VATRY International Airport, 10/04/06

Strong growth in the first quarter of 2006
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Vatry International Airport handled 10,830 tonnes of freight in the first quarter of 2006, up more than 72.6% on the same period last year.

The rise in traffic is due to the growing number of all-cargo operations dedicated to perishable goods. Close to 500 tonnes of fresh produce arrive each week at Vatry making it one of the leading specialists for this type of traffic in the greater part of north-east Europe.             

Thanks to its cargo terminal, made up in large part of temperature-controlled cold store facilities and to competitive handling services, Vatry is seeing a steady increase in tonnage. Apart from fish, other types of fresh produce transit through Vatry depending on the season. For example, fruit and vegetables cultivated in East Africa add to the tonnage. Vatry’s perishable traffic also includes another product, no less fragile and requiring swift and efficient handling – flowers; these too mostly grown in the fertile valleys of Kenya, the world's leading producer of cut flowers.

Located 150 km from Paris and operated by private management company, S.E.V.E,  Vatry International Airport is entirely dedicated to all-cargo activities and open round the clock.

 

VATRY International Airport, 23/03/06

Setting up of ELWIS IT System
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Already in place at around 30 airports in Asia, Europe and South America, ELWIS,
- a complete, modular IT system for air cargo handling developed by Lufthansa Systems -  has now been installed at Vatry International Airport

The IT system covers the entire workflow from physical handling to documentation, automated customs clearance and complete invoicing of the handling services.  In the course of its ongoing development, ELWIS anticipates new market requirements and integrates the latest industry standards.

Vatry International Airport - France’s third ranking regional airport for cargo in 2005 -  continues to equip itself with the latest technology in order to keep pace with constant development in the sector and meet customers expectations in optimum fashion.      

Ideally located in proximity to the major economic centres of north-eastern Europe and built by the Marne Council, Vatry International Airport is operated and marketed by private management company, S.E.V.E., within the framework of a public service concession running until 2020.

VATRY International Airport, 13/01/06

Strong growth in cargo in 2005
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Air cargo traffic almost doubled at Vatry International Airport between 2004 and 2005 with 37,670 tonnes handled at the gateway last year compared with 19,128 tonnes in the previous 12 months.

A major factor has been the marked development in perishable freight (fruit, vegetables and fish). There has also been a significant increase in the transport of supplies to offshore oil-platforms in the Caspian Sea and in charter and humanitarian aid flights.  

In response to the growth in its activities, Vatry International Airport has launched the construction of a second freight terminal with a surface area of 8,100 sq.m and which will raise handling capacity to more than 120,000 tonnes/year. The terminal will enter service in October this year.   

As for aircraft parking, the addition of 4 positions will allow 8 wide-bodied aircraft to be parked at the same time.     

Located 150 kms east of Paris, Vatry International Airport is operated by private management company, S.E.V.E., within the framework of a public service concession signed with the Marne council.

VATRY International Airport, 10/11/05

300 tonnes of Beaujolais bound for Japan
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Since last year, Vatry has figured among the main export gateways favoured by freight forwarders specialising in the shipment of Beaujolais, in particular to Japan. In this respect, close to 300 tonnes of Beaujolais were shipped to Tokyo during the course of last week.

Firstly, two Antonov 124s were charted by Nippon Express for the transport of 230 tonnes of Beaujolais, the equivalent of almost 187,440 bottles. Nippon Express, present in France since 1968, is recognised as one of the major operators in global logistics and international transport by air, ocean, road and rail. It is important to underline that the company is one of the leading shippers of Beaujolais in 2005. In addition, 63 tonnes of the young wine, the equivalent of 51,350 bottles, were loaded on to an aircraft operated by Avient on behalf of UPS Supply Chain.

Customs-cleared to the tightest deadlines, the 2005 vintage will arrive in Japan in time to allow tippling to begin there, as usual, several hours before corks are popped in France. Along with Germany and North America, Japan is the biggest consumer of Beaujolais Nouveau.

