Infrastructure investment firm Ventus LLC and Singapore company Sky Logistica have acquired Prague-based Skyport a.s., a central European air cargo infrastructure company. Skyport is the leading cargo handler at Prague Airport in the Czech Republic and has operations in Bratislava and Košice, in Slovakia. Skyport operates in a modern semi-automated airside facility and processes more than half of all air cargo passing through Prague Airport. The Skyport airside cargo handling facility was … [Read more...] about Ventus, Sky Logistica buy Prague’s main cargo handler
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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
WFS unveils new cargo terminal at Brussels Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has opened a new cargo terminal at Brussels Airport as it aims to future-proof its operations at the air cargo hub. The 25,000-sqm facility has capacity for 250,000 tonnes and was designed to optimise speed and deliver self-service and real-time information for airlines and freight forwarders. Marc Claesen, senior vice president - commercial EMEAA at WFS, explained that the latest investment is inspired by Brussel Airport’s 'commitment to air cargo growth' and … [Read more...] about WFS unveils new cargo terminal at Brussels Airport
dnata boosts UK operations with new Manchester hub
Press Release dnata has opened a new, state-of-the art cargo complex, dnata City North, at Manchester Airport (MAN). Representing an investment of over GBP30 million, the 150,000 sqft facility allows the company to significantly expand and consolidate its Manchester operations. Particularly well-situated for ease of airfield access, dnata's purpose-built on-airport facility includes 125,000 sqft warehouse space and is capable of processing in excess of 150,000 tonnes of cargo annually. It … [Read more...] about dnata boosts UK operations with new Manchester hub
WFS inks AirBridgeCargo and Air China Cargo contracts at Madrid Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) was awarded two major contracts to handle new freighter operations for AirBridgeCargo Airlines’ (ABC) and Air China Cargo at Madrid Airport, a press release confirmed. AirBridgeCargo chose WFS to provide ramp handling for its three weekly Boeing 747F flights to Madrid, whilst Air China Cargo will rely on WFS for ramp and cargo handling services for the airline’s three weekly B777 and B747 all-cargo flights. WFS operates three cargo centres at Madrid Airport … [Read more...] about WFS inks AirBridgeCargo and Air China Cargo contracts at Madrid Airport
TT Club publishes workplace guidance to help UK ports through the coronavirus pandemic
As businesses across the UK strive to regain levels of activity with the easing of restrictions, it is imperative to maintain the safety and well-being of all workers and more important than ever for employers to understand the unusual risks that they and their workforce face under unique circumstances. TT Club, a leading international insurance provider specialising in the cargo handling sector and an Associate Member of the British Ports Association (BPA) has prepared a short paper for UK … [Read more...] about TT Club publishes workplace guidance to help UK ports through the coronavirus pandemic
