FCS wins new contract with EDT – eDirect Transport
FCS to expand dedicated e-commerce handling facility at Germany’s biggest air logistics gateway by 300% to 2,000 sq.m.
Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS), a subsidiary of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has won a contract with EDT - eDirect Transport, a global logistics platform specialising in cross-border e-commerce between China and Europe.
Under the agreement, FCS will provide comprehensive e-commerce & freight forwarder handling (EFFH) services at Frankfurt Airport, says an official release from FCS.
The latest development extends WFS and SATS’ cooperation with EDT, which already includes agreements for e-commerce handling at CDG and LGG airports, the release added.
"The new contract in Frankfurt coincides with FCS’ investment to expand its dedicated e-commerce handling facility at Germany’s biggest air logistics gateway by 300 percent to 2,000 sq.m. FCS will commence specialist handling of import e-commerce shipments for EDT."
"With our investment to expand e-commerce handling capacity in Frankfurt, FCS is sending a clear signal to leading companies like EDT that we are supporting their special service requirements, and we are making a strong commitment to these partnerships," says Claus Wagner, Managing Director, FCS. "In addition to greater capacity, we have a specialist team for e-commerce handling, and this, along with our existing contracts with major airlines serving the German market from key origin points in China, has enabled us to win EDT’s business.
"E-commerce traffic into Germany is growing strongly and this cooperation with EDT as one of our first dedicated e-commerce customers will further develop Frankfurt Airport’s reputation as a premier hub for e-commerce in Europe, supported by the local Customs authority."
Mostly destined for the German consumer market, EDT e-commerce shipments arrive onboard scheduled carriers, including major Chinese airline clients of FCS in Frankfurt, the release added.
