WFS secures cargo handling license at Oslo airport

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has been awarded a cargo handling license at Oslo Airport, subject to certain conditions, as part of airport operator Avinor’s efforts to support the future growth of Norway’s import and export trade.

Avinor said expanding the number of cargo handling providers at Oslo Airport will increase capacity and competition for airlines, freight forwarders and cargo owners, while strengthening the airport’s position as a key air freight hub in Northern Europe.

The new license further expands WFS’s global handling network. Together, WFS and SATS provide cargo handling services at more than 225 stations across 27 countries, covering trade routes responsible for over 50% of global air cargo volumes.

Eva Beate Lande, Head of Cargo at Avinor, said, “This is very good news for Oslo Airport and the cargo community. We have never previously had three cargo handlers at the airport, and a third operator will increase capacity and provide an even better offering for airlines, freight forwarders and cargo owners.”

The move comes as Oslo Airport continues to experience rising demand for cargo services. The addition of a new handling operator is expected to strengthen the resilience of the cargo supply chain, support the growth of Norwegian and international air freight, and reinforce Oslo Airport’s role as a key regional cargo hub while supporting the further development of its Cargo West area.

WFS expects to play a significant role in the next phase of Oslo Airport’s growth. Located at Gardermoen, the airport is Northern Europe’s largest full-freighter hub and a key gateway for time-critical and perishable exports, including Norwegian seafood. With demand for cargo services continuing to rise, Oslo Airport is further strengthening its position as an important air freight hub.

John Batten, Chief Executive Officer, Gateway Services Europe, Middle East, and Africa at WFS, said, “We thank Avinor for this significant opportunity to expand the WFS and SATS network in Norway and, most importantly, to be able to support the continued cargo growth of Oslo Airport and its customers. Norway is an exciting market for air cargo. We look forward to working with Avinor and the airport community to develop a competitive and customer-focused service offering, which will be linked to SATS’ global air cargo network across 27 countries.”