Dedicated to all-cargo air transport and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Vatry International Airport is occupying an increasingly prominent place in the sector not only at European level but also on the wider international front. In serving as a departure point for Beaujolais shipments to Asia, Vatry is consolidating its expertise in the handling of fresh produce and perishable goods.

VATRY International Airport, 07/11/05

First Realty invests at logistics park
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In response to the significant growth in its all-cargo activities and the need to increase air freight handling capacity, Vatry International Airport has undertaken the construction of a second freight terminal.

With a surface area of 8,100 sq.m, almost double the size of the existing building, Vatry International Airport's second freight terminal will be equipped with four palletisation pits and 12 loading bays, including two which are dedicated to the swift transit of already-completed pallets.

Attracting investment of 7 million euros (excluding taxes), of which one million euros is earmarked for handling facilities, Vatry International Airport's new freight terminal will enter service at the end of 2006.

With the existing 4,200 sq.m terminal comprising a 2,500 sq.m centre dedicated to fresh produce, Vatry International Airport can handle both general cargo and large volumes of perishable goods.

Over the past 12 months, more than 34,000 tonnes of freight have transited though the Vatry International Airport all-cargo hub which is situated 150 km east of Paris.

VATRY International Airport, 09/07/05

Strong growth in cargo traffic
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Investment company FIRST REALTY, a specialist in commercial property development, signed a promise of sale on 15 October 2005 through the intermediary of its president, Adrian Radford-Weiss. The agreement, finalised after several months of negotiations with Vatry's management company, SEVE (Société d’Exploitation de l’Aéroport International de Vatry) entails the acquisition of 4.3 hectares of land situated at the heart of development zone No.2 (plot No.7) in proximity to the A26 motorway.

First Realty is planning to develop, in one or several phases, a to-let logistics facility of 15,000 sq.m, divided into 3 units of 5,000 sq.m. "To this end, a building permit application will be submitted by the end of 2005 with a view to completing the first phase by summer 2006, " Adrian Radford-Weiss explained.

Founded in 1990, by Adrian Radford-Weiss, a British national, First Realty initially undertook several property projects in the Greater Paris area before moving into other regions of France. Specialising in medium-size programmes and with a tight lead-time focus, the company is currently finalising a number of development concepts in the vicinity of cities such as Lyon, Lens, Clermont-Ferrand and Mulhouse. In general, First Realty's projects are for office buildings of up to 1,500 sq.m and warehouses with a maximum size of 15,000 sq.m.

ocated 150 km east of Paris and dedicated to all-cargo air transport, Vatry International Airport also boasts a thriving logistics park. To date, the park offers just over 230,000 sq.m of covered warehouse facilities and has attracted leading names in the transport and logistics sector who have created close to 1,000 jobs on-site.

VATRY International Airport, 06/10/05

Construction of a second freight terminal
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In response to the significant growth in its all-cargo activities and the need to increase air freight handling capacity, Vatry International Airport has undertaken the construction of a second freight terminal.

With a surface area of 8,100 sq.m, almost double the size of the existing building, Vatry International Airport's second freight terminal will be equipped with four palletisation pits and 12 loading bays, including two which are dedicated to the swift transit of already-completed pallets.

Attracting investment of 7 million euros (excluding taxes), of which one million euros is earmarked for handling facilities, Vatry International Airport's new freight terminal will enter service at the end of 2006.

With the existing 4,200 sq.m terminal comprising a 2,500 sq.m centre dedicated to fresh produce, Vatry International Airport can handle both general cargo and large volumes of perishable goods.

Over the past 12 months, more than 34,000 tonnes of freight have transited though the Vatry International Airport all-cargo hub which is situated 150 km east of Paris.

VATRY International Airport, 07/09/05

Strong growth in cargo traffic
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Strong growth in cargo trafficHaving handled 19,128 tonnes of cargo in 2004 as a whole, Vatry International Airport had passed the 24,000 tonnes-mark at the end of August 2005.

Growth in traffic can be largely attributed to a significant rise in the volume of perishables, mostly from Africa and also to increasingly regular charter flights operated by well-known companies for international customers. The market for perishables and its transport by air, accounts for an important part of the total volume of cargo handled worldwide. With its refrigerated storage facilities and Border Inspection Post, Vatry is ideally-equipped to accommodate the buoyant demand for this type of traffic.

