Pictured: Mel Belich, Calgary Airport Authority Board Chair (L) and His Worship Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi (R) join Andrew Williams, CEO of DHL Express Canada, in officially opening DHL’s expanded cargo facilities at YYC Calgary International Airport.
CALGARY, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — YYC Calgary International Airport’s new 100,000 square foot Specialized Cargo Facility was officially opened today with a ribbon-cutting at DHL Express Canada’s expanded warehouse and logistics operation.
His Worship Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Mel Belich, Chair of the Board of The Calgary Airport Authority joined Andrew Williams, CEO of DHL Express Canada, in cutting the ribbon to officially open DHL’s new 38,000 square foot space – which triples the size of that company’s operations at YYC.
YYC’s newest air cargo facility provides direct access to the airport’s new dedicated cargo apron and will allow the cargo and logistics company to position itself for future growth in Calgary. It is part of YYC’s Global Logistics Parks, which connect commercial, airside and cargo handling, freight forwarding and logistics companies on more than 330 acres of land.
YYC continues to be the leading air cargo gateway in the province of Alberta. In 2015, air cargo transported through YYC rose to 134,695 tonnes, which represents more than 75 per cent of all air cargo moved in the province.
ABOUT THE CALGARY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
The Calgary Airport Authority is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under the Regional Airports Authorities Act of Alberta. The Calgary Airport Authority is responsible for the management, operation and development of YYC – Calgary International Airport and Springbank Airport (YBW). YYC is an important economic engine for the city, region and province, welcoming 15.48 million passengers in 2015, supporting more than 48,000 jobs and generating more than $8 billion per annum in economic activity.
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