Worldwide Flight Services has finalised its takeover of Aviapartner Cargo NV at Brussels Airport following full regulatory approval, bringing more than 200 staff and a 33,000 sq m cargo terminal into the WFS fold.
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company and the world’s largest air cargo handler, has successfully completed its acquisition of Aviapartner Cargo NV at Brussels Airport. The deal adds full freighter ramp handling, towing and airside transportation capabilities to WFS’s existing Brussels operation, and more than 200 Aviapartner Cargo employees will transfer to WFS under the terms of the agreement.
WFS will take over Aviapartner Cargo’s 33,000 sq m cargo terminal, which includes two specialist pharmaceutical handling areas, a Phyto Sanitary inspection point, and dedicated mail and courier handling services. Aviapartner will continue to deliver ground handling services for passenger and private aviation at the airport.
WFS first opened at Brussels in 1992 and already operates two warehouse facilities spanning nearly 30,000 sq m, handling cargo for more than 50 airlines. The company also maintains a growing presence in Liège, providing ramp and warehouse handling for 12 airlines as well as Cainiao, the e-commerce logistics arm of Alibaba Group.
“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.”
