WFS expands Singapore Airlines partnership
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has expanded its partnership with Singapore Airlines with the awarding of a new contract by the airline in Brussels and renewals of existing agreements in Paris, London and Manchester. The contract in Belgium is a major win for WFS’ new cargo terminal operation at Brussels Airport, which opened in January. The […]
WFS awarded GDP certifications for pharma at Madrid and Barcelona
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) stations in Madrid and Barcelona have obtained Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certifications, strengthening its leadership in pharmaceutical handling facilities at major airports around the world. Among WFS’ 14 dedicated pharma facilities in Europe, USA, South Africa and Thailand, several have already been awarded GDP certification (Cape Town, Copenhagen, Cork, Dublin, Johannesburg, […]
Smith joins WFS as UK commercial director, cargo & ground handling
Jennifer Smith has joined Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) as UK commercial director, cargo & ground handling. She brings extensive commercial experience to this newly-created post having previously spent 20 years in regional cargo sales management roles with Continental Airlines, American Airlines and Etihad Airways. Jennifer joins WFS, one of the world’s leading air cargo and […]
WFS becomes first cargo handler to gain authorised receiver status at Milan-Malpensa
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has become the first cargo handler at Milan Malpensa Airport to be awarded Authorised Receiver status by Italy’s Customs authority. The approval means freight forwarders can now clear and offload cargo directly at WFS’ cargo terminal at the airport, which offers significant time savings and productivity efficiencies. Massimiliano Introini, managing director […]
WFS joins Brucargo’s ‘Digital Green Lane’ initiative
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is working with Brussels Airport and the Air Cargo Belgium community to help eliminate waiting times for international road feeder services in the latest initiative to support Brucargo’s ‘Digital Green Lane’. Two years ago, WFS was one of the first cargo handlers to sign up for Brucargo’s slot booking app, which […]
WFS opens cargo terminal at Brussels Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has future-proofed its growing handling operation at Brussels Airport with the opening of a modern 250,000-tonne capacity cargo terminal, designed to optimise speed and deliver self-service and real-time information for airlines and freight forwarders. The new 25,000 sq mt facility is in addition to WFS’ 11,000 mt warehouse and office operation […]
EVA signs contract with WFS
EVA Air has signed a new three-year cargo handling contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Seattle, extending the two companies’ more than 15 years of partnership in North America. The agreement sees WFS take responsibility for handling all cargo onboard the Taiwanese airline’s daily Boeing 777 passenger flights connecting Taipei and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. WFS […]
WFS wins Asiana Airlines handling contract
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won the handling contract for Asiana Airlines’ freighter services at Milan-Malpensa Airport. The airline operates three Boeing 747 freighter flights a week from the Italian airport to Seoul. WFS expects to handle some 15,000 tonnes of cargo annually for Asiana. The new contract is a further justification of WFS’ decision […]
WFS invest in cyber security
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has partnered with Transputec, a leading managed IT services provider, to boost cyber security monitoring across its global network in support of its commitment to delivering best-in-class safety and security. Transputec will provide round-the-clock protection of WFS’ aviation cargo and ground handling operations, which comprises 21,800 employees at 171 stations in 22 countries […]
WFS launches Project Coldstream for COVID vaccine deliveries
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world’s largest air cargo handler, has launched Project Coldstream to co-ordinate its response to the anticipated global transportation of some 16 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine, expected to commence in late 2020 and continue through 2021/2. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the industry expects this to be […]
WFS invests in Johannesburg
Lufthansa and Swiss WorldCargo have awarded Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) three-year cargo handling contracts at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, making them the second largest cargo handler in Johannesburg. WFS expect to handle some 23,000 tonnes per annum for the two airlines. “Lufthansa and Swiss WorldCargo are both highly respected for the quality of their […]
Success for WFS in Madrid with freighter handling contracts
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won two major contracts to handle AirBridgeCargo Airlines’ (ABC) and Air China Cargo’s new freighter operations at Madrid Airport. AirBridgeCargo has appointed WFS to provide ramp handling for its three Boeing 747F flights a week to Madrid, while Air China Cargo has chosen WFS for ramp and cargo handling services […]
WFS supports Maersk Bridge operation in Copenhagen
Denmark’s efforts to control the spread of coronavirus have been significantly aided by the rapid supply of medical equipment from around the world, with Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) cargo handling team in Copenhagen helping to move PPE to front-line doctors and nurses as quickly as possible. Already, WFS has handled some 350 tonnes of medical […]
WFS supports ‘Maersk Bridge’ operation in Copenhagen
Denmark’s efforts to control the spread of coronavirus have been significantly aided by the rapid supply of medical equipment to Danish hospitals from around the world, with Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) cargo handling team in Copenhagen at the forefront of the response to help move PPE shipments to front-line doctors and nurses as quickly as […]
Airbus, Bolloré and WFS aid the race for supplies
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), Airbus and Bolloré Logistics have joined forces to expedite the distribution of two million facemasks to health workers in France and Spain to help protects medical workers and citizens in the battle against COVID-19. Coordinated with Bolloré, Airbus operated one of its own A330-800 passenger aircraft to Tianjin, China to collect […]
