Under the agreement, WFS will provide cargo services to support 11 Boeing 777 passenger services a week and 3 Boeing 777 Freighter flights.
WFS is now responsible for managing all of Qatar Airways Cargo’s cargo handling at JFK including cargo acceptance, screening, build-up and breakdown of pallets and containers at Building 75.
It also provides full freighter handling and ramp parking at Building 76.
Mike Simpson, Executive Vice President, Americas at WFS, says, “As the largest cargo handler at JFK, Qatar Airways Cargo recognises the value we will bring to their operational efficiency and customer experience through the significant expertise and resources we can leverage. Qatar Airways’ customers will enjoy a priority service through the dedicated WFS warehouse facility we are providing for the airline.”
WFS is in the process of obtaining GDP certification at Building 75 to support the handling of pharma and other special products.
Intuitive tools have been adopted by WFS for management and frontline staff to manage and track its cargo operation, including visual dashboards, across all JFK facilities.
A new dock management system allows trucking companies to book appointments for collecting and delivering cargo, resulting in significant resource planning and productivity gains.
In 2024, WFS will commence a 15-year lease on a 346,000 square-foot cargo terminal in the first phase of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Vision Plan to enhance the international reputation of JFK.