Cargo security solutions provider, Global K9 (GK9), and air cargo logistics services expert, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) have been working together since 2021. In that time, the collaboration has grown to cover over 25 facilities in 9 U.S. cities: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Portland, San Francisco, Dallas, and Houston. The latter two are the latest to join the portfolio, as it was announced this week that WFS has appointed Global K9 the exclusive cargo screening provider for its facilities at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Under the new agreement, GK9 will manage all screening operations at both locations, deploying certified canine detection teams, X-ray screening, and dedicated compliance officers to ensure full adherence to regulatory requirements.
DFW, where WFS’ U.S. headquarters are located, ranks among its busiest North American locations by cargo tonnage. Last year, a quarter of a million tons of cargo passed through its warehouses, while IAH saw 115,000 tons of cargo traffic. From now on, all cargo passing through these hubs will be screened by GK9.
Eric Hare, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, GK9, stated: “Our operations offer a complete detection solution for air cargo, enabling us to manage every aspect of the screening process with a high level of precision, and we’re looking forward to providing this for such a long-running customer. Being the sole screening provider for one of WFS’ most important locations in the US is a testament to the consistency of GK9’s work since the beginning of our partnership.”
Ben Dawson, Vice President Operations, WFS Americas, added: “Efficiency throughout our operations is essential to WFS and our customers, especially at our busiest locations; but this can never be at the expense of safety and security. Partnering with Global K9 allows us to deliver the high level of service our customers have come to rely on while meeting stringent compliance standards for the safe and secure movement of cargo.”
