Cargo Matters

ABC Airlines reports 10% growth of oversized shipments

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 20/05/2019

AirBridgeCargo Airlines has seen demand for its ‘abc XL’ product for oversized and heavy cargoes continue to grow in the first four months of 2019, with volumes up 3% year-on-year to more than 11,000 tonnes.

Swissport to operate Finnair cargo facility at Helsinki airport

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 17/05/2019

Finnair Cargo has appointed Swissport as the new operator of its COOL Nordic Cargo Hub facility at Helsinki airport until 2014.

Oslo Seafood Centre development deal terminated

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 14/05/2019

Worldwide Flight Services and airport operator Avinor have agreed to terminate their agreement for the construction and operation of a new seafood centre at Oslo airport.

JFK approves cargo lease

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 29/04/2019

The Port Authority recently approved a lease with JFK Air Cargo at JFK International.

GHI Cargo Zone to debut at 21st Annual Conference

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 25/04/2019

Ground Handling International will launch a Cargo Zone at the 21st Annual Conference in Amsterdam, 4-7 November, to provide targeted advice on enhancing cargo handling operations for the world’s aviation community.

Unilode's digital ULD solution now available for Nordisk pallets

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 16/04/2019

ULD management and repair solutions provider Unilode Aviation Solutions and ULD manufacturer Nordisk Aviation Products have developed an integrated pallet edge rail solution for digital tags.

AirBridgeCargo signs up WFS in Liège

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 15/04/2019

AirBridgeCargo Airlines has chosen Worldwide Flight Services as its handling partner in Liège.

New York's first GDP-compliant facility

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 12/04/2019

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Swiss WorldCargo, the air freight division of Swiss International Air Lines, opened New York’s first Good Distribution Practice-compliant pharma facility at JFK airport.

Sifax SAHCOL wins Virgin contract

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 09/04/2019

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has awarded a five year handling contract to Sifax SAHCOL in Lagos.

Unilode acquires AeroNet repair centres

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 03/04/2019

Unit Load Device management and repair solutions provider Unilode has acquired the assets of AeroNet Services, a specialist ULD maintenance and repair organisation operating in France.