Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has won a long-term contract to become the handling partner of SAS Cargo at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, one of the airline’s main Scandinavian hubs.
The contract, which begins on 24 February 2025, follows a comprehensive selection process by SAS Cargo, and represents the first time the airline has teamed up with a third-party handling provider at one of its Scandinavian hubs. It also expands SAS Cargo’s commercial partnership with WFS, which already has cargo handling contracts with the airline in Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands and Spain.
“Arlanda, Stockholm, is a very important hub for us at SAS Cargo, and the decision to partner with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a consistent and reliable service to our customers. Thanks to WFS’s expanded experience, combined with the recent acquisition of Terminal & Transporttjänst i Sigtuna AB ( TT) and APH Logistics AB (APH), we are confident in their experience and high operational standards that will ensure “The teams come together, on both ends, for a smooth transition and an efficient processing process that continues to meet our customers’ expectations.”
“This is a very important contract for WFS in Sweden and reflects the reputation for quality service we have built with SAS Cargo at other major airports in Europe. It is testament to our ability to deliver a long-term partnership,” commented Mark Claessen, Senior Vice President North Europe and Africa at WFS. Long term airline with global growth potential.” “SAS Cargo is a leading provider of air freight services in Northern Europe, connecting Scandinavia to global markets and we share its commitment to prioritizing operational excellence and improvement.” Continuous.”
Winning this new contract will strengthen WFS’s position as the largest independent cargo handling company at Arlanda, Sweden’s main international airport. WFS handles eight airline clients at three facilities. The combined warehouse capacity of 16,300 square meters includes refrigeration facilities for temperature-controlled and perishable goods as well as a Border Inspection Post (BIP).
WFS has been providing cargo handling services in Stockholm Arlanda since 2012, and in June 2024, it increased its local infrastructure, market opportunities and expertise in Sweden through the acquisition of Terminal & Transporttjänst i Sigtuna AB (TT) and APH Logistics AB (APH). This represents another important milestone in the company’s strategic growth plan in Sweden and will greatly support the success of the SAS Cargo partnership.
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