Swissport International AG, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, is expanding its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by launching ground handling operations at seven additional airports, starting on 1 June 2025. This strategic expansion will bring Swissport's network in the Kingdom to a total of 13 airports, including new locations in Hail, Al Jouf, Tabuk, Yanbu, Taif, Abha, and Jizan, alongside the existing six airports in Jeddah, Riyadh, Madinah, Dammam, … [Read more...] about Swissport expands to 13 Saudi airports
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Swissport continues strong growth, achieves strong revenues in 2024
Swissport International achieved strong revenues of €3.7 billion in 2024, marking an 11 percent year-on-year increase, driven by the continued growth of the aviation industry. Across its extensive network on all six continents, Swissport served 247 million passengers - the highest number since 2019 with an increase of +6,5 percent compared to 2023. The strong demand for air cargo services enabled Swissport to handle a record tonnage of over five million tons across its 117 air cargo centers … [Read more...] about Swissport continues strong growth, achieves strong revenues in 2024
Swissport expands flower logistics capacity ahead of Valentine’s Day peak demand
Swissport International has expanded its 'Flower Corridor' infrastructure to key European air cargo destinations. It allows for a fully temperature-controlled, end-to-end process for the transport of fresh flowers from Kenya to Europe, extending shelf life by up to a week. This Valentine’s season, Swissport expects to handle more than 250 million flowers at its air cargo center in Nairobi, Kenya, one of the key origins for fresh flowers globally. The extra loads of flowers from Kenyan farms … [Read more...] about Swissport expands flower logistics capacity ahead of Valentine’s Day peak demand
Swissport grows air cargo handling in Australia and expands into New Zealand
Swissport International, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, is significantly investing in the expansion of its air cargo handling capacity in Australia and New Zealand. Airline customers and freight forwarders will benefit from additional capacity at Swissport's three new locations, designed to enhance operational efficiency and provide tailored solutions for diverse cargo needs. This strategic move will allow Swissport to further solidify its position as a key … [Read more...] about Swissport grows air cargo handling in Australia and expands into New Zealand
Swissport accelerates shift to electric vehicles
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
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
