Swissport, a global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has signed binding transaction agreements to acquire ASC, which provides ground handling and cargo services in London Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Heathrow is the fifth largest airport worldwide by passenger volume, and more than 60% of Britain’s air freight goes through London’s airports. Gatwick is the UK’s second busiest airport, carrying 43 million passengers to over 200 destinations annually. This … [Read more...] about Swissport acquires ASC strengthening its position in London
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Oman Air Cargo appoints Swissport as its new ground handler in the Netherlands as its first Amsterdam flight lands
Oman Air Cargo has appointed Swissport as its new ground handler at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), the Netherlands, where the first flight between Muscat (MCT) and the Dutch Capital landed yesterday, July 1st, 2025. The MCT-AMS flight, which will operate four times a week, is part of ongoing plans by the Omani carrier to expand routes to Europe. The B787-9 flight, with a cargo capacity of 14 to 18 metric tonnes, was carrying pharmaceuticals and engineering spares, as well as courier and … [Read more...] about Oman Air Cargo appoints Swissport as its new ground handler in the Netherlands as its first Amsterdam flight lands
Swissport leads global eco-friendly technology and fleet electrification with around €1.5 billion investment over 5 years
Swissport, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, is driving the industry’s green transition by investing over €1.5 billion in eco-friendly technology including new electric ground support equipment (GSE) and renewable energy over five years. As part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy, Swissport has purchased more than 1,000 new hybrid and electric GSEs over the past 18 months which are being deployed across 28 countries. Over the next five years, the company … [Read more...] about Swissport leads global eco-friendly technology and fleet electrification with around €1.5 billion investment over 5 years
Swissport expands air cargo handling services to Milan Malpensa
Swissport, the world’s leading provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling, is expanding its presence in Italy with the launch of cargo operations in Milan Malpensa. This strategic move marks a new chapter for Swissport Italia, reinforcing its commitment to the Italian market. The company’s new cargo operations in Milan Malpensa is located in a 4,000 sqm second-line cargo warehouse within the so called WTC Malpensa complex. The newly refurbished facility meets highest industry … [Read more...] about Swissport expands air cargo handling services to Milan Malpensa
Swissport increases cargo capacity in Basel
Swissport has reinforced its logistics operations at EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg with the addition of 800 square meters of new freight space. The expanded facility responds to rising import volumes and boosts the speed and efficiency of its cargo handling services. To accommodate growing demand from existing carrier networks, Swissport has expanded its logistics infrastructure at EuroAirport Basel with an additional 800 m² of freight space — enabling optimised capacity and route … [Read more...] about Swissport increases cargo capacity in Basel
Swissport and Aurrigo launch first global pilot of autonomous ground handling solutions at Zurich Airport
Swissport, the world’s leading provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling, has announced a strategic partnership with UK-based Aurrigo International plc for its first global pilot project involving autonomous ground handling solutions. The collaboration will launch at Zurich Airport, positioning Swissport as a pioneer in next-generation intelligent Ground Support Equipment (iGSE) and as a forward-looking, tech-enabled ground handler. “This partnership marks a key milestone in … [Read more...] about Swissport and Aurrigo launch first global pilot of autonomous ground handling solutions at Zurich Airport
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