In addition to this niche market, Vatry is also well-positioned to handle urgent shipments, possessing the major asset of being able to offer customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week opening. The importance of this round-the clock availability was ably demonstrated recently when several hundreds of tonnes of food relief supplies were shipped from Vatry to Niger.

Lastly, Vatry handles numerous shipments of oil drilling equipment for offshore platforms situated in the Caspian Sea as well as cargoes of IT goods and automotive spare parts bound for international destinations. In order to cope with the growth in traffic and boost handling capacity on that offered by the existing 4,200 sq.m freight terminal, Vatry International Airport has launched the construction of a new 8,100 sq.m facility which will be operational a year from now.

Ideally located in proximity to the major economic centres of north-eastern Europe, between Paris and Luxembourg, Vatry is an international airport specifically designed to handle air cargo to the highest standards and can accommodate all types of  freighter aircraft on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week basis. Built by the Marne council, Vatry International Airport is operated and marketed by private management company, S.E.V.E., within the framework of a public service concession.

VATRY International Airport, 06/04/05

Location of forwarder SOTRACOM AIR TRANSIT
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Forwarder and Customs broker for more than 15 years, SOTRACOM AIR TRANSIT is today recognised as one of the leading specialists in the handling of perishable foodstuffs (fruit, vegetables, fish, flowers, meat, live animals....). Serving as a real interface between the different parties using air transport as a means of shipping their freight, SOTRACOM AIR TRANSIT handles close to 50,000 tonnes of fresh produce annually.
SOTRACOM AIR TRANSIT currently employs 40 staff working from three sites: Orly, Roissy and the Paris wholesale fresh produce market, Rungis Min - where the company has a 2,500 sq.m temperature-controlled warehouse. Thanks to frequent deliveries of fresh produce at Vatry, SOTRACOM AIR TRANSIT, which has forged strong links with the hub over the years, is now setting up a base in the freight terminal in order to manage its own forwarding operations and develop new activities.

Situated 150 kilometres east of Paris, Vatry International Airport, European specialist in all-cargo traffic, has 2,500 sq.m of storage space dedicated to fresh produce. Made up of five temperature-controlled cold store rooms, the perishable foodstuffs centre at Vatry has been approved by the European Community and is recognised as a Border Inspection Post.

VATRY International Airport, 22/03/05

GAZELEY invests in major logistics park development
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On the opening day of the SITL Transport and Logistics Exhibition - March 22 2005, a draft agreement was signed between the Marne Council and S.E.V.E. (Societe d'Exploitation Vatry Europort) and GAZELEY, a subsidiary of US group Wal-Mart.

Specialising in logistics facilities, property developer Gazeley has over the past 15 years delivered more than 2 million sq.m of warehousing and distribution space for leading international companies. Following recent successes in developing several logistics parks in Europe, GAZELEY has chosen Vatry International Airport for the location of new logistics centres. Directly connected to the motorway network linking northern and southern Europe and with railway access, Vatry International Airport's logistics zone more than fits the bill for this kind of investment.

The draft agreement focuses on a two-phase project entailing the sale of land and the construction of a number of logistics buildings.
• The first phase concerns the acquisition of a 15.65-hectare plot of land situated to the south of Logistics Zone 2 and lying in proximity to the Airport's main entrance and the N77 highway.
• Concurrently, GAZELEY will develop a 120-hectare logistics park at the heart of the future Logistics Zone 3. This "Magna Park," initially covering around 40 hectares, will be situated on the edge of the A26 motorway and served by a rail link.

Gazeley's "Magna Parks" concept has enjoyed great success in Europe over the past few years. Entirely dedicated to logistics activities, the "Magna Parks" are designed to meet customer requirements for high-quality, made-to-measure facilities. Strategically located and with excellent transport connections, they offer state-of-the-art buildings set in a leafy, landscaped environment.

