cargo Terminal has become the first air cargo terminal in Hong Kong to introduce a business-to-business ePayment solution for import collection, in partnership with PayCargo. This marks another milestone in the company’s digital journey after enabling eAWBs (electronic airwaybills) and introducing eSRF (electronic Shipment Release Forms) to provide more choice and convenience for freight forwarders and their trucking agents. Freight forwarders can now settle transactions anytime … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo Terminal eyes ‘cashless, plastic-free’ ops

dnata has successfully integrated autonomous drones into its cargo operations in Dubai, as it looks to deliver enhanced operational efficiencies and remarkable benefits for its airline partners.  The airside services provider first introduced drones to its cargo operations in the UAE in 2022, which have now integrated into the operations’ daily workflow and warehouse inventory processes.  The company found out that the use of drones resulted to 20 percent reduction in processing … [Read more...] about dnata’s autonomous drones take off in Dubai

Hactl has launched its newest Cool Chain Complex which is expected to provide a seamless handling process for temperature-controlled shipment transiting Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).  Whilst the company did not mention how much space the facility occupies, Hactl said it is the largest of such facilities at the airport. The cold chain facility offers direct airside access and dedicated landside truck docks and features three separate zones for different types of shipments, … [Read more...] about Hactl unveils Cool Chain Complex in Hong Kong

Etihad Cargo has signed a 3-year cargo handling agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, which will cover 12 major international airports in Europe, Scandinavia, North America, India, and Asia Pacific.  The two organisations signed their first cargo handling agreement in Frankfurt in 2005, and the new contract will see WFS handling over 150,000 tonnes of cargo each year for the Abu Dhabi-headquartered airline. The deal covers existing North … [Read more...] about Etihad awards 3-year global cargo contract to WFS