Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has won a competitive tender to lease a new, built-to-suit 11,000m² air cargo facility at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is expected to be fully operational during 2027. WFS will install a four-level, 220-position PCHS with two ETVs that, together with other MHS improvements, will allow the new facility to provide an annual handling capacity in excess of 160,000 tonnes. The 20-year lease on the new facility, located on Southampton Road in … [Read more...] about WFS signs 20-year lease agreement for new on-airport warehouse at London Heathrow to support long-term growth strategy
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ANA Group initiates strategic reoganisation of cargo business to accelerate growth and streamline operations
ANA HOLDINGS INC. (ANA HD) announced the commencement of a strategic reorganisation of its group-wide cargo business companies. The move reinforces the ANA Group's commitment to strengthening its cargo business, maximising groupwide synergies and positioning the cargo sector as a primary engine of sustainable growth. The reorganisation is strategically engineered to accelerate decision-making, optimise cost structures and enhance overall profitability across the cargo segment. ANA … [Read more...] about ANA Group initiates strategic reoganisation of cargo business to accelerate growth and streamline operations
HKIA cargo grows nearly 6% in November as export demand from Europe, China and India offsets US tariff impact
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) released air traffic statistics for November 2025. During the month, the airport handled 5.19 million passengers and 33,495 flight movements, representing year-on-year growth of 17.1% and 7.7%, respectively. Transfer/ transit passengers recorded a notable year-on-year increase of 50.9%. Cargo throughput grew to 486,000 tonnes, up 5.9% compared to November 2024. Both visitor and transfer/ transit passenger traffic experienced a double-digit year-on-year … [Read more...] about HKIA cargo grows nearly 6% in November as export demand from Europe, China and India offsets US tariff impact
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and DHL Global Forwarding renew strategic SAF partnership to accelerate decarbonisation of air freight
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) and DHL Global Forwarding (DHL) announced a new strategic partnership to advance the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and accelerate the decarbonization of the air-freight industry. Building on the success of their initial 2022–2024 agreement, both organisations have signed a new three-year framework contract covering 2025–2027. For 2025 alone, the partnership includes a reduction target of 35,000 tons of CO₂-equivalent. This renewed agreement … [Read more...] about Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and DHL Global Forwarding renew strategic SAF partnership to accelerate decarbonisation of air freight
British Embassy in Beijing celebrates Air China Cargo expansion at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
The British Embassy in Beijing hosted a reception at the residence of the British Ambassador to China last week to celebrate Air China Cargo’s expanding freight operations between China and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Jointly hosted by the UK Government and Glasgow Prestwick Airport, the event was recognised by both Air China Cargo and the British Embassy as the airline’s highest profile route launch ceremony to date. Speaking to Air China Cargo representatives at the reception, Jules … [Read more...] about British Embassy in Beijing celebrates Air China Cargo expansion at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Emirates SkyCargo: Fur-st choice for four-legged flyers
As the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates SkyCargo helps keep families connected by moving pets all over the world, every day. Behind every journey – and every wagging tail – is a finely tuned operation that prioritises the highest levels of comfort and care for furry travellers in the clouds, and on the ground. In 2025, Emirates SkyCargo transported over 14,600 cats, dogs and other domestic pets– an average of 40 pets every day! These globetrotting critters … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo: Fur-st choice for four-legged flyers