Ideally situated in the vicinity of major economic centres in north-eastern Europe, Vatry was ranked among France's leading airports for air cargo traffic in 2004. Since 1998, around ten leading logistics services providers have located at Vatry and who currently occupy 230,000 sq.m of warehousing built on an area of land totalling almost 70 hectares.

Built by the Marne council, Vatry International Airport is operated and marketed by private management company, S.E.V.E., within the framework of a public service concession running until 2020.

 

VATRY International Airport, 13/01/2005

Vatry International Airport:
Cargo traffic totals more than 19,000 tonnes in 2004
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Vatry International Airport has once again posted impressive annual growth in cargo traffic. In 2004, 19,128 tonnes were handled at the gateway - more than double the tonnage recorded in 2003 (8,730 tonnes) - and this enabled Vatry to take its place among France's leading regional airports.
2004 saw Vatry succeed in attracting a number of cargo activities and becoming, in some cases, a traffic hub for operators. One example is Coyne Airways which operates several weekly services to the Caspian Sea region while another is Avient for whom Vatry serves as a European base for flights which are mainly centred on Africa.

Strong links have also been forged between the airport and several other airlines as well as with air cargo professionals - brokers and forwarders - and state-run agencies such as the Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC), Customs, Police and the Veterinary and Phytosanitary inspection service. This all adds up to a solid and dynamic partnership and one which has played an important part in the growth in freight activities at Vatry.

Throughout 2004, Vatry once again demonstrated its capability and know-how in handling shipments of perishable cargo on a regular basis. Imports of fish and numerous shipments of fruit and vegetables allowed Vatry to consolidate its position in this important niche market.

Finally, a number of humanitarian aid groups use the airport on a regular basis within the framework of their operations to ship relief supplies to populations in distress.

Ideally located in proximity to the major economic centres of north-eastern Europe, Vatry is an international airport specifically designed to handle air cargo to the highest standards and can accommodate all types of freighter aircraft on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week basis. Built by the Marne council, the airport is operated and marketed by private management company, S.E.V.E., within the framework of a public service concession.

Vatry International Airport, 08/11/04

Vatry International Airport:Weekly Indian Ocean round-trip service
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October 27, 2004 saw the introduction of a weekly Vatry-Port Louis (Mauritius)- Antananarivo (Madagascar)-Vatry round-trip service.
Jointly-run by Air Mauritius and Air Madagascar, the service is operated by either a DC8 or DC10, depending on the level of demand and transports “general cargo” as well as perishables. Freight is consolidated each Tuesday in Paris by France Handling on behalf of Air Mauritius and by Handlair for Air Madagascar. Thanks to its proximity to the capital and easy accessibility, Vatry is able to take delivery of shipments only several hours before the departure of the flight.

Air Mauritius and Air Madagascar, scheduled carriers to Mauritius and Madagascar respectively, offer a first-class freight service at all of the major gateways in Europe and around the world. In joining forces, they are re-asserting their leading position in the Indian Ocean-East Africa zone.

The new service is the third to have been launched at Vatry International Airport since the beginning of 2004. For the current year as a whole, cargo traffic handled at Vatry is likely to be double that recorded in 2003.* With a payload of between 40 and 65 tonnes per flight, the new round-trip service confirms Vatry’s role as an all-cargo hub at European level and on the wider international scene.


* 2003 Tonnage: 8,730 tonnes of cargo.

VATRY International Airport, 03/09/ 2004

Strong growth in air cargo at Vatry International Airport
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At the end of August 2004, Vatry International Airport reached the 10,000 tonnes mark for air cargo traffic handled during the year surpassing the tonnage for 2003 as a whole (8,730 tonnes).

Vatry continues to develop its niche for the shipment of fresh produce, particularly from Africa and bound for European markets. UK-based AVIENT, which has just set up its French base at Vatry, operates a programme of several weekly round trips. The carrier has recently increased its services at the hub with the introduction of a DC10-30F flying five weekly flights on African and South American routes. Apart from this main activity, the Airport has increased its role as a gateway for humanitarian aid while numerous charter operations for outsize cargo have also boosted traffic throughput. The arrival of UK operator COYNE AIRWAYS at Vatry in the past few weeks, with a schedule of four weekly flights to Georgia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, completes this latest phase of rapid development at Vatry.

