American Airlines (AA) Cargo has expanded its operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) with a brand-new, 12,000-square-foot facility with new additions to the management team and a fully dedicated staff. This is the second expansion of American’s Atlanta cargo facility since 2013. The move to this new location within the airport’s north cargo facility will help reduce loading and unloading processing times for customers, according to AA. “This new location will … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo expands Atlanta cargo facility
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Eric Born appointed Swissport CEO
Swissport International has appointed Eric Born will assume his duties as new group president and CEO of Swissport International on 1 August 2015. He will succeed Per H. Utnegaard, who will take on the role of vice chairman of the board of directors. Prior to joining Swissport, Born spent six years at Wincanton Plc, a logistics company headquartered in the UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange. He joined Wincanton in 2009 as COO before he was promoted to CEO in 2010. From 2004 to … [Read more...] about Eric Born appointed Swissport CEO
Swissport promotes Knudsen to EVP of Cargo
Swissport International has promoted Nils Pries Knudsen to executive vice president Global Cargo Services with immediate effect. He will continue to directly report to Per H. Utnegaard, group president & CEO Swissport International. Nils Pries Knudsen joined Swissport International in January 2009. Before this new appointment, he held the position of senior vice president and head of Global Cargo Services. With his promotion to executive vice president, Nils P. Knudsen is becoming a … [Read more...] about Swissport promotes Knudsen to EVP of Cargo
WFS acquires Swissport's cargo business at Copenhagen
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
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
Cathay tops out terminal, unveils livery
Cathay tops out terminal, unveils livery Cathay Pacific Airways has marked the completion of the first phase of construction of its new HK$5.5 billion (US$ 706 million) Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal at Hong Kong International Airport and unveiled its new freighter. The carrier also used the occasion to unveil its latest aircraft, a new Boeing 747-8 Freighter, complete with a unique one-off livery which includes a special name, Hong Kong Trader, in recognition of the city’s position as … [Read more...] about Cathay tops out terminal, unveils livery
