New roles at Swissport for Steiner and Skinner

Swissport International has given new roles for Rudolf Steiner and Mark Skinner, starting from today (Friday 1 November). Steiner, formerly senior vice president and head of commercial EMEA will coordinate and manage the EMEA cargo business in the role of head of cargo EMEA. Before joining Swissport in 2008, he held positions at Swissair and […]

Swissport invests in Brussels Airport pharma centre

Swissport is investing millions of euros into a cargo facility at Brussels Airport, constructed by the airport and leased to the cargo handler. The building will consist of a 25,000 sqm warehouse, a material handling system, office space and 3,620 sqm of facilities in the Swissport Pharma Center. The pharma centre will include an increased […]

Swissport to acquire Heathrow Cargo Handling

Swissport will acquire Heathrow Cargo Handling from Air France, which it held in a joint venture, subject to regulatory approval. The ground service provider will acquire the remaining 50% stake to fully own the handling company, which has provided cargo handling services at London’s Heathrow Airport since 1995. The completion of the sale is subject […]

Swissport to streamline management structure

Swissport International will streamline its regional structure from nine management regions to three, reducing overhead costs and speed up decision making. The Europe, Middle East and Africa region will be managed by Luzius Wirth, executive vice president UK and Ireland and member of group executive management. Glenn Rutherford, who is in charge of Swissport in […]