Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, will advance air cargo handling innovation and sustainability at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as it celebrates the opening of the first new cargo terminal to be built at the airport in 30 years.
With the opening of the new facility at the end of January, WFS’s warehouse footprint at JFK now exceeds one million square feet across eight facilities, reinforcing its position as the airport’s largest provider of cargo handling services. WFS currently serves 38 international and domestic airline customers at JFK, says an official release.
“WFS is proud of its 41 years of service to our customers at New York JFK,” says Mike Simpson, Chief Executive Officer, Gateway Services, Americas, WFS. “Building 260 marks a new era for WFS and air cargo at one of the main gateways to the United States. This cutting-edge facility reflects our commitment to innovation, sustainability and operational excellence in our drive to serve customers better. Building 260 sets new standards for efficiency and safety, and is a showpiece not just for JFK’s aviation ecosystem but to the air cargo industry worldwide. 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.”
With 350,000 sq. ft. of floor space, Building 260 represents a step forward for WFS and the air cargo industry at JFK by embracing cutting-edge technology, environmentally sustainable practices and robust safety and security protocols, the release added. “The opening of the facility increases WFS’s cargo capacity at New York JFK by 25 percent and establishes the first-ever dedicated on-airport handling facility for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products and perishable cargo. Over 3,000 sq. ft of cooler space enables the handling of perishable and pharmaceutical goods requiring variable temperature ranges of between 2-8°C or 15-25°C.”
Adjacent to the new WFS cargo terminal is a ramp area that can accommodate up to three Boeing 747-400/777 or similar-sized wide body freighters and has already received its first arrival with Atlas Air, the release added.
“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,” adds Frank Clemente, SVP Cargo, Americas, WFS.
