Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has secured a five-year contract to handle cargo for Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of the world's largest international airline, at Frankfurt Airport.

The companies said this will strengthen SATS and WFS's long-standing partnership with Emirates, with the group now providing specialised gateway services at 21 stations across the airline's global network.

SATS stated that the new agreement strengthens its global collaboration with Emirates across key international markets.

Frankfurt Airport, one of Europe’s busiest cargo hubs, plays a vital role in Emirates’ European network, providing a weekly cargo capacity of over 1,400 tonnes.

"At Frankfurt Airport, our team is focused on implementing the operational excellence and specialised handling capabilities that Emirates requires," said John Batten, CEO Gateway Services, Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia (EMEAA) at WFS. 

"Our significant investment in pharmaceutical handling capabilities at Frankfurt, combined with our proven expertise in managing time-sensitive cargo, positions us to deliver the efficient, secure, and reliable services that Emirates and their customers expect at this important European hub," he added.

Robert Fordree, senior vice president of operations worldwide at Emirates SkyCargo, noted that the carrier operates six scheduled freighters and 21 passenger flights per week.

"Frankfurt is an anchor of our European network. As one of the world's most important financial hubs, we move significant volume in and out of the market, including specialist products such as pharmaceuticals, automobiles and machinery."

"By expanding our global partnership with WFS to Frankfurt, we will enhance our existing operations and ensure we can deliver goods quickly, reliably and efficiently, strengthening trade links between Germany’s vibrant business community and the wider world," Fordree added.

WFS noted that the contract will further solidify its growing presence in the crucial European air cargo market and demonstrate its commitment to providing specialised handling solutions for leading global airlines, such as Emirates.