Swissport is strengthening its presence in Italy with the launch of cargo handling operations in Milan Malpensa. The company is further planning to expand beyond the new cargo operations at Malpensa, actively pursuing growth in ground handling, air cargo, lounge hospitality and executive aviation across Italy.
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 sq m second-line cargo warehouse within the so called WTC Malpensa complex. The newly refurbished facility meets highest industry standards for customs certification, safety, and security.
Swissport will initially focus on import handling, pre-customs clearance, and distribution to express delivery service providers. In a second phase, the company aims to develop export operations and expand its offering to general cargo and air freight customers at Milan Malpensa and throughout Italy. “Swissport’s cargo strategy in Italy has always aimed to expand to Malpensa, the primary hub for air cargo operations in Italy,” says Massimo Roccasecca, cargo director of Swissport Italia.
“Swissport is deeply committed to the Italian market, leveraging its global expertise to establish a strong cargo handling presence while pursuing growth opportunities in ground handling, lounge hospitality and executive aviation,” adds Marina Bottelli, CEO Swissport Italia SPA.
In 2024, Swissport International AG handled roughly five million tonnes of airfreight (2023: 4.7 million) at 117 air cargo centres worldwide. Several of its warehouses have been certified for pharmaceutical logistics by IATA’s CEIV Pharma and by the British MHRA. At the end of December 2024, the world’s leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, with currently around 61,000 employees, was active at 279 airports in 45 countries on six continents.
