dnata has won a new multi-year contract with Silk Way Group to provide cargo and freighter handling services at Singapore Changi Airport.
The company says it will be supporting Silk Way Group’s twice-weekly freighter services at SIN, with the operation expected to handle more than 15,000 tonnes of cargo each year, including general freight, temperature-sensitive goods and specialised shipments such as oil and gas, aviation and aerospace equipment.
The agreement builds on dnata’s longstanding relationship with Silk Way Group across multiple international markets, where it already handles more than 1,000 flights and significant cargo volumes each year. More recently, the partnership has extended to a joint venture to develop an aviation services hub in Azerbaijan.
Tom Alwyn-Jones, Managing Director of dnata’s Airport Operations unit in Singapore, said: “This agreement reflects the strength of our operations in Singapore and our ability to support freighter carriers in a fast-paced and highly coordinated hub, working closely with partners across the Changi Airport community – something our team here takes real pride in.
“For us, it’s about delivering consistent, reliable handling on the ground – ensuring aircraft turnarounds, cargo flows and service standards are maintained, even as operational demands continue to increase. That comes down to having the right teams, processes and systems in place locally, working together to keep operations running smoothly at scale.”
Onno Pietersma, Chief Operating Officer of Silkway West Airlines, said: “Reliable ground and cargo handling is critical to maintaining efficient freighter operations, particularly in major transit hubs such as Singapore. With dnata’s support on the ground, we are well positioned to maintain high operational standards and continue delivering dependable service across our network.”
