Press release Saudi Arabian Logistics, better known as SAL, has signed a cargo ground handling agreement with the Emirates in line with the ‘company’s strategy to logistically partner with the most reputed airlines with strong presence in the international arena.’ SAL’s chief Omar Hariri commented: “This cooperation with the leading Emirates SkyCargo as a logistic partner will have a positive effect on the flow of cargo operations at all our main stations in the Kingdom. We take pride in … [Read more...] about SAL, Emirates ink cargo handling deal
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
WFS secures authorised receiver status at MXP
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has become the first cargo handler at Milan Malpensa Airport to be awarded authorised receiver status by Italy’s Customs authority. This means freight forwarders can now clear and offload cargo directly at WFS’ cargo terminal at the airport, which offers significant time savings and productivity efficiencies. Also read: WFS to pick up Ukraine International’s cargo at MXP Massimiliano Introini, managing director in Italy, said: “We are honoured to have … [Read more...] about WFS secures authorised receiver status at MXP
Lödige unit scores ISO ‘hat trick’ in Hong Kong
Lödige Industries subsidiary in Hong Kong has achieved certification for quality management (ISO 9001:2015), environmental management (ISO 14001:2015), and occupational health and safety management (ISO 45001:2018). The company, a leading supplier of material handling systems, delivers airport logistics, automated parking systems, lifts, warehouse logistics solutions and logistics control software---from planning, designing, and manufacturing through to installation and maintenance. “The … [Read more...] about Lödige unit scores ISO ‘hat trick’ in Hong Kong
Swissport expands in Vienna with new cargo terminals
Swissport has signed a 7-year lease for two air cargo terminals near Vienna Airport as the company aims to expand its cargo activities and build its share in forwarder handling. The adjacent 8,000-sqm warehouses are part of the Deutsche Logistik Holding‘s ‘SkyLog Park Vienna’ in Austria’s Fischamend region, the company said. The completion of construction work is scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year, when operations will move from the 4,600 sqm Cargo Nord Object 10 to the two … [Read more...] about Swissport expands in Vienna with new cargo terminals
Lödige Industries to enhance dnata’s Changi warehouse
Lödige Industries, a German manufacturer of cargo terminal solutions, has been selected to modernise and upgrade dnata Singapore’s cargo warehouse at Changi Airport by May 2021. Designed to handle an annual turnover of 550,000 tonnes, the facility will incorporate new advanced handling equipment and control technology for unit load devices (ULDs), replacing and enhancing existing warehouse fittings. Also read: Smiths Detection scanner ok’d as cargo screening tightens The project, set to … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries to enhance dnata’s Changi warehouse
dnata, Cebu Pacific expand Asia Pacific partnership
dnata and Cebu Pacific Air (CEB), the Philippines' largest carrier, have expanded their partnership in Asia Pacific with new and extended contracts in Singapore and Australia. dnata has been selected to provide ground handling services to the airline at Melbourne Airport (MEL), and a multiyear extension to an existing contract will see the company continue to provide cargo services to the airline at Sydney Airport (SYD). In Singapore, dnata will support the carrier's cargo operations and … [Read more...] about dnata, Cebu Pacific expand Asia Pacific partnership