dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, will invest approximately A$32 million to establish a dedicated cargo terminal operation at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), reinforcing its long-term commitment to the New South Wales market and Australia’s aviation industry. dnata will operate from a 5,000 sqm warehouse facility within WSI’s 24-hour Cargo Precinct, supported by an additional 4,000 sqm of surrounding land. The airport will deliver the … [Read more...] about dnata earmarks A$32 million for cargo facility at Western Sydney International Airport
dnata
dnata finalises integration of Italian ground handling business following strategic acquisition
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has completed the integration of its Italian ground handling business into its global organisation, with all activities now operating under the dnata brand. This milestone follows dnata’s full acquisition of its Italian ground services subsidiary, previously operating as Airport Handling, after progressively increasing its shareholding in recent years. Strengthening presence in Rome and Milan The integration builds on a series of … [Read more...] about dnata finalises integration of Italian ground handling business following strategic acquisition
dnata on track to expand Zurich cargo capacity by 50% with new facility
With air freight volumes at Zurich Airport remaining robust, dnata will expand its cargo operations through a new, purpose-built facility at the airport, designed to support long-term growth, improve operational efficiency and further enhance service reliability for customers and partners in Switzerland. dnata handled 56,000 tonnes of cargo in 2025, up nearly 4% year on year, reflecting sustained demand for quality cargo services and the need for expanded infrastructure at Zurich … [Read more...] about dnata on track to expand Zurich cargo capacity by 50% with new facility
dnata appoints Marwan Essa as Managing Director for Zanzibar
dnata has appointed Marwan Essa as Managing Director of its operations in Zanzibar, strengthening leadership in one of East Africa’s growing tourism and aviation gateways. In his new role, Marwan will have full accountability for dnata Zanzibar’s business performance and development, overseeing ground handling and cargo operations while driving service excellence for airline customers and airport partners. His appointment also marks the first time an Emirati has been named to lead one of … [Read more...] about dnata appoints Marwan Essa as Managing Director for Zanzibar
Dubai in full bloom: dnata handles 227,530 kilograms of Valentine’s Day flowers in five days
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has handled 227,530 kilograms of flowers in just five days at its dedicated facility at the Dubai Flower Centre (DFC), marking a significant surge in volumes ahead of Valentine’s Day. Between 7 and 11 February 2026, dnata processed 274 shipments comprising more than 18,700 boxes of flowers, representing a significant uplift to a typical operating period. Operations peaked on 10 February, when the team handled 59,800 kilograms in a … [Read more...] about Dubai in full bloom: dnata handles 227,530 kilograms of Valentine’s Day flowers in five days
dnata appoints Managing Director for the Netherlands
dnata announced the appointment of Thiemo van Spellen as the new Managing Director of dnata Netherlands, effective 1 February 2026. Thiemo brings broad international experience in logistics, commercial strategy and customer-centric growth. He joins dnata from Geopost (DPDgroup), where he served as Global Accounts Managing Director, leading global customer strategies and driving cross-border business expansion. In his new role, Thiemo’s priorities will include strengthening operational … [Read more...] about dnata appoints Managing Director for the Netherlands
