News / WFS buys LA handler Mercury Air Cargo amid fears of lack of competition

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has acquired Mercury Air Cargo, the largest air cargo handler in Los Angeles, according to industry insiders.

The deal has taken some three months to prepare as the handling division had to be separated from Mercury Air Group, which operates a fuel subsidiary and a government services arm.

The news will raise concerns over an increased lack of competition in handling, particularly in the US.

As reported in The Loadstar Premium last month, the debt-heavy sector, which comprises numerous ...