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WFS acquires Swissport's cargo business at Copenhagen

by Payload Asia

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

Çelebi acquires Aviapartner's cargo ops in FRA

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Turkish ground handler, Çelebi has acquired the Frankfurt arm of Belgium ground handler Aviapartner for cargo handling only. The €4.6 million deal was completed on 18 February according to a management statement as  reported by Turkish media. Çelebi currently operates a 15,000 sqm cargo handling facility already in operation since 2010 in Frankfurt's Cargo City South and with the additional 10,000 sqm from Avia gives them a substantial … [Read more...] about Çelebi acquires Aviapartner's cargo ops in FRA

Çelebi acquires Aviapartner’s cargo ops in FRA

by Payload Asia

Turkish ground handler, Çelebi has acquired the Frankfurt arm of Belgium ground handler Aviapartner for cargo handling only. The €4.6 million deal was completed on 18 February according to a management statement as  reported by Turkish media. Çelebi currently operates a 15,000 sqm cargo handling facility already in operation since 2010 in Frankfurt's Cargo City South and with the additional 10,000 sqm from Avia gives them a substantial … [Read more...] about Çelebi acquires Aviapartner’s cargo ops in FRA

King Shaka welcomes first cargo customer

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Dube TradePort's (DTP) cargo terminal welcomed its first international freighter on 20 June, when an Emirates SkyCargo B747-400F touched down, departing later in the day carrying outsized cargo bound for Dubai. The arrival officially marked the beginning of a new era for international air-trade through KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and the Southern African region. “This freighter operation was a milestone for Emirates SkyCargo and its partners, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and DTP, as it was the … [Read more...] about King Shaka welcomes first cargo customer

WFS to handle Air China cargo at Paris CDG

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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) will handle some 18,000 tonnes of cargo a year for Air China at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport after its agreement with the airline was extended to include new freighter flights. Air China has commenced a twice-weekly Boeing 747-200 all-cargo services from Paris to Shanghai and Beijing, which also offers connections to other major cities throughout China. The new freighter service arrives in Paris from Copenhagen on its way back to China. … [Read more...] about WFS to handle Air China cargo at Paris CDG