Swissport International AG, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has signed an agreement to acquire ViaEurope, an innovative logistics services provider, specializing in end-to-end cross-border e-commerce solutions. The combination of ViaEurope with Swissport creates a single point of contact for shippers, cargo airlines and freight forwarders, while providing a comprehensive service offering across each step of the product journey from aircraft handling, … [Read more...] about Swissport acquires ViaEurope to expand its e-commerce service offering
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Swissport wins ground handling license at Frankfurt Airport
In a competitive international tender process, Swissport secured a license to provide ground handling services at Frankfurt Airport. Set to start on 1 February 2025, the new license will run for seven years until January 2032. The company will now initiate the preparations already scheduled for the Frankfurt start-up to ensure a smooth launch. Frankfurt will become Swissport's largest site in Germany and one of its most important operations in Europe. Already today, Swissport provides airport … [Read more...] about Swissport wins ground handling license at Frankfurt Airport
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 appoints new cargo leaders for North America to drive growth
Swissport has appointed Ajay Barolia as Senior Vice President Cargo, and Peter Weir as Senior Vice President Cargo Commercial, both for the United States and Canada. Together with the cargo team, they will drive the expansion of Swissport’s service portfolio in a strategic market for the air cargo industry. Swissport International, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has named Ajay Barolia as its new Senior Vice President for Cargo in North America. He will join … [Read more...] about Swissport appoints new cargo leaders for North America to drive growth
Swissport adds two new members to the Board of Directors
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
