Menzies to open new cargo facilities at Western Sydney Airport
Long-term lease will see Menzies operate a 22,500 sq.m. facility for the next two decades.
Menzies Aviation will open a new facility as part of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) cargo precinct in late 2026.
The long-term lease will see Menzies operate a 22,500 sq.m. facility for the next two decades, during which time the company will specialise in handing pharmaceutical and cool chain products, e-commerce and heavy cargo from a 12,500 sq.m warehouse, says an official release from Menzies.
"With a state-of-the-art elevating transfer vehicle (ETV) system capable of handling over 150 main deck ULDs, local teams are expected to handle in excess of 150,000 tonnes annually."
With direct airside access, multiple freighter bays adjacent to the warehouse and compatibility with autonomous vehicles and robotic solutions, the cutting-edge facility presents multiple benefits to Menzies’ airline and freighter customers, the release added. "In fact, from day one, WSI’s cargo precinct will boost Sydney’s air cargo capacity by around 33 percent."
Beau Paine, Global Head of Cargo, Menzies Aviation says: “We’re looking forward to 2026 when this state-of-the-art cargo facility will open as part of the new Western Sydney International Airport. This operation will enable us to deliver first-class, interconnected cargo services at both of Sydney’s international airports, expanding our service offering to our airline and freighter customers. We’re excited to increase our footprint in Australia and support the country’s thriving air cargo sector.”
Simon Hickey, CEO, WSI adds: “Menzies Aviation is an excellent addition to WSI’s 24/7 cargo precinct. Securing a world-leading service provider demonstrates the substantial opportunities this hub will provide for businesses to grow and access new markets over the years to come. The precinct and our partners will also help generate thousands more jobs for Western Sydney locals during construction and operations, which is just another way we’re supercharging the nation’s economy and supporting resilient supply chains on which all Australians rely.”