WFS expedite medical supplies in Italy
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) team at Milan Malpensa Airport are expediting the handling of time-sensitive materials that are destined for hospitals and medical centres in Italy. The fast tracking of medical supplies will support the fight against coronavirus in one of the worst effected areas in the world. Supplies have been processed immediately and dispatched […]
WFS strengthens leadership team in North America
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), has announced give key appointments to its leadership team in North America to support its air cargo and ground handling growth ambitions, which all took effect at the beginning of the year. All of the new appointments report directly to Mike Simpson, WFS’ executive vice president of the Americas. “These key […]
Etihad Cargo renews WFS global handling framework
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has renewed its global cargo handling agreements with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world’s largest air cargo handler, with Frankfurt and Madrid joining six existing gateways in Europe, Asia and the United States. The three-year framework extension will see WFS continue to provide Etihad […]
Cathay, Ethiopian and Allegiant award ground handling contracts to WFS in North America
Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines and Allegiant Air have awarded new ground handling contracts to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in North America. At Newark Liberty International Airport, Cathay Pacific has extended its passenger handling agreement of the past five years to now also include ramp, cabin cleaning and de-icing services for its daily Boeing 777-300 flights […]
WFS to handle United Airlines flights to Cape Town
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) will provide United Airlines with cargo handling services for the first-ever non-stop service by a US carrier between New York and Cape Town. The cargo handler has been awarded a three-year contract to serve its three times a week Boeing 787 flights, which will connect Cape Town with New York Newark. […]
WFS swaps plastic for sustainable packaging
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has become the first major air cargo company to start swapping plastic products to sustainable alternatives made by M&G Packaging. The BioNatur Plastic manufactured M&G Packaging is a growing line of biodegradable plastic products made with proprietary formulations to make them sustainable. The plastic is made from a blend of resins […]
WFS handles first GDP certificate in South Africa
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded the first Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certificate for a cargo handling company in South Africa. The certificates cover temperature-controlled pharma facilities in Johannesburg and Cape Town, which are aligned to ISO9001:2015 standards. Pharma volumes coming into South Africa have increased 15% in the past two years and the […]
WFS strengthens teams in Belgium and Scandinavia
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has strengthened its European team with the appointment of general managers in Belgium and Scandinavia. Michel Fiorani joins as general manager Belgium, based in Brussels, having previously held senior management positions at Swissport, Emirates and Cargolux. Jack Brandstrup takes up the role of general manager Scandinavia, with responsibility for Sweden and […]
Nils Andersen appointed chairman of WFS
Nils Andersen has been appointed chairman of the board of directors at Worldwide Flight Services, taking over on 19 September. He brings 19 years of leadership experience from executive and non-executive board roles at large listed and non-listed companies across industries including logistics, packaging, oil and gas, brewing and consumer goods. Andersen has served as […]
Carmody to manage WFS’s UK cargo operations
Paul Carmody has been appointed managing director – UK cargo at Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), taking responsibility for all cargo operations in the UK. Previously the head of UK operations, Carmody has extensive cargo handling industry experience having worked at Menzies Aviation in Canada and the USA before joining WFS in 2009. Carmody will report […]
Saudia Cargo awards multi-station contract to WFS
Saudia Cargo has awarded Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) a multi-station contract covering a number of major airports in Europe and the USA. The contract will see WFS handling over 160,000 tonnes of cargo per year and provide ramp handling for over 5,000 passenger and freighter flights. The three-year agreement extends WFS’s existing relationships at Paris […]
WFS opens Copenhagen Airport pharma facility
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has officially opened its pharma facility at Copenhagen Airport, extending its footprint in the Danish capital. The handling agent’s footprint in Copenhagen measures 13,900 sq m when it commenced operations in another 4,700 sq m freight centre. The 1,500 sq m building provides handling in a temperature-controlled environment for 2-8C products […]
WFS makes healthy pharma investment in Paris
Worldwide Flight Services has invested €10 million in a Pharma Centre at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, making it the only ground handler to own a pharma facility at CDG. The pharma centre offers both landside and airside acceptance capabilities and will be fully GDP compliant when it opens in September. It will also be […]
WFS to lease extra Copenhagen Airport facility
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is future-proofing cargo operations at Copenhagen Airport by leasing a further facility to support airline and freight forwarding customers. On 1 September, WFS will commence operations in an additional 4,700 sq m freight centre at the airport, increasing its total footprint in Copenhagen to more than 13,900 sq m. Located to […]
WFS to operate Atlanta airport’s Cargo Building C
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won the tender to operate Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s Cargo Building C. The cargo handling agent is taking a long-term lease on the new facility, the most modern cargo terminal in Atlanta, as part of a multi-million dollar investment to bring its service, safety and security programmes to support the […]
