Airport Handling, a majority-owned subsidiary of dnata, has been awarded a 7-year ground handling license by Aeroporti di Roma and will establish operations at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO). The company is targeting to launch operations in the Italian capital in the second quarter of 2024 and has already committed an investment of over €20 million to purchase new ground support equipment (GSE), including advanced electric vehicles. Airport Handling’s expansion into Rome further strengthens … [Read more...] about dnata’s Airport Handling prepares for Rome launch
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Frankfurt Cargo Services reveals new operations director
Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS), the largest independent cargo handler at Frankfurt Airport, has appointed Federico Mosqueira as its new director of operations. Mosqueira has more than 20 years of experience in operations management in the air cargo and supply chain industry with several stints at LATAM Airlines in the Americas and Qatar Airways based in Doha. FCS said the 45-year-old, who started on 1 January 2024, is familiar with Frankfurt due to his time as director handling operations … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Cargo Services reveals new operations director
Swissport hires new global head of operations
Frank Dobbelsteijn has joined Swissport International AG on 1 January 2024 as global head of operations. With over 30 years of experience in several senior roles in the aviation and logistics sectors in Europe and the United States, Frank will be responsible for aligning the company’s operational priorities with the overall strategic goals, while ensuring a consistent service delivery and above all safe operations. Prior to joining Swissport, he played a pivotal role as Vice President of … [Read more...] about Swissport hires new global head of operations
Lödige Industries secures ISO certifications in the Middle East
Lödige Industries has secured a ‘hattrick’ of ISO certifications for its subsidiary Lödige Systems Middle East. These include certifications for quality management (ISO 9001:2015), environmental management (ISO 14001:2015), and occupational health and safety management (ISO 45001:2018). The Middle East team achieved the ISO certifications following a comprehensive evaluation process conducted over four months. The certification process involved a meticulous examination, … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries secures ISO certifications in the Middle East
Hactl to introduce thermal detection for cargo
Hactl is set to introduce an intelligent thermal detection system for cargo that could further enhance the reliability, safety, and service levels in Hong Kong’s air cargo industry. The cargo handler is working with Aerovision Technology Limited (ATL) and has signed an agreement to install ATL’s patented system at suitable locations within Hactl’s SuperTerminal 1. This innovation, which combines thermal imaging technology, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, data analytics, and artificial … [Read more...] about Hactl to introduce thermal detection for cargo
WFS to handle China Cargo’s new Miami service next year
China Cargo Airlines has extended a new handling contract to SATS Group member, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), in North America with the launch of three weekly flights to Miami from Shanghai Pudong starting January next year. This marks the first time that a Chinese carrier to commence services into Miami. WFS expects to handle various shipments coming from China, including high volumes of e-commerce traffic, perishables, seafood and general cargo. The two have been working together for … [Read more...] about WFS to handle China Cargo’s new Miami service next year
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