SATS’ WFS bags 5-year cargo handling contract from Emirates

WFS will provide its services for Emirates’ cargo arm at Frankfurt Airport.

SATS’ Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded a new five-year cargo handling contract with Emirates SkyCargo’s cargo arm at Frankfurt Airport.

Under the agreement, WFS will enhance Emirates’ cargo operations at Frankfurt Airport, which serves as a key hub in its European cargo network, by providing secure and efficient handling services.

Frankfurt Airport has a freight division offering a weekly cargo capacity of over 1,400 tonnes.

Currently, SATS provides specialised gateway services at 21 stations across Emirates’ global network.

“By expanding our global partnership with WFS to Frankfurt, we will enhance our existing operations and ensure we can deliver goods quickly, reliably, and efficiently, strengthening trade links between Germany’s vibrant business community and the wider world,” Robert Fordree, senior vice president of Operations Worldwide at Emirates SkyCargo said.