Oman Air Cargo has appointed Swissport as its new ground handler at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), the Netherlands, where the first flight between Muscat (MCT) and the Dutch Capital landed yesterday, July 1st, 2025. The MCT-AMS flight, which will operate four times a week, is part of ongoing plans by the Omani carrier to expand routes to Europe. The B787-9 flight, with a cargo capacity of 14 to 18 metric tonnes, was carrying pharmaceuticals and engineering spares, as well as courier and … [Read more...] about Oman Air Cargo appoints Swissport as its new ground handler in the Netherlands as its first Amsterdam flight lands
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Swissport leads global eco-friendly technology and fleet electrification with around €1.5 billion investment over 5 years
Swissport, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, is driving the industry’s green transition by investing over €1.5 billion in eco-friendly technology including new electric ground support equipment (GSE) and renewable energy over five years. As part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy, Swissport has purchased more than 1,000 new hybrid and electric GSEs over the past 18 months which are being deployed across 28 countries. Over the next five years, the company … [Read more...] about Swissport leads global eco-friendly technology and fleet electrification with around €1.5 billion investment over 5 years
Swissport expands air cargo handling services to Milan Malpensa
Swissport, the world’s leading provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling, is expanding its presence in Italy with the launch of cargo operations in Milan Malpensa. This strategic move marks a new chapter for Swissport Italia, reinforcing its commitment to the Italian market. The company’s new cargo operations in Milan Malpensa is located in a 4,000 sqm second-line cargo warehouse within the so called WTC Malpensa complex. The newly refurbished facility meets highest industry … [Read more...] about Swissport expands air cargo handling services to Milan Malpensa
WFS to open new, multi-purpose cargo terminal at Lyon Airport in the heart of the world’s leading vaccine-producing region in summer 2026
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is taking a 20-year lease on a new air cargo terminal in the CargoPort area of Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), which serves the world’s leading vaccine-producing region, due to open in summer 2026. On the 5.2-hectare Aéroport de Lyon DC1 site, and covering an area of 25,313m², the new WFS air cargo building is located directly adjacent to the runway and will offer 19,133m² of warehouse space and 2,441m² of canopy, 4,400m² of … [Read more...] about WFS to open new, multi-purpose cargo terminal at Lyon Airport in the heart of the world’s leading vaccine-producing region in summer 2026
WFS achieves Cargo iQ quality certification across its Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia region
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has achieved Cargo iQ’s quality standards certification for its air cargo handling operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa & Asia (EMEAA). The accreditation covers some 50 major airport stations in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. Supported by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Cargo iQ is composed of some 60 major … [Read more...] about WFS achieves Cargo iQ quality certification across its Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia region
From Shanghai to the world: PACTL unveils key initiatives in global connectivity
At the prestigious transport logistic 2025 exhibition, Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) unveiled strategic initiatives that reinforce its ambition in global air cargo logistics. These include signing two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and enhancing operational infrastructure, marking key steps during the event. Additionally, PACTL is committed to aligning with international standards by joining Cargo iQ, further advancing its broader strategic … [Read more...] about From Shanghai to the world: PACTL unveils key initiatives in global connectivity
