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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WFS leverages machine learning to accurately forecast air cargo volumes and align workforce resources
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has developed a new digital tool using machine learning algorithms trained on 10 years of operational data to deliver highly accurate forecasts of cargo volumes by flight, truck, and day, providing each warehouse with precise data to align workforce and resources in advance. The air cargo industry has long struggled with accurate forecasting due to volatile volumes. Labour planning has often relied on manual estimations and historical averages, … [Read more...] about WFS leverages machine learning to accurately forecast air cargo volumes and align workforce resources
WFS wins ramp and cargo handling contract at Paris CDG for China Cargo Airlines’ new 777F operations
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has won a freighter handling contract with China Cargo Airlines to mark the airline’s resumption of all-cargo flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Commencing with the arrival of the first scheduled flight on 20 November, WFS is providing cargo warehouse services in support of China Cargo Airlines’ three Boeing 777F freighter flights a week connecting China and the French capital. Additionally, WFS will provide full ramp handling for the … [Read more...] about WFS wins ramp and cargo handling contract at Paris CDG for China Cargo Airlines’ new 777F operations
WFS to launch CIND’s ContourCheck ULD modelling software in Amsterdam, London and Paris as global rollout gathers pace
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is introducing CIND’s ContourCheck system at its largest air cargo handling stations in France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom in the latest phase of its global rollout of the digital ULD measurement technology. The system will be operational at WFS’ operations at Amsterdam Schiphol, London Heathrow, and Paris Charles de Gaulle airports in early 2026. The rollout is part of WFS’ strategy to utilise new automation and digital technologies … [Read more...] about WFS to launch CIND’s ContourCheck ULD modelling software in Amsterdam, London and Paris as global rollout gathers pace
Global K9 appointed sole screening provider for Worldwide Flight Services at Dallas Fort Worth and Houston
Global K9 (GK9) has been appointed as the exclusive cargo screening provider for Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). DFW serves as the ground handler’s US headquarters and one of its busiest locations in North America by cargo tonnage, all of which will now be cleared for loading by GK9. The agreement will see GK9 oversee all screening operations at both DFW and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), including the provision of certified … [Read more...] about Global K9 appointed sole screening provider for Worldwide Flight Services at Dallas Fort Worth and Houston
WFS and Cathay Cargo ink new cargo handling contracts for Portland and Dallas Fort Worth airports
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has strengthened its partnership with Cathay Cargo through new long-term cargo handling contracts at Portland International (PDX) and Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) airports. This expansion builds upon WFS' established cargo handling services for Cathay Cargo at Boston (BOS), Houston (IAH), and Los Angeles (LAX), along with ground handling operations it provides for Cathay Cargo at New York (JFK) and Houston. Operations had commenced on … [Read more...] about WFS and Cathay Cargo ink new cargo handling contracts for Portland and Dallas Fort Worth airports
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