WFS wins SAS Cargo handling contract at Stockholm Arlanda
15 / 11 / 2024
The agreement was signed in Stockholm by Markus Ek, CEO of SAS Cargo Group, and Lone Riise, the airline’s Head of Cargo Handling, and, on behalf of WFS by Marc Claesen, SVP Northern Europe and Africa, and Kim Elfström, Managing Director Sweden. Photo: WFS
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a long-term contract to become SAS Cargo’s handling partner at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, one of the air cargo carrier’s main Scandinavian hubs.
The contract, which starts on February 24 2025, marks the first time the airline has partnered with an external handling provider at one of its Scandinavian hubs.
This new contract also extends SAS Cargo’s business partnership with WFS, which already holds cargo handling contracts with the airline in Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, and Spain.
Winning the contract bolsters WFS’s position as the largest independent cargo handler at Stockholm Arlanda. WFS handles eight airline customers at three facilities within the airport.
WFS’ combined 16,300 sq m of warehouse capacity includes cooling facilities for temperature-controlled and perishable cargo as well as a Border Inspection Post (BIP).
WFS has been providing cargo handling services at Stockholm Arlanda since 2012 and, in June 2024, increased its local infrastructure, market opportunities, and expertise in Sweden with the acquisition of Terminal & Transporttjänst i Sigtuna AB (TT) and APH Logistics AB (APH). These investments are expected to support the SAS Cargo partnership.
“Arlanda, Stockholm, is a very important hub for us at SAS Cargo and the decision to partner with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) reflects our ongoing commitment to providing consistent, reliable service for our customers,” said Markus Ek, SAS Cargo chief executive.
“With WFS’s extended experience, together with the recent acquisition of Terminal & Transporttjänst i Sigtuna AB (TT) and APH Logistics AB (APH), we are confident in their experience and high operational standards. Together, the teams on both ends will ensure a smooth transition and efficient handling process that continues to meet the expectations of our customers.”
“This is a very significant contract for WFS in Sweden and reflects the reputation for service quality we have built with SAS Cargo at other major airports in Europe. It is also testimony to our ability to offer the airline a long-term partnership with global growth potential,” commented Marc Claesen, senior vice president Northern Europe and Africa at WFS, a member of the SATS Group.
“SAS Cargo is a leading provider of air cargo services in Northern Europe, linking Scandinavia to global markets and we share its commitment to prioritize operational excellence and continuous improvement.”
