Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) - the world’s largest air cargo handler and one of the leading providers of airline ground handling and technical services - has continued its expansionist bent with an agreement to acquire New York-based Consolidated Aviation Services (CAS) for an undisclosed price. CAS is one of the leading cargo handlers in the US, serving over 250 airline customers. WFS, which was acquired by Platinum Equity in September 2015, is present at over 145 major airports in more … [Read more...] about WFS to acquire US-based Consolidated Aviation Services
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CAS launches e-AWB tool aimed at 3,000 US forwarders
Consolidated Aviation Services’ (CAS), the largest cargo handler in North America, is to help 3,000 freight forwarders in the US to transition to electronic air waybill (e-AWB) processing with the launch of ePic Easy Export. The new web-based tool, which is planned for Q4 2015, supports CAS’ commitment to a paperless air cargo environment in support of IATA’s e-freight programme. With over 3,000 freight forwarders already using CAS’ current ePic Online Customer Service Portal on a daily … [Read more...] about CAS launches e-AWB tool aimed at 3,000 US forwarders