An agreement allows Rafid to maintain dnata ground handling equipment
dnata enters the German market by acquiring Wiskerchen
Wesscribe is the exclusive operator of the Cologne Bonn Freight Center.
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dnata, the world's leading provider of aviation and travel services, has announced the expansion of its cargo operations in Europe with the acquisition of Wiskerchen Ground Handling, its first investment in Germany.
The company confirmed in a statement that its entry into the German market, which requires government approval, will contribute to strengthening its position as a leading global provider of freight services.
dnata revealed that it had entered into an agreement with Oliver Hellwig, owner of Wiskerchen, to acquire all of the company's shares.
«Cologne/Bonn Airport»
According to the statement, Weisscribe is the exclusive operator of the Cologne Bonn Cargo Centre, a 12,000 square meter facility at Cologne/Bonn Airport, which provides a full range of freight services with a team of around 180 employees.
The company handles more than 85,000 tons of merchandise annually, including general merchandise and perishable products, pharmaceuticals, dangerous goods, electronics and consumer goods.
Cologne/Bonn Airport is also the third largest airport in Germany, in terms of cargo operations, with great potential for further growth in the future.
The airport operates around the clock and is ideally located in the heart of Northwest Europe, with an excellent road network.
During 2021, the airport set a new record, as the goods it handled recorded a growth of 14%.
first investment
dnata's European Regional CEO, Stuart Angus, said: “We are pleased to announce our first investment in Germany, as part of our ongoing investment in freight infrastructure.
Since 2014, we have invested in nine new cargo facilities in Europe, and we look forward to playing our part in the next phase of the development of Cologne/Bonn Airport as a major cargo hub.”
logistic center
For his part, Chairman of the Executive Board of Cologne/Bonn Airport, Thelo Schmidt, said: “We are pleased to welcome (dnata), the world-renowned player in the field of airport services, stressing that the commitment of “dnata” will help raise the efficiency of cargo handling at the hub. The freight, also confirms the quality of the airport's location, in addition to its position as the most important logistics center in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
maintenance agreement
In another context, "Rafid Vehicle Solutions Company" signed an agreement with "Dnata", the global provider of air travel services.
Under the agreement, Rafid will provide comprehensive repairs to dnata's engines and ground handling equipment, which will be carried out at the specialized repair center at Rafid's modern facility, which covers an area of 50,000 square meters in Al Azra area, Sharjah.
Salem Saeed Al Midfa, CEO of Rafid Vehicle Solutions, said: “We look forward to working with (dnata), the world’s leading name in air travel services, to enhance the efficiency of the company’s ground handling equipment system, which will enable it to maintain its efficiency in providing the best services. For domestic and international airlines.
For his part, Ross Saunders, Senior Director of Planning, Engineering and Systems at dnata for Technical Services, said that signing the agreement with Rafid is in line with dnata's strategy of cooperating with supply partners in the UAE, who have experience and competence in supporting us, to provide equipment Safe, serviceable ground support to meet our needs and provide operational requirements at Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central.
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