WFS has completed its acquisition of Menzies World Cargo AMS

Flying the WFS flag in AMS. Image: WFS

Initially signed and announced in AUG24, the acquisition by Worldwide Flight Services Holland B.V. (WFS) of Menzies World Cargo (Amsterdam) B.V. (which is part of Menzies Aviation’s General Cargo Handling Operations at the country’s leading airport – Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS)), was successfully completed on 31JAN25. In other words, all formalities such as consulting with the local works council and other required conditions have been processed, and WFS now owns part of Menzies Aviation’s cargo handling operations in AMS. WFS, which has been active in AMS cargo handling operations since 2005, now offers over 50,000 m² of warehouse space in which to serve its 120+ airline partners and freight forwarding customers. “The additional cargo capacity will support the continuation of WFS’ high service levels in Amsterdam and provide space for future growth,” the release states, going on to underline that: “Our strong growth over this period is a tribute to the professionalism and support of the entire WFS team in Amsterdam, and the trust placed in us by our customers. This acquisition reflects our strong commitment to the airport and its cargo community as well as our focus on providing the infrastructure and people capable of delivering high service standards for our customers and a platform for growth.” John Batten, Chief Executive Officer, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia (EMEAA) at WFS, stated: “The Menzies World Cargo employees joining us as part of this acquisition, are a welcome addition to our team and will help us ensure WFS continues to play a key role in the growth of Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport as one of Europe’s Premier Air Cargo Gateways.”

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