WFS and Diagnose train dogs to detect lithium batteries Written by: James Muir | 26/09/2022 Cargo Matters Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and dog-handling detection company Diagnose have pioneered the detection of undeclared shipments of lithium batteries following a 6-month trial in France.
IAG Cargo approves Envirotainer Releye containers for use Written by: James Muir | 22/09/2022 Cargo Matters Airlines Specialist Freight IAG Cargo has approved Envirotainer’s Releye RLP and RAP containers for use, making them available for customers transporting pharmaceutical goods.
Hactl leads the way with IATA CBTA certificate Written by: James Muir | 16/09/2022 Cargo Matters Specialist Freight Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) has achieved IATA’s new Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Center Certification, making it the first cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong to be certified.
WFS handles cargo for Air Belgium in South Africa Written by: James Muir | 16/09/2022 Cargo Matters Airlines Air Belgium has selected Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to provide handling services for its newly launched services to South Africa.
Generalair acquired by Multilatina Talma Written by: James Muir | 12/09/2022 Cargo Matters Acquisitions & Achievements Multilatina Talma has acquired Generalair, strengthening its network so it can provide cargo services in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
IAG Cargo trials first electric terminal tractor at Heathrow Written by: Samantha Payne | 06/09/2022 Handling Talk Cargo Matters Green Scene IAG Cargo has begun to trial the first electric terminal tractor, known as a Terberg YT203EV, at London Heathrow airport for 12 months.
Olivier Bijaoui advises AGI on European expansion Written by: James Muir | 05/09/2022 Handling Talk Cargo Matters Contracts & Appointments Alliance Ground International (AGI) has named industry veteran Olivier Bijaoui as an Advisor as it looks to expand into Europe.
Norse Atlantic picks Jettainer to manage ULD fleet Written by: James Muir | 18/08/2022 Cargo Matters Contracts & Appointments Airlines Norwegian start-up airline Norse Atlantic Airways has picked Jettainer to manage its fleet of unit load devices (ULD).
Cathay Pacific and Cargo iQ monitor the warehouse and ramp Written by: James Muir | 16/08/2022 Cargo Matters Tech Talk Airlines Cathay Pacific Cargo has implemented Cargo iQ’s latest freight monitoring tool, increasing visibility in the warehouse and on the ramp.
WFS expands at Heathrow as volumes soar Written by: James Muir | 15/08/2022 Handling Talk Cargo Matters Distribution facilities Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is expanding at Heathrow Airport by signing a 5-year lease on another building in the cargo area as volumes grow at double-digit rates.
Agility finalises acquisition of John Menzies PLC Written by: James Muir | 04/08/2022 Handling Talk Cargo Matters Acquisitions & Achievements Agility has finalised its £763m acquisition of John Menzies PLC, which will be combined with National Aviation Services (NAS) to create a world leader in aviation services.
Virgin Atlantic Cargo approves Envirotainer Releye containers Written by: James Muir | 03/08/2022 Cargo Matters Airlines Specialist Freight Virgin Atlantic Cargo has upgraded its pharma and life science sectors by approving the use of Envirotainer Releye RLP and RAP containers.
WFS provides Air China with ramp and cargo services in Liege Written by: James Muir | 01/08/2022 Handling Talk Cargo Matters Contracts & Appointments Airlines Air China and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) have signed a 3 year cargo and ramp handling contract in Liege, Belgium.
Women in Aviation and Logistics formalised as a not-for-profit Written by: James Muir | 25/07/2022 Cargo Matters Women in Aviation and Logistics (WAL) has been established as a non-for-profit association, which is open for formal membership and seeking sponsorship for programmes and initiatives.
Hong Kong regains place as world's busiest cargo airport Written by: James Muir | 25/07/2022 Cargo Matters Market data Hong Kong International Airport has regained its position as the world’s busiest cargo airport, according to Airports Council International (ACI) World.
Written by: James Muir | 16/09/2022