Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) Holland has announced its intention to acquire Menzies World Cargo (Amsterdam) as it aims to expand its presence at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

The proposed acquisition, which is subject to certain conditions including local works council consultation, is set to increase WFS’ warehouse capacity and cargo handling capabilities at one of Europe’s busiest air cargo locations.

WFS says the additional warehouse will provide it with incremental capacity and enable it to capitalise on its strong local customer relations and service levels and position itself for growth over the long term.

John Batten, chief executive for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEAA) at WFS, said: “WFS has served Amsterdam Airport Schiphol since 2000 and is now operating at close to maximum capacity. The station expansion at the Dutch ‘main port’ for air cargo is an important strategic milestone which will give WFS the capacity and capability to deliver long-term value to our stakeholders.

“WFS operates in Europe’s five largest airports by cargo volume and we are excited to see WFS enlarge its footprint at a time of strong demand for its services.

“We are optimistic that the business pipeline will soon fill the newly acquired capacity and take WFS to the next stage of its growth.

“We look forward to welcoming new colleagues from Menzies to help build for the future together.”

AMS has the largest cargo storage capacity among Dutch airports, operates more direct cargo flights to more destinations than any other airport in the Netherlands and is well-connected with international road, rail and canal routes passing through the airport.

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