Swissport, the global leader in aviation services, has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in CV Handling, the main ground handling provider across seven airports in Cabo Verde. This acquisition enhances Swissport's presence in Africa, where it already operates 30 stations in six countries including Algeria, Morocco, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. As part of a competitive privatization process led by the Cabo Verdean government among major international … [Read more...] about Swissport enters Cabo Verde market by acquiring majority stake in CV Handling
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Swissport drives pharma cold chain growth at EuroAirport Basel
Swissport has reached a significant operational milestone at EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg, handling 1,000 temperature-controlled containers (RKN-equivalent units) through its "cool+connect" facility. The milestone reflects strong growth in pharmaceutical volumes and reinforces Basel’s role as a key European gateway for life science air cargo. Since the launch of its “cool+connect” infrastructure in February 2025, Swissport has processed more than 1,000 temperature-controlled containers … [Read more...] about Swissport drives pharma cold chain growth at EuroAirport Basel
Swissport opens new air cargo warehouse at Sofia Airport in Bulgaria
Swissport, the global leader in aviation services, has strengthened its Central and Eastern European cargo network with the opening of a new air cargo warehouse at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, expanding its logistics infrastructure in Bulgaria and strengthening the airport’s role as a regional cargo gateway. The newly licensed cargo facility offers 2,200 sqm of warehouse space, including 2,000 sqm of storage capacity, designed to support growing air freight volumes and the evolving needs of … [Read more...] about Swissport opens new air cargo warehouse at Sofia Airport in Bulgaria
Swissport pioneers Switzerland’s first fully electric aircraft turnaround at Geneva Airport
On 29 January, Swissport completed an e-turnaround for a Brussels Airlines aircraft at Geneva Airport. From landing to take-off, the entire Swissport ground handling operation for the aircraft was completed using fully electric ground support equipment, marking a first in Switzerland. This milestone underlines Swissport’s global commitment to decarbonising its ground operations on its pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050, including the objective to electrify 55% of its worldwide ground support … [Read more...] about Swissport pioneers Switzerland’s first fully electric aircraft turnaround at Geneva Airport
Swissport partners up with Scan Global Logistics and launches its first dedicated perishables centre in the UK
Swissport, the world’s leading aviation services provider, has launched its first dedicated perishables centre in the United Kingdom at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The new facility strengthens the company’s global cool-chain network and supports growing demand for fresh Atlantic salmon. Scan Global Logistics is the first customer to operate from the site. The purpose-built facility, acquired by Swissport in November 2024 to expand perishables handling capacity in the UK, is now operating … [Read more...] about Swissport partners up with Scan Global Logistics and launches its first dedicated perishables centre in the UK
Swissport appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Swissport, the global leader in aviation services, announces that Maria Grigorova has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective 16 February 2026. Maria brings extensive experience across both publicly listed and private equity–owned companies, having held a range of senior finance and commercial leadership roles spanning multiple sectors. She joins Swissport from the Adecco Group, a leading international provider of integrated talent solutions listed on the SIX Swiss exchange with … [Read more...] about Swissport appoints new Chief Financial Officer
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