In order to cope with sustained growth, Vatry plans to build a new 8,100 sq.m airfreight terminal in 2005. Vatry also continues to consolidate its airport services offering with France Handling confirming its position as the leading ground handling operator at the hub. Meanwhile, French Customs has established a brigade at Vatry, effective September 1.

Ideally located in proximity to the major economic centres of north-eastern Europe, Vatry (operated and marketed by private management company, S.E.V.E.) is an international airport specifically designed to handle air cargo to the highest standards and can accommodate all types of freighter aircraft on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week basis.

VATRY International Airport, 22/01/ 2004

Relief aid operation to Bam in Iran
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An aircraft charted by Air Partner on behalf of the Medical Aid Committee (CAM), flew from Vatry heading for the Iranian city of Kerman, situated in proximity to the epicentre of the violent earthquake which struck on December 26 last year devastating south-east Iran. Instrumental in this initiative was relief agency, Electriciens Sans Frontières (ESF), who for the second time took part in a post-emergency operation from Vatry Airport.

Aboard the aircraft was equipment to be used in setting up four primary care centres, medical supplies (medicines, bandages…), kits for testing drinking water and electrical gear (cables, circuit-breakers, power units and switchboards). Accompanying the shipment was a qualified technician commissioned by ESF to carry out the electrical wiring of the four care centres and a nurse sent by the CAM to join a medical team already in place at the site.

Specialised in handling cargo traffic, Vatry International Airport meets the needs of a number of operators who are anxious to see their shipments given priority treatment. Growth in weekly air cargo services operated by several airlines allowed Vatry to raise its annual traffic in 2003 to 8,730 tonnes, an increase of 42% on the previous year.

VATRY International Airport, 22/01/ 2004

On the route of the “Paris-Dakar”
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On the occasion of the 26th “Paris-Dakar” Rally, Vatry International Airport played host to the shipment of mechanical equipment headed for participants during a technical stage.

Forwarder Lemoine-Pérignon, a specialist in chartering cargo flights for the “Dakar,” organised the loading of 25 tonnes of maintenance equipment and spare parts aboard two Antonov 12s bound for Bobo-Dioulasso, the only stage of the Rally to be held in Burkina Faso. On the return leg, Vatry welcomed a second shipment of 25 tonnes made up this time of vehicles which had had to pull-out of the Rally and a variety of equipment used during the stage.

Thanks to Lemoine-Pérignon, which leads the way in this prestigious operation, Vatry International Airport was able to play its part in the Rally for the third consecutive year.

Vatry International Airport, 05/01/04

Significant growth in activities for fourth successive year
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Vatry International Airport handled 8,730 tonnes of cargo in 2003, a rise of 42% on the previous year (6,163 tonnes in 2002).With an average annual increase of 71% since airfreight activity began at the hub in 2000, Vatry's growth record is second to none among French airports.

In 2003, Vatry demonstrated once again its know-how in handling shipments of perishable cargo as well a number of high-cube and outsize loads - its staff rising to the challenge in a professional and customer-friendly manner. With several services to and from Africa, the Middle East and Asia, Vatry is recognised as an international all-cargo hub situated at the heart of Europe.

The growth in operations is also reflected in the number of aircraft movements which rose from 10,319 in 2002 to 12,865 in 2003 (+25%) and in the increase in passenger traffic with numbers up from 1,322 in 2002 to 1,559 in 2003. While freighter traffic and logistics remain Vatry's core business, the airport is looking to make the most of its international dimension in developing charter operations for passenger traffic, a joint project with the Marne council. A passenger terminal is currently under construction and will enter service by the end of 2004.

Ideally located in proximity to the major economic centres of north-eastern Europe, Vatry is an international airport specifically designed to handle air cargo to the highest standards and can accommodate all types of freighter aircraft on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week basis. Built by the General Council of Marne, the airport is operated and marketed by private management company, S.E.V.E., within the framework of a public service concession.

