Emirates SkyCargo Strengthens European Operations with New Five-Year Deal at Frankfurt with WFS

(IN SHORT) Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has signed a new five-year agreement to handle Emirates SkyCargo’s freight operations at Frankfurt Airport. This move bolsters the longstanding alliance between WFS and Emirates, with the group now serving the airline at 21 stations globally. As a major hub in Emirates’ European network, Frankfurt supports over 1,400 tonnes of weekly cargo capacity. WFS will provide secure and specialized services, especially for pharmaceutical, automotive, and industrial shipments. The partnership aligns with both companies’ goals of operational excellence and robust trade support across global markets.

(PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 2025-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has secured a significant new five-year contract with Emirates SkyCargo to handle its cargo operations at Frankfurt Airport, one of Europe’s premier freight gateways. This latest development strengthens an already deep-rooted global collaboration between SATS/WFS and Emirates, extending their partnership to 21 strategic locations across the airline’s international network.

Frankfurt Airport is a cornerstone of Emirates SkyCargo’s European operations, offering over 1,400 tonnes of cargo capacity weekly via six freighter and 21 passenger flights. The new agreement will see WFS deliver specialized and secure cargo handling solutions at this critical hub, including support for time-sensitive shipments such as pharmaceuticals, automotive components, and heavy machinery.

John Batten, CEO Gateway Services EMEAA at WFS, emphasized the importance of the deal: “Frankfurt is a vital node in Emirates’ global cargo operations. Our ongoing investments in pharmaceutical infrastructure and our team’s proven expertise in handling complex cargo enable us to meet Emirates’ high standards for reliability and efficiency.”

Robert Fordree, Emirates SkyCargo’s Senior Vice President of Operations Worldwide, added: “Frankfurt plays a crucial role in linking Germany’s economic engine to international markets. Enhancing our collaboration with WFS at this location allows us to continue providing dependable and agile cargo services, while supporting the evolving needs of our customers in key industries.”

This latest milestone reinforces WFS’ expanding footprint across Europe and reaffirms its reputation as a trusted logistics partner for global air carriers seeking tailored cargo handling capabilities.

SOURCE: Worldwide Flight Services