Marc Claesen

WFS unveils new cargo terminal at Brussels Airport

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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

WFS gains IATA CEIV Pharma Cert in Brussels

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Pharma volumes handled by WFS in Brussels rose by some 170% in 2016 and will soar to a new high in 2017. Volumes in the first 10 months of the year have already exceeded three million kilos. Marc Claesen, regional vice president of WFS in Belgium, said: “We are proud to be the first WFS station in Europe with CEIV accreditation and to be supporting our customers and the efforts of Brussels Airport to create the world’s first CEIV-certified airport community.”     The … [Read more...] about WFS gains IATA CEIV Pharma Cert in Brussels

WFS wins Singapore Airlines Cargo business in Stockholm

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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a three-year contract to handle cargo for Singapore Airlines new services from Stockholm.   At the end of May, the airline launched five Airbus A350-900 flights a week connecting Singapore and Stockholm via Moscow. Services from Stockholm Arlanda Airport operate every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.   With cargo capacity on the route shared with Moscow, WFS in Stockholm expects to handle 3,000-4,000 tonnes a year for … [Read more...] about WFS wins Singapore Airlines Cargo business in Stockholm

WFS acquires Swissport’s cargo business at Copenhagen

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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has acquired Swissport's cargo business at Copenhagen Airport. WFS will take over Swissport's 4,200 square metres cargo terminal at Copenhagen Airport, which handles 18,000 tonnes a year on behalf of leading international airlines. Marc Claesen, regional vice president, North Europe at WFS, said: "We are delighted to have successfully concluded this agreement. Copenhagen has been a big growth airport for WFS since we opened our operation in 2006 and this … [Read more...] about WFS acquires Swissport’s cargo business at Copenhagen

WFS acquires Swissport's cargo business at Copenhagen

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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has acquired Swissport's cargo business at Copenhagen Airport. WFS will take over Swissport's 4,200 square metres cargo terminal at Copenhagen Airport, which handles 18,000 tonnes a year on behalf of leading international airlines. Marc Claesen, regional vice president, North Europe at WFS, said: "We are delighted to have successfully concluded this agreement. Copenhagen has been a big growth airport for WFS since we opened our operation in 2006 and this … [Read more...] about WFS acquires Swissport's cargo business at Copenhagen