Indian coastal freight attracts major carriers, but regional tension disrupts
India’s growing coastal freight demand looks like the next target for foreign container lines amid ...
Already-growing perishable cargo demand out of India could see further momentum as air cargo specialist Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) looks to add sophisticated logistics capabilities at Bangalore Airport (BLR).
BLR is India’s top air cargo gateway for perishables.
WFS, which Singapore-based SATS acquired last year, has taken over international cargo handling and cold chain operations at BLR under a 15-year licence deal, a move that reportedly follows the termination of a previous contract, with the UK’s Menzies Aviation, after some legal complications.
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