Vatry International Airport, 24/02/2003

Daily freight shuttle to operate between Vatry and Roissy
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Under an agreement announced between France Handling and Vatry International Airport during the TIACA conference at Reims, the two partners plan to operate a daily freight shuttle between Vatry and Roissy.

Inter-airport ground service is set to begin on 17 February 2003, with an inaugural departure from Roissy to Vatry at 20:00, and return service from Vatry to Roissy around midnight. The vehicles used for the shuttle will be specially equipped to transport aircraft pallets and containers between the two platforms for transboarding and onward shipment during the night or the following morning.

France Handling, a freight forwarder for the airline industry boasting close to thirty years of experience, operates a national and European-wide trucking network linking cargo airports across the continent. With the inauguration of this new service, France Handling seeks to integrate Vatry International Airport into a corporate development plan resolutely focused on air freight.

Vatry International Airport, 10/02/2003

Vatry International Airport welcomes air cargo world’s leading lights
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Vatry International Airport has been selected by TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association) to welcome its Annual General Meeting (AGM). This brings together all of TIACA’s members and representatives for a two-day programme of work and debating sessions on a number of airfreight topics.

Several airports around the world were in the running to stage the 2003 AGM and it’s Vatry which has the privilege of organising the event in Reims from February 23 to 25. Located in the Champagne region, Reims is a city steeped in history and where most of France’s kings were crowned. The event is set to attract close to 200 presidents and senior executives from major airlines and airports as well as other air cargo industry professionals – all of whom are members of TIACA .

The image of a new, dynamic airport, together with the natural " sparkle " of the Champagne region was enough to convince TIACA’s selection committee of its choice: Vatry International Airport, in partnership with the region’s major institutions and economic groups, reasserts its leading position as an intercontinental all-cargo airport in welcoming to the " City of Coronations " the top decision makers in the air cargo world.

Vatry International Airport, 16/01/ 2003

At the service of the “Paris-Dakar” for second successive year
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On the occasion of the 25th annual " Paris-Dakar, " several tonnes of freight used by the rally and its participants passed through Vatry International Airport. Outbound, close to 25 tonnes of maintenance equipment and spare parts left Vatry bound for Zillah (Libya) aboard two Antonov 12s. On the return leg, 25 tonnes of cargo was unloaded at Vatry, made up of vehicles which had been forced to pull-out of the rally and a variety of equipment used during the technical stop.

Shipping was jointly organised by Lemoine Pérignon, which is part of the DAHER group, one of France’s biggest freight forwarders and charter/brokerage operator, and EFIS Fret System (ECS group), itself one of Europe’s leading players in airfreight. This operation enabled Vatry International Airport to be at the rally’s service for the second year in a row.

Specialised in handling freight, Vatry International Airport welcomes numerous operators anxious to see their shipments given priority treatment. As a result of the weekly round-trips operated by several companies and prestigious shipping operations such as the Paris-Dakar, Vatry was able to handle 6,163 tonnes of freight traffic and record 10,319 aircraft movements in 2002, an increase of 246% and 47% respectively when compared to 2001 levels.

Vatry International Airport, October 21, 2002

Opening of dedicated motorway interchange between the A26 and the
airport
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Located at the heart of north/south, east/west traffic corridors and at the centre of the most important zone for goods transit in Europe, Vatry International Airport is today linked to the French motorway network (A26 and A4). Entering service on Monday, October 21, 2002, the interchange, dedicated exclusively to the airport, allows journey times to be trimmed by 15 to 20 minutes, a considerable time-gain for professionals driven by “just–in-time” imperatives.

At a time when the S.E.V.E., the airport’s operator and developer, is achieving positive results - almost 5,000 tonnes of freight handled since the start of the year, four scheduled air services in operation, 225,000 sq.m of warehousing built and 700 jobs created - the addition of a motorway interchange is in keeping with the development plan for Vatry and highlights its role as a multi-modal hub.

