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dnata Renews Lödige Partnership to Strengthen Cargo Operations at Singapore Changi Airport

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dnata Extends Cargo Handling Partnership with Lödige in Singapore
dnata Extends Cargo Handling Partnership with Lödige in Singapore

Global air and travel services provider dnata has expanded its long-standing partnership with Lödige Industries to enhance cargo handling operations at Singapore Changi Airport, reinforcing its commitment to operational efficiency and long-term infrastructure reliability.

Under the renewed agreement, Lödige Industries will continue maintaining and upgrading multiple cargo handling systems across dnata’s facilities at Singapore Changi Airport. The scope of work includes the Automatic Cargo Handling System (ACHS), Pallet Cargo Handling System (PCHS), as well as mechanical systems supporting dnata’s cool chain and perishables operations.

A key highlight of the collaboration is the continued support for the first material handling system installed by Lödige in Asia in 1979. The system, which has been operational for more than four decades, is now undergoing upgrades aimed at improving long-term performance and supporting rising cargo volumes in Singapore’s fast-growing airfreight market.

The partnership reflects dnata’s broader strategy to modernise cargo infrastructure while ensuring uninterrupted service reliability. Singapore remains one of dnata’s most significant cargo hubs globally, with the company’s Changi facilities capable of handling approximately 550,000 tonnes of cargo annually.

Industry observers note that investments in automated cargo systems and predictive maintenance are becoming increasingly critical as airports and ground handlers face pressure to improve turnaround efficiency, reduce downtime and support temperature-sensitive cargo flows. The Singapore operation is particularly important for pharmaceutical, perishables and e-commerce shipments moving through Southeast Asia.

Lödige Industries has previously supported dnata through several infrastructure enhancement projects at Changi Airport, including upgrades to perishables handling facilities and the implementation of elevating transfer vehicle systems. Beyond Singapore, the two companies have also collaborated on cargo terminal developments and system upgrades in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, London Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol airports.

The renewed agreement underscores a growing trend in the air cargo sector where operators are prioritising lifecycle extension and technology upgrades over complete system replacement. By modernising existing infrastructure while maintaining operational continuity, dnata aims to strengthen service resilience and prepare for future cargo demand growth across Asia-Pacific.

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