dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has completed the integration of its Italian ground handling business into its global organisation, with all activities now operating under the dnata brand. This milestone follows dnata’s full acquisition of its Italian ground services subsidiary, previously operating as Airport Handling, after progressively increasing its shareholding in recent years. Strengthening presence in Rome and Milan The integration builds on a series of … [Read more...] about dnata finalises integration of Italian ground handling business following strategic acquisition
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Royal Air Maroc Cargo meets growing cool chain demand with enhanced facilities
Royal Air Maroc Cargo is carrying out extensive renovation and expansion work at its temperature-controlled facilities at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN). Once completed, the cargo arm of the nation’s airline will have access to a total of five cold chambers at its main hub. Three import and two export chambers with a combined area of 590 m², will provide different cold storage temperatures to cater to the requirements of the region’s large perishables (fresh produce and … [Read more...] about Royal Air Maroc Cargo meets growing cool chain demand with enhanced facilities
Swissport drives pharma cold chain growth at EuroAirport Basel
Swissport has reached a significant operational milestone at EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg, handling 1,000 temperature-controlled containers (RKN-equivalent units) through its "cool+connect" facility. The milestone reflects strong growth in pharmaceutical volumes and reinforces Basel’s role as a key European gateway for life science air cargo. Since the launch of its “cool+connect” infrastructure in February 2025, Swissport has processed more than 1,000 temperature-controlled containers … [Read more...] about Swissport drives pharma cold chain growth at EuroAirport Basel
Hactl becomes the first air cargo terminal in the world to roll out 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has achieved a world first in its quest to introduce and adopt 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets for cargo operations. Since 2022, Hactl has begun to adopt recycled plastic sheets composed of 30–50% recycled material, and since then has been driving toward a fully 100% recycled solution. In collaboration with the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI), the two organisations have now … [Read more...] about Hactl becomes the first air cargo terminal in the world to roll out 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets
AAT achieves IATA ISP IEnvA Certification, strengthening sustainable cargo operations at scale
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT), a subsidiary of SATS Ltd, has achieved the IATA ISP Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) certification, reinforcing the strength of its sustainability management framework and alignment with internationally recognised environmental standards. Developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), ISP IEnvA is a globally recognised environmental certification that independently assesses how sustainability is embedded across organisational governance, … [Read more...] about AAT achieves IATA ISP IEnvA Certification, strengthening sustainable cargo operations at scale
New HiSERV building strengthens operations at Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport and HiSERV, one of Europe’s leading providers of ground support equipment services (GSE), have inaugurated a new building at Brussels Airport. The modern and sustainable facility includes about 2,000 m² of workshop space and more than 600 m² of office space. It’s an important investment thati will help improve operational efficiency, support the well-being of the teams working here, and allow for future growth. With this project, both partners also show their shared ambition to … [Read more...] about New HiSERV building strengthens operations at Brussels Airport
