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
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EVA Air inks cargo handling deal with WFS in Seattle
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has signed a new three-year cargo handling contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Seattle, extending their 15 years of partnership in North America. Under the agreement WFS will handle all cargo onboard the airline’s daily B777 passenger flights connecting Taipei and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. WFS already holds contracts with EVA Air at the airport for below-wing ramp handling services for its passenger operations as well as ramp and cargo … [Read more...] about EVA Air inks cargo handling deal with WFS in Seattle
WFS cracks code on real-time ULD tracking with Bluetooth technology
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) worked with Waterloo-based software provider Descartes to deploy Bluetooth readers across its network and provide real-time visibility for shipments and cost-efficient asset management to its airline customers. The global cargo handler has initiated the use of Descartes core Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) readers at some of the major hubs. These readers were designed to track the movement of tagged shipments and unit load devices (ULDs) in the air or on the … [Read more...] about WFS cracks code on real-time ULD tracking with Bluetooth technology
Air cargo handler WFS taps Transputec for cybersecurity
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has partnered with IT services provider Transputec to boost cyber security monitoring across its global network which comes at a time when safety and security have become even more important as vaccines start to roll out. Transputec, who also launched its own thermal scanner, will provide round-the-clock protection of WFS’ air cargo and ground handling operations, made up of 21,800 employees at 171 stations in 22 countries across five continents. The IT … [Read more...] about Air cargo handler WFS taps Transputec for cybersecurity
WFS’ Project Coldstream prepares for global air transport of vaccine
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
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
