Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded five new cargo handling contracts by passenger and freighter airlines in France.
Four of the contracts cover Paris CDG as well as handling at WFS' other 11 cargo stations across France. Vietnam Airlines has renewed its cargo handling agreement with WFS, while CAL Cargo Airlines has appointed WFS to provide receiving points for cargo which is then trucked to Belgium to connect with its Boeing 747 freighter services ex Liege.
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WFS wins five new cargo handling contracts in France
Nov 28, 2017
Hammer new European distributor for StorageCraft OneBlox scale-out storage
Nov 28, 2017
Hammer and StorageCraft Technology have announced a Europe-wide distribution agreement that will see Hammer adding the StorageCraft OneBlox scale-out solutions to its portfolio.
William Hughes vacuum formed trays help protect valuable parts during storage and transportation
Nov 28, 2017
William Hughes, a leading manufacturer of precision, high specification springs, has expanded its range of specialist products for the aerospace and hydraulic industries with the introduction of a range of standard size and bespoke vacuum formed trays.
METTLER TOLEDO Safeline develops new fully integrated conveyorised metal detection system
Nov 28, 2017
Industrial metal detectors can bring important benefits to the production line for food, non-food and pharmaceutical applications.
Better view ensures greater safety
Nov 28, 2017
The new fork positioner "View" from Linde Material Handling is claimed to provide a significantly improved view of the forks, especially when storing and retrieving goods.
Building work starts on £6million logistics centre in Wolverhampton
Nov 28, 2017
Building work is now officially underway on the new £6 million DB Cargo UK Logistics Centre in Wolverhampton. The first mark in the ground was celebrated with a ceremony attended by council officials, colleagues and customers.
Warehouse REIT acquires three industrial assets for c. £5.3 million and completes HSBC refinancing
Nov 28, 2017
Warehouse REIT, the specialist warehouse investor, has exchanged contracts to acquire two separate assets, one in Stone, Staffordshire and the other in Carlisle, and completed on a site acquisition in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The aggregate purchase price for the three transactions is £5.3 million.
Hörmann acquires majority shares of Pilomat
Nov 28, 2017
UK door manufacturer, Hörmann, has acquired the majority of shares of supplier of bollards, road blockers, lift carriers and tyre killers, Pilomat.
New website focuses on Transdek’s unique total supply chain solutions expertise
Nov 28, 2017
Freight in the City exhibitor Transdek UK has launched a new website to deliver an easy to navigate resource that highlights the total solutions approach the company provides. This uniquely spans both trailer and loading bay design to enhance both the efficiency and the synergy between the two.
