Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has launched “Project Coldstream” to coordinate its response to the anticipated global transport of some 16 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Led by Mike Duffy, WFS’ EVP for innovation, the taskforce is working closely with airlines, forwarders, logistics providers, government agencies and trade associations, including Pharma.Aero and TIACA, to clearly understand temperature and handling requirements. WFS said the group will be responsible for developing … [Read more...] about WFS’ Project Coldstream prepares for global air transport of vaccine
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WFS handles cargo for Airbus Foundation’s humanitarian flight to help Beirut
The Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) team in Toulouse, France, has provided ground and cargo handling services for a special humanitarian flight organised by the Airbus Foundation to help victims of last month’s devastating explosion in Beirut. An Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft carried 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid from Toulouse to the Lebanese capital, which included medicine as well as visors and masks, school items, electrical products and IT equipment for the Saint George Hospital University … [Read more...] about WFS handles cargo for Airbus Foundation’s humanitarian flight to help Beirut
WFS wins Lufthansa and Swiss WorldCargo contracts in Johannesburg
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has expanded its cargo handling operation at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to accommodate new contracts with Lufthansa and Swiss WorldCargo, a press release confirmed. WFS expects to handle 23,000 tonnes per annum for the two airlines, which have both signed three-year handling agreements starting 1 September. Lufthansa uses both Airbus A380 and B747-800 aircraft between Johannesburg and Frankfurt, whilst Swiss WorldCargo’s flights to … [Read more...] about WFS wins Lufthansa and Swiss WorldCargo contracts in Johannesburg
WFS inks AirBridgeCargo and Air China Cargo contracts at Madrid Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) was awarded two major contracts to handle new freighter operations for AirBridgeCargo Airlines’ (ABC) and Air China Cargo at Madrid Airport, a press release confirmed. AirBridgeCargo chose WFS to provide ramp handling for its three weekly Boeing 747F flights to Madrid, whilst Air China Cargo will rely on WFS for ramp and cargo handling services for the airline’s three weekly B777 and B747 all-cargo flights. WFS operates three cargo centres at Madrid Airport … [Read more...] about WFS inks AirBridgeCargo and Air China Cargo contracts at Madrid Airport
WFS inks deal with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo at Brussels Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a five-year contract with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo at Brussels Airport, according to a press release. WFS will provide handling services, including cargo, mail and truck handling, for the French carrier at its upcoming 25,000-sqm facility in the airport, for some 30,000 tonnes annually. The €100 million new facility, located in Building 835 at Brussels Airport, will incorporate 3,000 square metres of cooling facilities for pharma and … [Read more...] about WFS inks deal with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo at Brussels Airport
Investments in airport pharma facilities paying off for WFS
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) investment in 12 dedicated pharma facilities at airports in Europe, the United States, and Africa generated significant increases in time- and temperature-sensitive volumes in the first five months of 2020, and will provide vital support to airlines, freight forwarders and their healthcare customers involved in the global distribution of a coronavirus vaccine once one becomes available. The growth of pharma shipments by air in the past 2-3 years and the … [Read more...] about Investments in airport pharma facilities paying off for WFS
