Whilst the world’s transport modes tried to navigate bottlenecks to manage supply chains, software experts and data scientists have been working remotely to speed up the digitalisation and automation of the air cargo and logistics industry. Software and optimization company Wiremind recently has doubled down on its air cargo division and is actively hiring. The company’s data scientists and software experts are working with the likes of Emirates, Qantas, United and Atlas Air to speed up the … [Read more...] about Wiremind doubles down on air cargo with data expertise
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Menzies gets pharma accreditation at LHR and BUD
Menzies Aviation has received its IATA certification to handle pharma products at its stations in Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). At Heathrow Airport, the ground handling specialist works with the likes of Qatar Airways, Air India and TAP Air Portugal. It logged average volume of 100,000 to 120,000 tonnes per annum and expects to see a significant increase in pharma volumes through its 10,000-sqm warehouse facility at LHR, which features … [Read more...] about Menzies gets pharma accreditation at LHR and BUD
SAL unveils new station annex at Jeddah airport
SAL Saudi Logistics Services has announced the extension of its station at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on 19 December, a press release confirmed. The new extension spans over 61,000 square meters and features cold chain and storage facilities with infrastructure for special and highly sensitive cargo. SAL said it is adding more high-quality services to its existing ground handling services, including different state-of-the-art cargo facilities that are compliant to … [Read more...] about SAL unveils new station annex at Jeddah airport
WFS investment in Copenhagen to support air cargo growth
Leading air cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services is enabling future air cargo growth at Copenhagen Airport and its airline clients after signing a contract for a third cargo terminal covering 3,700 square metres, which is scheduled to open in Q4 next year The investment at the airport is expected to support not only the demand for general cargo but also the life science sector in the Nordic countries with the ground handler’s GDP-certified pharma facility. Also read: WFS snags contract … [Read more...] about WFS investment in Copenhagen to support air cargo growth
dnata expands into Africa with Zanzibar airport investment
dnata has signed a concession agreement with the Government of Zanzibar, along with Emirates Leisure Retail and SEGAP, a joint venture between airport infrastructure and operations specialists Egis and private equity fund manager AIIM. Under the partnership, dnata will oversee the operations of Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport's (ZNZ) newly built terminal 3, with SEGAP supporting the Zanzibar Airports Authority (ZAA) in a management capacity. Emirates Leisure Retail will … [Read more...] about dnata expands into Africa with Zanzibar airport investment
Swissport take full ownership of Korean joint venture
Swissport International AG last week announced that it has taken full ownership of its joint venture in Korea after it bought the remaining 41 percent of shares. The value of the transaction was not stated but the ground and cargo handler, which first entered the market in 2005 together with local partners, is confident in Korea’s aviation market and its growth potential. Since it first entered the Asian country, Swissport Korea has tripled its revenue, expanded its offering, and steadily … [Read more...] about Swissport take full ownership of Korean joint venture