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SATS in "ongoing discussions” over potential WFS acquisition
Singapore-based handling company SATS has confirmed it is in “ongoing discussions” regarding a potential acquisition of cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS).SATS said in a press release on September 21 that no formal agreement has been made yet.“While the company is in ongoing discussions regarding a potential acquisition of Worldwide ...
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InsightsAcquisition hungry Worldwide Flight Services targets global growth
Worldwide Flight Services’s (WFS) Craig Smyth speaks to Damian Brett about the air cargo logistics company’s growth plans, while it also tackles recruitment and schedule volatility.Cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has set itself some ambitious growth targets for the coming years.WFS chief executive Craig Smyth tells Air Cargo News ...
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NewsAir China selects WFS for Liege freighter handling
Air China B777F. Source: WFSAir China has commenced a new three-year cargo and ramp handling agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Liege.The airline operates four Boeing 777 freighter flights a week to Liege from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, the capital of Zhejiang Province, returning to China via Madrid.WFS expects ...
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NewsWFS deploys Champ’s Cargospot solution across France
Photo: WFSGround handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has transitioned 15 of its air cargo handling stations in France to CHAMP’s Cargospot Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) solution.WFS signed a contract with CHAMP last year to implement Cargospot as the core cargo management system for its Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia operations.This latest ...
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NewsWFS expands capacity with Amsterdam Schiphol cargo warehouse
Photo: WFSGround handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) will open a new offline cargo warehouse at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in August to add capacity ahead of the winter 2022 peak season.The new 3,000 m2 facility is the fourth WFS cargo terminal at Schiphol, taking the company’s overall footprint to 17,500 m2, ...
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NewsWFS launches new sustainability drive
Source: WFSGround handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has launched a new sustainability programme - Our Sustainable Flight Path - as the company continues efforts to reduce its environmental impact.The programme forms part of the company's Environmental, Social & Government (ESG) strategy and includes actions, targets and milestones to be achieved ...
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WFS' Heathrow cargo workers approve new pay offer
Worldwide Flight Services' (WFS) Heathrow cargo workers have voted in favour of a new offer following a dispute over pay.The cargo handler said that its employees voted "overwhelmingly" in favour of the pay offer, which had removed the threat of strike action.The union representing the workers 200 said that they ...
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WFS wins new cargo contract in Spain
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a contract to provide cargo handling services to Hungarian cargo charter carrier Fleet Air in Spain.The contract covers cargo handling in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and other regional airports as well as ground handling services in Madrid, Seville, Santiago, Oviedo, and Vitoria.The airline offers ad ...
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NewsWFS appoints Lynch in the Americas
Tom Lynch. Source: WFSGround handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has appointed Tom Lynch as senior vice president, commercial for the Americas.He will lead the company’s commercial strategy and business development of its cargo and ground handling operations in North and South America.Lynch will be based in Dallas/Fort Worth and report ...
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NewsWFS cargo handlers to hold Heathrow strike vote
Source: Heathrow Airports LimitedUnite the union will hold a strike ballot for its members employed by Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) over a pay dispute.The union alleged that WFS' cargo workers were facing a pay freeze for the pay year starting January 2021 while competitors based at the airport were offering ...
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InsightsSpecial Report: Air cargo handling on the up
After a challenging couple of years, ground handlers are looking to the future with cargo set to play a central role, writes Mike Bryant.Barry Nassberg, group chief commercial officer at WFS, the world’s biggest cargo handler by volume handled, declares: “I would say the past two years for all stakeholders ...
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NewsWFS and Kale trial truck booking system at JFK
New York JFK. Source: ShutterstockCargo handler Worldwide Flight Services has been piloting a truck slot booking system at its New York JFK facility in conjunction with IT provider Kale Info Solutions.Around 50 organisations and more than 160 individual users, including truckers and ground handling operatives, were enrolled onto the pilot ...
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NewsWFS appoints Esa in commercial role
Mohammed Esa, WFS. Source: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has appointed Mohammed Esa as senior vice president, group commercial business development & strategy.Esa brings 30 years of leadership experience in commercial and operational roles in the transportation and logistics industries and spent the last 18 years at Agility Logistics, most recently ...
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NewsPolar Air Cargo picks WFS for LA handling
Source: WFSPolar Air Cargo has selected WFS to provide cargo handling services at Los Angeles International (LAX).As of December 2021, WFS has been providing full warehouse handling services for the more than 5,000 tonnes of cargo carried each month by Polar’s all-Boeing freighter fleet ex-LAX.WFS already provides handling services to ...
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WFS expands cargo presence at Copenhagen
Ground handler WFS is expanding its presence at Copenhagen Airport as it looks to cater for future airfreight growth at the Danish hub.WFS has signed a a contract for a new terminal three cargo centre, which will measure 3,700 sq m and is due to open in the fourth quarter ...
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NewsWFS switches to biodegradable wrap for cargo shipments in North America
Source: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has switched to biodegradable stretch wrap for cargo shipments in North America as part of its sustainability programme.WFS has converted the majority of the plastic used in its North American cargo handling business over to the eco-friendly wrap.The BioNatur Plastic will biodegrade in between five ...
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Lufthansa Cargo opts for WFS for handling in Brazil
Lufthansa Cargo has awarded a three-year cargo handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport.The contract covers cargo carried onboard the German carrier's passenger, freighter and ‘preighter’ services.The agreement, which commenced this month, is WFS’ first contract including cargo-only operations in Brazil.Lufthansa Cargo offers daily Boeing ...
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NewsWFS to automate truck processing at Heathrow
Source: WFSCargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) will next month add a ‘CargoKiosk’ at Heathrow to automate the processing of trucks.The CargoKiosk allows companies to complete the driver, vehicle and cargo authorisation process electronically prior to the truck arriving on-site.The driver then enters an ID and follows the touchscreen prompts ...
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WFS switches to Champ for EMEAA cargo management system
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has signed a long-term agreement to move its core cargo management system in certain locations to Champ.The handler will move its management system for the Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEAA) region to Champ’s Cargospot Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution.The switchover to the SaaS system will take ...
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NewsWFS expands North American presence with Pinnacle Logistics deal
Source: WFSGround handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has acquired Pinnacle Logistics as it looks to expand its presence in North America.Fort Worth-based Pinnacle is focussed on specialist express cargo handling for e-commerce customers and has a handling presence at Dallas Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Allentown (PA), Minneapolis and ...