dnata celebrates 25 years of overseas operations

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Ground handler and air services supplier dnata is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its first overseas operation.
The Gerry’s Group in Pakistan and UAE-based dnata "joined hands" in July 1993 as Gerry’s dnata to provide ground handling services at Karachi Airport. The joint venture has since grown to become Pakistan’s largest cargo and ground handling company operating at seven major airports in the country.
The establishment of dnata’s first international joint venture led the way for the expansion of its international airport operations through acquisitions, partnerships, as well as organic growth.
Today, dnata is present in 84 countries providing services to over 300 airline customers delivered by a team of 41,000 workers who support more than 243,000 passengers, handle over 1,800 flights and move 8,450 tonnes of cargo at 130 airports every day.
Gary Chapman, president of dnata, said: “We are proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our first international joint venture. Our operations with Gerry’s dnata in Pakistan continue to grow from strength to strength.”
“Starting from Pakistan, we’ve successfully leveraged the expertise from our established UAE operations to become one of the largest and most trusted combined air services provider in the industry, operating in highly competitive markets across six continents.
"Nearly 70% of dnata’s revenues today come from our international operations. Looking ahead, our strategy remains grounded in the same principles: continually enhance our operations to create more value for our stakeholders, while ensuring service excellence and the highest level of safety all around the dnata network.”
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