Vatry International Airport is an inter-continental hub designed for the optimal handling of airfreight. Conceived by the Marne departmental council and run by the S.E.V.E., one of the key elements in its development strategy is to meet the needs of airfreight and logistics operators by offering a tailor-made and competitive service.

Vatry International Airport, 27/09/02

Acquisition of land by PROLOGIS, global leader in distribution facilities investment
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On September 10 2002, a contract for the acquisition of land was signed between PROLOGIS – an internationally-renowned company in distribution facilities investment - and Vatry International Airport.

Covering an area of 66,621 sq.m and located at Vatry International Airport, the land has been earmarked by PROLOGIS for the construction of a distribution warehouse which could measure up to 33,000 sq.m. The land, which has already been levelled for construction and is linked to a railhead, will allow Vatry International Airport to reaffirm its role as a truly multi-modal hub. Preliminary work, on what will be Prologis’ third building at Vatry, is now underway.

Managing 19.4 million sq.m of property worldwide, spread over 1,729 logistics hubs, Prologis is the global leader in distribution facilities investment. Operating in 99 markets (US, Mexico, Japan and Europe) , PROLOGIS manages close to 1.5 million sq.m of property in France, including 60,000 sq.m of facilities at Vatry International Airport.

Developed by the Marne departmental council and run by the S.E.V.E., Vatry International Airport is an inter-continental hub designed for the optimal handling of airfreight. A key element of development strategy is to meet the needs of airfreight and logistics operators by offering a tailor-made and competitive service.

VATRY International Airport

Technical Stop for Paris-Dakar Car Rally
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In January, on the occasion of the 2002 running of the Paris-Dakar car rally, VATRY International Airport welcomed five flights commissioned to deliver spare vehicle parts to technical assistance officials on location at Atar in Mauritania.

Freight forwarders Le Moine Pérignon (member of DAHER Group) and EFIS Fret System (member of ECS Group) chose VATRY International Airport for the quality of available equipment, the priority focus on freight and cargo activities, and the invaluable technical and commercial assistance provided during the preparation stage.

The initial outbound flight included vehicle maintenance materials and two wheels destined for competitors in Mauritania. On the first return flights, several tonnes of user materials, as well as a number of motorcycles and an abandoned vehicle were repatriated. On the last flight, 14 January 2002, VATRY International Airport welcomed the winning vehicles, including Hiroshi Masuoka’s Mitsubishi (an associate of Pascal Maimon???) and Fabrizio Meoni’s KTM.

 

Vatry International Airport, 25/01/02

Khalifa Airways chooses Vatry for its cargo operations Khalifa Airways, Algeria’s leading private airline, continues itsdevelopment strategy with its first cargo service betweenFrance and Algeria.

This sees the launch of a scheduled weekly round trip between Vatry International Airport and Algiers.
The service, which is operated by a 45-tonne capacity Airbus 300B4 freighter, carries a mix of general cargo and perishables traffic.Khalifa Airways said it chose Vatry International Airport for threemain reasons: the availability of staff 24 hours/day - 7days/week, cold storage facilities, which are among the most modern in the European Union and above all, its proximity to the Paris region.

This new regular service highlights Vatry’s emergence as a multi-modal hub of the highest quality.

Vatry International Airport, 16/11/2001

Paris third airport — the French government is committed to shift freight activities from Paris airports to Vatry International Airport
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The French government announced last week the decision to select Chaulnes in Picardy for the new international airport. Chaulnes in Picardy is located 130 kilometres north of Paris. The announcement also mentioned that Vatry International Airport will be a relief cargo airport for Roissy.

Commenting the decision, Youssef Sabeh Chairman and CEO of SEVE (Vatry International Airport’s operator and developer) declared: "…The French government’s decision reflects the position adopted by SEVE. It is a recognition of the top-class facilities of Vatry (category A infrastructure ; 3860-metre runway ; ILS category I and III ; round-the-clock operation seven days a week, …) appreciated by a growing number of airlines".

Vatry International Airport is an intercontinental platform designed and built by the Marne General Council for optimum airfreight handling. It is managed by S.E.V.E. whose strategic expansion priority is to respond to airfreight users’ needs by offering targeted, competitive services.