Swissport International has expanded its 'Flower Corridor' infrastructure to key European air cargo destinations. It allows for a fully temperature-controlled, end-to-end process for the transport of fresh flowers from Kenya to Europe, extending shelf life by up to a week. This Valentine’s season, Swissport expects to handle more than 250 million flowers at its air cargo center in Nairobi, Kenya, one of the key origins for fresh flowers globally. The extra loads of flowers from Kenyan farms … [Read more...] about Swissport expands flower logistics capacity ahead of Valentine’s Day peak demand
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Asia Airfreight Terminal and SATS HK forge strategic partnership with DHL
Asia Airfreight Terminal, a subsidiary of SATS Ltd, and SATS HK Limited, a joint venture between Hong Kong Airlines Ltd and SATS, have established a comprehensive partnership with DHL Air Capacity Sales, the commercial division of DHL Aviation that manages airport-to-airport cargo capacity across its global network, at Hong Kong International Airport. Building on SATS’ ongoing partnership handling DHL network carriers at Singapore’s Changi Airport, this collaboration brings together AAT’s cargo … [Read more...] about Asia Airfreight Terminal and SATS HK forge strategic partnership with DHL
Swissport grows air cargo handling in Australia and expands into New Zealand
Swissport International, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, is significantly investing in the expansion of its air cargo handling capacity in Australia and New Zealand. Airline customers and freight forwarders will benefit from additional capacity at Swissport's three new locations, designed to enhance operational efficiency and provide tailored solutions for diverse cargo needs. This strategic move will allow Swissport to further solidify its position as a key … [Read more...] about Swissport grows air cargo handling in Australia and expands into New Zealand
Swissport takes over as new ground handler at Frankfurt Airport
Swissport International, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has started as new ground handler at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Operations were successfully kicked-off servicing the early morning flights of KLM, Air France and LOT at Terminals 1 and 2. Frankfurt will soon become Swissport’s largest site in Germany and one of its most significant operations in Europe. “We are thrilled to extend our globally trusted airport ground handling services to Frankfurt … [Read more...] about Swissport takes over as new ground handler at Frankfurt Airport
dnata unveils “Station of Tomorrow” at Orlando Airport
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has unveiled the “Station of Tomorrow” at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The initiative introduces the latest technologies across its operations, significantly enhancing efficiency, safety, and environmental performance while elevating the passenger experience throughout the airport journey. The MCO station sets a new benchmark for dnata’s operations in the United States, establishing a new standard for ground handling in the … [Read more...] about dnata unveils “Station of Tomorrow” at Orlando Airport
WFS commences operations at advanced cargo facility at New York JFK; airport’s first new-build cargo terminal in 30 years
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, will advance air cargo handling innovation and sustainability at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as it celebrates the opening of the first new cargo terminal to be built at the airport in 30 years. With the opening of the new facility at the end of January, WFS’ warehouse footprint at JFK now exceeds 1 million square feet across eight facilities, reinforcing its position as the airport’s largest provider of cargo handling … [Read more...] about WFS commences operations at advanced cargo facility at New York JFK; airport’s first new-build cargo terminal in 30 years
