Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), owned by SATS, has officially opened a new 25,400 square meter cargo terminal at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. This facility, designated as Aéroport de Lyon DC1, is strategically located within the airport's Cargoport zone. Its primary function is to centralize all of WFS's operations in Lyon into one modern and optimized location, which also benefits from direct access to the airport's runways.
For freight forwarders and operations managers, this development signifies improved efficiency and potentially faster turnaround times for air cargo moving through Lyon. The consolidation of operations into a single, directly connected facility should streamline handling processes, reduce transit times, and enhance overall reliability. The inclusion of 4,400 square meters of cold rooms suggests a significant boost in capacity for temperature-sensitive cargo, which is crucial for pharmaceuticals and perishables. This could make Lyon a more attractive gateway for such specialized airfreight, potentially impacting routing decisions and offering more robust cold chain options.
