Copenhagen Airport

WFS opens specialised e-commerce and freight forwarder handling facility at Copenhagen Airport

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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has opened a fourth warehouse facility at Copenhagen Airport to support the expansion of its specialised E-Commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services in Scandinavia. The new EFFH building covers an area of 4,800m² and takes WFS’ cargo handling footprint at the airport to over 21,500m², also including its dedicated temperature-controlled pharma facility in Copenhagen. With this new investment, WFS can provide a host of value-added … [Read more...] about WFS opens specialised e-commerce and freight forwarder handling facility at Copenhagen Airport

Emirates SkyCargo adds Copenhagen to its dedicated freighter network

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In response to growing demand out of Denmark, Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of the world’s largest international airline, has deployed a dedicated weekly freighter to Copenhagen Airport. The deployment increases the network of destinations served by Emirates freighters to 38. Previously served via bellyhold capacity in passenger aircraft, the Boeing 777 freighter will increase capacity offered to Emirates’ customers, with approximately 85 tonnes allocated for cargo from Copenhagen, … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo adds Copenhagen to its dedicated freighter network

WFS investment in Copenhagen to support air cargo growth

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Leading air cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services is enabling future air cargo growth at Copenhagen Airport and its airline clients after signing a contract for a third cargo terminal covering 3,700 square metres, which is scheduled to open in Q4 next year The investment at the airport is expected to support not only the demand for general cargo but also the life science sector in the Nordic countries with the ground handler’s GDP-certified pharma facility. Also read: WFS snags contract … [Read more...] about WFS investment in Copenhagen to support air cargo growth

Saudia Cargo opens new route to Copenhagen

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Saudia Cargo is opening a new route and widening its network to transport cargo to Europe and Scandinavia with the launch of two commercial flights to Copenhagen each week. The route, which kicked off on 22 May, will see the airline fly its B777-300 passenger planes, with 140-tonne payload capacity on each flight, scheduled every Wednesday and Saturday. The so-called ‘preighter’ flights are expected to provide airlift for pharmaceuticals and perishables. “We have seen a growing demand … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo opens new route to Copenhagen

FedEx Express opens new Copenhagen airport facility

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FedEx Express has opened a new facility at Copenhagen airport for inbound and outbound shipments for Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. It marks the company's ninth facility in the Nordic region in the last five years. Between June 2014 and May 2015 FedEx says shipments from the region increased 24 per cent overall compared to the previous period with North America increasing 22 per cent. “The Nordic gateway will bring our Nordic customers even closer to the rest of the world. By … [Read more...] about FedEx Express opens new Copenhagen airport facility