Swissport International, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has won a five-year contract with Lufthansa Group to provide ground handling services for its airlines at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) until 2030. As part of the agreement, Swissport will provide a full range of ground handling services for more than 40 flights per day, including passenger services, ramp handling, baggage management, aircraft cleaning, air cargo handling, and lounge hospitality … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Group awards Swissport with ground handling contract at London Heathrow
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How Swissport’s electrification strategy is reshaping airport logistics
In the changing landscape of aviation ground services, Swissport is charging ahead—quite literally—with an ambitious electrification strategy that promises to reshape Ground Support Equipment (GSE) across the Asia Pacific region. Brad Moore, Swissport International's CEO for Asia Pacific, is steering the company towards a future where electric vehicles and advanced automation are not just optional upgrades but essential components of modern airport operations. A vision for transformation "We … [Read more...] about How Swissport’s electrification strategy is reshaping airport logistics
Swissport and Lufthansa win top prize at Cargo iQ Q-Rally
Swissport and Lufthansa teamed up for the Cargo iQ Q-rally and won the event with their Implementation of Freight into warehouse (FIW) at all Swissport and Lufthansa stations. The goal was to level up the accuracy of Service Level Agreement (SLA) measurements, between the aircraft and drop off and the Warehouse processes. Swissport’s Priscilla Marques, Manager Global Operations Cargo, applied continuous improvement throughout the whole project. Swissport initially began the implementation … [Read more...] about Swissport and Lufthansa win top prize at Cargo iQ Q-Rally
Swissport acquires ViaEurope to expand its e-commerce service offering
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
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
