BREAKING NEWS  PHOTO: Keith Filander (Director Cargo Operations dnata (Australia) and Steve Woodlands (WSI GM Air Cargo)Sydney, Australia, April 23, 2026: dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, will invest approximately A$32 million to?establish?a dedicated cargo terminal operation at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), reinforcing its long-term commitment to the New South Wales market and Australia's?aviation industry.? dnata?will?operate?from a 5,000 sqm warehouse facility within WSI's 24-hour Cargo Precinct, supported by an?additional?4,000 sqm of surrounding land. The airport will deliver the site as a cold shell, with?dnata?undertaking a full operational fit-out of the terminal, including critical infrastructure and the installation of a semi-motorised materials handling system. Approximately A$6 million of the investment will be?allocated?to specialised equipment and technology to ensure scalable,?efficient?and future-ready cargo operations, including capabilities to support specialised cargo such as pharmaceuticals and other time- and temperature-sensitive shipments. Freighter operations are scheduled to?commence?in July 2026, ahead of the airport's full passenger opening later?this?year.? The facility?will?handle up to 60,000 tonnes of cargo annually at maturity, strengthening capacity in New South Wales, which plays?a central role?in Australia's air freight network.? The new operation is projected to create approximately 50 direct roles in its?initial?phase, with further employment opportunities?anticipated?as volumes grow and operations expand. In addition to direct jobs, the facility?will?generate broader economic benefits across freight?forwarding,?logistics, ground?handling?and associated supply chain services in Western Sydney. MEDIA RELEASE AVAILABLE HERE |