Swissport International, the global leader in aviation ground services, present at almost 300 airports across the globe, is increasing its investments in electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE). As part of its commitment to achieving 55% eGSE by 2032, Swissport is implementing a newly adopted procurement policy that stipulates starting January 2025, new vehicles across numerous categories can only be ordered in electric versions. This includes vehicles for baggage transport, conveyor belts for … [Read more...] about Swissport accelerates shift to electric vehicles
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Swissport reinforces safety commitment with ISO 45001 certification
Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), a leading global certification body, has granted ISO 45001 certification to Swissport International following a comprehensive assessment of its Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). This achievement underscores Swissport’s dedication to creating a safe and healthy work environment for its 60,000 employees worldwide. The company’s adherence to the highest occupational health and safety standards fosters a culture of prevention, risk … [Read more...] about Swissport reinforces safety commitment with ISO 45001 certification
Swissport achieves ISO 9001 certification for global quality management
Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), a leading global certification body, has granted ISO 9001 certification to Swissport International following a successful assessment of its Quality Management System (QMS). This achievement underscores Swissport’s dedication to consistently delivering high-quality services and exceeding customer expectations across its entire operation. The company’s adherence to the highest quality management standards fosters efficient processes, continuous … [Read more...] about Swissport achieves ISO 9001 certification for global quality management
Swissport moves in to newly opened Berlin airport
Swissport International is moving out of Berlin Tegel and Berlin Schönefeld as it looks to expand ground handling and cargo operations at the newly opened Berlin Brandenburg Airport from 31 October. Cargo operations at Berlin Tegel will relocate to a new air cargo facility at Berlin Brandenburg starting 9 November. This includes general and special freight handling, express services and freight forwarding. Also read: Swissport rolls out own quality label for its pharma … [Read more...] about Swissport moves in to newly opened Berlin airport
Swissport and Virgin boost cooperation
Swissport International and Virgin Atlantic Airways have signed a fiveyear agreement to intensify their global cargo collaboration. “This long-term global strategic relationship with regard to cargo handling will allow both parties to explore savings in overhead costs where Swissport could perform additional services with an overall target of improving financial conditions and quality standards,” said John Batten, executive vice president of global cargo at Swissport … [Read more...] about Swissport and Virgin boost cooperation
March start for Swissport/Losch at Munich
Swissport International, a global provider of aviation ground services and its local partner Losch have announced they will be commencing their new joint operation at Munich Airport as planned on 1 March. The partners said they have already won business from a number of carriers, including: German- wings, Spanair, Air Berlin, Air Dolomiti and Czech Airlines as their first customers, with Continental Airlines joining from 28 March onwards. Swissport said negotiations are also nearing completion … [Read more...] about March start for Swissport/Losch at Munich
