Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) will upgrade and expand the two terminal facilities at its Bengaluru Gateway to shortly take the ultimate annual cargo handling capacity to more than 250,000 Metric Tons of general cargo and more than 80,000 MT of cold chain cargo in phases.
CT Bureau
WFS, member of the SATS Group, launched operations at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bengaluru. WFS (Bengaluru) Private Limited, a 74:26 JV between WFS and airport operator Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), will operate a cargo terminal facility at India’s third largest cargo hub at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (IATA: BLR). It will have a concession period of 15 years beginning 24 May 2023.
WFS will also be the exclusive operator of BLR’s Dedicated Cold Chain Facility during the concession period. WFS will be making significant investments into upgrading and expanding the two terminal facilities at its BLR Gateway to shortly take the ultimate annual cargo handling capacity to more than 250,000 MT of general cargo and over 80,000 MT of cold chain cargo in phases.
John Batten, CEO, Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia (EMEAA), WFS said, “Our operation in Bengaluru represents the WFS’ first foray into cargo handing in India. As the global leader in air cargo handling, the WFS looks forward to adding value to the Indian air cargo industry by introducing world class practices, ensuring better efficiency, and driving productivity improvements, which we believe to be well aligned with the Centre’s National Air Cargo Policy and related ambitions.”
He added, “We will introduce highest global standards for safety, security, environment, and operational excellence and invest in improving and expanding the cargo infrastructure at our BLR Gateway. Finally, we believe WFS can play an important role in aiding and facilitating the BIAL’s air cargo growth ambitions, the broader Bengaluru region, and India overall.”
