Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company and the world’s largest air cargo handler, has completed its acquisition of Aviapartner Cargo NV at Brussels Airport.
The transaction has received full regulatory approval. It expands WFS’s service capabilities in Brussels to include full freighter ramp handling, towing and airside transportation. Additionally, more than 200 Aviapartner Cargo employees will join WFS as part of the deal.
The acquisition increases WFS’s operational footprint and strengthens its position in the Belgian air cargo market.
WFS has operated at Brussels Airport since 1992 and currently provides warehouse handling for more than 50 airlines across two facilities covering nearly 30,000m² (c. 323,000ft²). The company also maintains operations in Liège, where it provides ramp and warehouse handling services for 12 airlines, as well as Cainiao, the e-commerce logistics arm of Alibaba Group.
As part of the deal, WFS will assume control of Aviapartner Cargo’s 33,000m² cargo terminal at Brussels Airport. The facility includes two pharmaceutical handling areas, a Phyto Sanitary inspection point and dedicated mail and courier handling services.
Aviapartner will continue to provide ground handling services for passenger airlines and executive/private aviation at the airport.
“We are delighted to have completed this acquisition and to be adding more capacity, customers, and skilled workers to the WFS operation at Brussels, Airport,” said Philippe Torry, WFS managing director, Belgium. “The addition of freighter and ramp handling capabilities to the WFS portfolio in Brussels will also boost our growth opportunities with both existing and new clients.”
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