Freighter operator Silk Way West Airlines has entered into a new multi-year agreement with handler dnata at Singapore’s Changi Airport.
Under the agreement, dnata will support Silk Way West Airlines’ twice-weekly freighter services at Changi.
The partnership is expected to cover more than 100 freighter flights annually and over 15,000 tonnes of cargo each year, including general freight, temperature-sensitive goods, and specialized shipments such as oil and gas, aviation and aerospace equipment.
“Singapore plays an important role in Silk Way West Airlines’ global cargo network, connecting the Asia Pacific region with key markets across the Middle East, Europe and beyond,” the airline said in a press release.
Onno Pietersma, chief operating officer at the airline, explained: “Singapore is an important gateway in our global cargo network, and reliable ground and cargo handling is essential to maintaining efficient and seamless freighter operations.
“Our continued cooperation with dnata supports our focus on operational excellence, service reliability and delivering dependable cargo solutions to our customers worldwide.”
Tom Alwyn-Jones, managing director of dnata’s airport operations unit in Singapore, added: “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.”
The two companies already have agreements covering Amsterdam, Dubai, and multiple destinations in Iraq.
In total, dnata handles more than 1,000 flights and “significant cargo volumes” each year.
The wider partnership has expanded through a joint venture aimed at developing an aviation services hub at Azerbaijan’s newly built cargo airport in the Alat Free Economic Zone.
The venture, set to launch with the opening of the new terminal in April 2027, will initially focus on cargo and ground handling, before expanding into catering, freight forwarding, de-icing, and a range of additional services.
The aim is to build an integrated one-stop-shop for airlines and airport customers
In Singapore, dnata handles approximately 250,000 tonnes of cargo annually.
