Air Cargo Management

WFS opens ‘milestone’ cargo facility at New York’s JFK airport

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has opened a new cargo facility at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK); the airport’s first new-build cargo terminal in 30 years.
photo_camera With 350,000 sq ft of floor space, 'Building 260' represents a transformative step forward for WFS and the air cargo industry at JFK.

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has opened a new cargo facility at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK); the airport’s first new-build cargo terminal in 30 years.

WFS currently serves 38 international and domestic airline customers at JFK and with the opening of the new facility, WFS’ footprint at JFK now exceeds 1 million square feet across eight facilities, making it the airport’s largest provider of cargo handling services.

Equipped with the latest technologies to give customers real-time visibility on shipments, Auto Dimensioning Equipment for compliance with carrier requirements, and Automated ETV (Elevating Transport Vehicle) and Unit Load Device (ULD) Management systems, Building 260 is state-of-the-art which will help to streamline operations.

Mike Simpson, chief executive of gateway services for Americas at WFS, a SATS company, said: “This cutting-edge facility reflects our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence in our drive to serve customers better.

“The facility embodies our dedication to connecting the world through logistics and embraces new levels of digitalisation and sustainability that will act as a model for other new cargo operations around the world.”

Adjacent to the new WFS cargo terminal is a ramp area that can accommodate up to three Boeing 747-400/777 or similar-sized widebody freighters and has already received its first arrival with Atlas Air.

Sustainability solutions built into the new facility all support SATS’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) group priorities from electric forklift trucks to EV charging stations for both ground support equipment and customer/employee vehicles. The centralised ETV system for automated ULD dispatch to the ramp and warehouse also streamlines operations and reduces equipment usage.

Frank Clemente, senior vice president of cargo for Americas at WFS, said: “Building 260 reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional service and setting new benchmarks for the industry. It’s a milestone achievement that positions us to meet the future demands of global logistics with confidence and excellence.”

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