Swissport International AG, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has appointed two new members to the Board of Directors. Janina Kugel, former Managing Board member and Chief Human Resources Officer of Siemens AG, and Julian Diaz Gonzalez, former long-serving CEO of Dufry (now Avolta), have taken over their new role as Non-Executive Directors in the Board from July 2024. Janina Kugel is a highly experienced German executive known for her influential career in … [Read more...] about Swissport adds two new members to the Board of Directors
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Swissport Frankfurt recertified by IATA for pharma logistics
Swissport's air cargo center at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has again been CEIV Pharma-certified by the International Airline Transport Organization (IATA), underscoring Swissport's dedication to excellence in handling pharmaceutical products at one of the world’s leading logistic hubs. Swissport's air cargo center at Frankfurt Airport has again been CEIV Pharma certified by IATA. This CEIV Pharma certification underscores Swissport's rigorous adherence to the quality and security standards … [Read more...] about Swissport Frankfurt recertified by IATA for pharma logistics
Swissport subsidiary GVAssistance secures Geneva Airport PRM services license until 2031
GVAssistance, 70 percent owned by Swissport and 30 percent by dnata, secures the tender for PRM assistance at Geneva Airport. The new concession extends until 2031, showcasing GVAssistance's expertise in providing services for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). GVAssistance has been granted a license for the PRM business at Geneva Cointrin Airport. In January 2024, Geneva Airport initiated a tender process for the concession to deliver services and assistance to passengers with reduced … [Read more...] about Swissport subsidiary GVAssistance secures Geneva Airport PRM services license until 2031
Swissport to serve entire Qantas fleet in Melbourne
Qantas has chosen Swissport as its preferred ground handling partner at Melbourne International Airport in Australia. After successfully providing ground handling services for Qantas domestic flights over many years, Swissport commenced handling for the carrier’s international flights this week, including the entire narrow-body and wide-body fleet. Swissport International has expanded the scope of services for the Australian flag carrier Qantas at Melbourne’s busy Tullamarine Airport (MEL). … [Read more...] about Swissport to serve entire Qantas fleet in Melbourne
Swissport echoes sustainability at new Vienna facility
Swissport has officially inaugurated a new 8,000-sqm cargo facility near Vienna Airport and is leading the way with its own sustainable initiatives. The state-of-the-art building, its second facility in the Austrian capital, features a 900,000-kWh photovoltaic system as well as a dedicated electric truck that shuttles cargo between the new facility and Swissport’s on-airport cargo center without restrictions. “We have invested in this state-of-the-art 8,000 sqm air cargo center to support … [Read more...] about Swissport echoes sustainability at new Vienna facility
Swissport seals key contracts in Japan with Cebu Pacific
Swissport is now an exclusive partner of Cebu Pacific in Japan after the latest contract wins at the Osaka (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK) airports. With the addition of KIX and FUK, Swissport will now support the low-cost airline at all Japanese stations with operations at Nagoya (NGO) and Tokyo's Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports. Also read: Swissport takes full ownership of Korean joint venture Swissport has been providing airport ground services and air cargo handling for Cebu Pacific … [Read more...] about Swissport seals key contracts in Japan with Cebu Pacific
