Bangkok Flight Services, the joint venture between Bangkok Airways and Worldwide Flight Services, has achieved the good distribution practice (GDP) certification for its dedicated pharma handling facility at Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). The GDP certification was awarded by independent audit body Escem/TüV Rheinland following a two-day assessment of the pharma facility by Global Pharma Solutions LLC. Located inside the main BFS cargo terminal, the pharma facility consists of … [Read more...] about WFS adds Bangkok to its globally certified pharma network
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Air China Cargo signs 3-year LAX contract with WFS
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, will handle over 20,000 tonnes of cargo a year for Air China Cargo in Los Angeles under a new 3-year contract. The Chinese airline currently operates seven freighter flights a week between Shenzhen-Mexico (NLU)-Los Angeles-Shenzhen, as well as Shenyang-Los Angeles-Beijing. It also flies passengers four times a week to connect Los Angeles to Beijing and Shenzhen. WFS provides ramp and warehouse handling services for … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo signs 3-year LAX contract with WFS
Challenge Handling embarks on ‘ambitious’ 2024
Challenge Handling has made a bid to become the go-to ground handling agent in and out of Europe, or at the very least its home base in Liege, as the company laid out its ambitious plans for 2024. Parent company Challenge Group is set to welcome four new freighters this year, and Challenge Handling anticipates a record-breaking milestone of 320,000 tonnes of cargo this year. Along with existing clients, Network Airline Services, Magma and Eurocargo, the company has also key partnerships with … [Read more...] about Challenge Handling embarks on ‘ambitious’ 2024
Kale Logistics chief pushes for ‘air cargo single window’
Kale Logistics is bringing the ‘single window’ mindset into air cargo as its CEO, Amar More, addressed a panel discussion during the recently held Air Cargo India even held in Mumbai earlier this month. Kale is a firm believer that digitalisation in air cargo operations is nothing short of inevitable, and More emphasised the value of a one digital platform in driving profitability and sustainability for air freight operators. “Air Cargo Community systems act as an ‘Air Cargo Single … [Read more...] about Kale Logistics chief pushes for ‘air cargo single window’
Schiphol and Cargonaut roll out upgraded system
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Schiphol) has launched the upgraded version of its Port Community System (PCS) together with its fully owned cargo information platform, Cargonaut. Schiphol is currently migrating the first clients on the new system and the airport mentioned the development process, which took around 4 years, made sure the new version is fully future proof and can easily integrate new technology. “The upgraded system facilitates the use of new technologies, including API … [Read more...] about Schiphol and Cargonaut roll out upgraded system
WFS gains ground safety accreditation at Heathrow
Worldwide Flight Services, a member of the SATS Group, has been awarded the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) accreditation for its cargo handling operations at London Heathrow Airport. The accreditation, which will be valid for 2 years, was received following an independent audit of the company’s operational management and control systems in accordance with the best standards and practices for ground safety. The audit evaluated both documented and … [Read more...] about WFS gains ground safety accreditation at Heathrow