All Ground Handler Articles – Page 23
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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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NewsSwissport and Speedcargo in digital push to increase cargo capacity
Ground handler Swissport has partnered with logistics technology provider Speedcargo in a digital push to increase cargo capacity in warehouses and on flights.The proof-of-concept agreement with Speedcargo’s artificial intelligence (AI) based Cargo Eye and Cargo Mind solutions will help improve overall logistics efficiency.Swissport will launch trials of the Cargo Eye ...
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NewsHactl opens central operations control centre
Source: HactlHong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has centralised control of operations across the business with the opening of Integrated Hactl Control Centre (iHCC).The iHCC will centralise operations control, systems control and maintenance control for the first time, with duty managers able to monitor the entire SuperTerminal 1 facility ...
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NewsSwissport gains full ownership of Korean JV
Source: SwissportSwissport International has become the full owner of its South Korea joint venture as part of its growth strategy in Asia.The handler has increased its shareholding in Swissport Korea from 59% to 100% "underlining its confidence in the Korean aviation market".Since entering the market in 2005 with local partners, ...
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Cargo handlers feel the peak season strain
Cargo sheds across Europe and North America are struggling to keep up with this year's peak season demand, causing delays for the pick up and drop off of cargo.In Europe, handlers at major cargo hubs Frankfurt Main, London Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol are all feeling the strain.Air Cargo News reported ...
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SkyUp Airlines selects Skyport for Prague handling
Ukrainian carrier SkyUp Airlines has selected Skyport to handle import and export cargo at Prague Airport.The contract follows SkyUp Airlines' launch of a new service between Boryspil International Airport, Ukraine, and Prague Vaclav Havel Airport, Czech Republic.Skyport chief executive David Adámek said: "The Ukraine market has been traditionally very strong ...
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NewsAlliance Ground International expands again
Warren Jones. Source: AGICargo handler Alliance Ground International (AGI) has continued its expansion in the cargo market with a new building at New York JFK.AGI has moved into JFK’s Cargo Building 22, adding 11,960 sq ft of office space and 82,153 sq ft of warehouse space to its existing facilities ...
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Hactl returns to full operations after Covid quarantine slowdown
Ramp operations at Hong Kong cargo handler Hactl are back up to full speed after covid quarantines resulted in a reduction in resource.The handler said that it is has returned to "full manning and normal operations" after a single Covid-19 case was reported on October 7 in the ramp handling ...
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NewsNew cargo customs requirements add to the strain at Frankfurt
Photo: Fraport AGCargo shipments at Frankfurt Main Airport are continuing to face delays as a result of high demand and new customs procedures for imports.The latest figures from Europe's busiest cargo hub show that demand at the airport continues to surge - in September cargo volumes increased by 13.4% year ...
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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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NewsCargo Force set for expansion following US Postal win
Cargo Force Seattle. Source: Cargo ForceHandler Cargo Force will open four new US facilities after winning a new contract with the US Postal Service (USPS).The new contract for mail and express services will last seven years and is worth $100m.The new facilities to be opened by Cargo Force are located ...
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NAS expands cargo presence in Kenya through Siginon partnership
National Aviation Services (NAS) has acquired a 51% stake in Siginon Aviation which provides airport ground handling and cargo management services at two Kenyan airports.The deal means that NAS has expanded its presence in Africa through the addition of Nairobi and Eldoret airports in Kenya.NAS group chief executive Hassan El-Houry ...
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Alliance expands in Chicago with MIC acquisition
Cargo handler Alliance Ground International (AGI) has acquired Maestro International Cargo as it looks to expand its presence in Chicago.AGI said that Maestro has positioned itself as one of Chicago O'Hare's (ORD) "leading ground handlers", focusing on "excellent customer service and an innovative cold-chain pharmaceutical service offering".AGI and Maestro’s combined ...
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Airport Logistics adopts Cargospot Handling at ORD
Ground handler Airport Logistics Group has implemented CHAMP’s Cargospot Handling solution for its operations at Chicago O’Hare.Cargospot Handling is a cargo operations and terminal management system and allows Airport Logistics Group to use a single system.Gary Plewe, general manager at Airport Logistics Group, said: “We can now consolidate our handling ...
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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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NewsFinnair extends cargo handling deal with Swissport
Source: Swissport FinlandFinnair Cargo has extended its deal with handler Swissport Finland at its Helsinki COOL terminal until the end of 2026.The deal includes the unloading and loading, acceptance and delivery of export and import cargo at Finnair’s 31,000 sq m COOL terminal, as well as cargo transportation on the ...
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NewsHandler CHI appoints head of cold chain
Johannes Fehl. Source: CHIGround handler CHI Group has appointed Johannes Fehl as head of cold chain solutions as it looks to meet increasing pharma demand.The Frankfurt handler said that Fehl will continue to develop the product and be responsible for the realignment of CHI in the cold chain solutions sector.He ...
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NewsSAL scoops Qatar Cargo handling deal
Source: SALQatar Airways Cargo has selected SAL Saudi Logistics Services to provide cargo handling services at Saudi Arabia’s main airports, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Medina.The handler said that the deal reflected a growing number of partnerships with large airlines.Hesham Alhussayen, chief executive of SAL, said: “This agreement will enhance ...
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NewsSwissport gains CEIV Fresh in Kenya
Swissport Kenya has been awarded the IATA CEIV Fresh certification for perishable cargo, making it the only ground handler with this certification at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.Swissport also is the first ground services provider in Sub-Saharan Africa to attain this standard.Nairobi is a major hub for perishables in East ...
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Swissport’s Goovaerts to lead strategic focus on cargo
Ground handler Swissport International has appoined Dirk Goovaerts as Global Cargo Chair, to strengthen its air cargo business and bundling responsibility for strategic developmentThe newly created role will see Goovaerts, who continues as head of the Middle East & Africa region, focus on the strategic development of the cargo businessPrior ...