Swissport opens pet lounge in Johannesburg
Swissport has unveiled a dedicated area for the servicing of unaccompanied pets at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa. Designed to enhance the travel experience, the Pet Lounge underscores Swissport’s commitment to animal welfare and operational excellence. Swissport International AG, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has unveiled […]
Swissport gets ISO 45001 certification
Swissport International AG, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has achieved ISO 45001 certification across its global network, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to safety and operational excellence. 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 […]
Swissport expands forwarder handling services in Germany
Swissport started providing freight forwarder handling in Germany. The new service complements Swissport’s existing portfolio of air cargo services for airlines and will now be rolled out globally across the company’s network. With the launch of forwarder handling, Swissport is expanding its service offerings in the German cargo market. Effective 15 January 2024, Swissport has […]
CHAMP Cargosystems, Cathay Cargo and Swissport go live with first joint ONE Record use case
CHAMP Cargosystems, Cathay Cargo, and Swissport have joined forces to implement a ONE Record use case that spearheads the air cargo industry’s adoption of ONE Record. Through CHAMP’s 1Neo-Connect, Cathay Cargo and Swissport will enjoy ONE Record capabilities and benefit from standardized data exchange, increased visibility, and real-time booking updates. This use case provides real-time […]
Swissport launches test of automated guided vehicle in Frankfurt
Swissport has launched a pilot with an unmanned, automated guided vehicle at its new cargo center at Frankfurt Airport, as part of a long-term test, replacing the manual transport of cargo. Swissport’s 17,000 sqm air cargo centre in Frankfurt, complete with an integrated CEIV certified Swissport Pharma Center, is equipped with cargo logistics and handling […]
Christoph Mueller steps down as Swissport chairman
After 18 months in executive and non-executive roles, Christoph Mueller has informed the board that he intends to step down as chairman of the board of directors of Swissport International AG. He will remain a shareholder and continues to be available as an independent advisor. David Siegel, an aviation industry veteran and member of Swissport’s […]
Swissport joins Pharma.Aero
Swissport, one of the world’s leading air cargo and airport ground services providers, joins Pharma.Aero as a new Full Member. Jeremy Mitchell, director of Pharma.Aero. said: “We are delighted to welcome this major air cargo ground handler embracing collaboration and innovation. We look forward to working closely together with Swissport in creating more content and achieving […]
Swissport International AG appoints Ilse De Loof as general counsel and company secretary
De Loof will assume duties today and become a member of the company’s executive leadership team. She will join Swissport as general counsel and company secretary and become a member of the executive leadership team. She comes from Dutch LBC Tank Terminals Group, a global provider of logistics solutions. She will report to Warwick Brady, […]
Swissport acquires Belgium Airport Services
With effect from March 1, 2022, Swissport International has successfully finalised the complete acquisition of Belgium Airport Services (BAS). Between them, the two companies operate cargo centres with a combined capacity of 76,000 sqm in Belgium, about half of which is at Liège Airport. Swissport also operates a modern 38,000 sqm air cargo facility at […]
Swissport extends its partnership with Fiji Airways
Swissport has extended its partnership with Fiji Airways in New Zealand, proudly supporting the airline’s recent re-start of operations in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Fiji Airways has appointed Swissport its New Zealand ground handling partner for an additional three years, providing full ramp and passenger services. Commencing December 16 2021, Swissport supports daily flights from […]
Swissport partners with Speedcargo
Swissport has signed a proof-of-concept agreement with Speedcargo, a provider of logistics technology. Its artificial intelligence (AI) based solutions Cargo Eye and Cargo Mind will support Swissport’s digitisation drive, help improve overall logistics efficiency and increase cargo capacity in warehouses and on flights. Swissport will launch proof of concept trials of the Cargo Eye sizing […]
Iván Nash Vila appointed Swissport CFO
Swissport has appointed Iván Nash Vila as chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the executive leadership team. With the appointment and the recent nomination of Christopher Rayner as the company’s chief HR officer, Swissport completes the renewal of its executive leadership team following its new shareholder structure. Nash Vila will be joining Swissport International […]
Christopher Rayner becomes new Swissport Chief HR Officer
After four and a half years with the company, Andreas Hugener, chief HR Officer of Swissport has decided to step down from his role. Chris Rayner will take over as chief HR Officer and member of the executive leadership Team on October 1. Andreas Hugener, Swissport‘s Chief HR Officer since February 2017 has decided to […]
Andres Diez joins Swissport as director global commercial
Andres Diez will join Swissport as the new Director Global Commercial today. With his team, he will provide tailored commercial solutions to support Swissport’s airline customers worldwide in the ongoing recovery and ramp-up of their operations. He will drive the commercial function to deliver highly customer focused commercial solutions that will support our vision to […]
Lödige launches AGV pilot
Lödige Industries is providing its first Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) as a pilot project for Swissport’s new air cargo terminal in Frankfurt. The autonomous vehicle is one of the German-based company’s latest innovations and offers users a high level of flexibility and safety during unit load devices (ULD) transport. The project will start in November […]
Swissport expands US network
Starting this July, Swissport will be offering airport ground services at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The Texas airport adds to Swissport’s dense US network of 44 airports in 25 states. Austin is Swissport’s first opening of a new US airport location in six years, underlining its growth ambitions as the industry recovers from the […]
Swissport grows business in Asia
Swissport is growing its business in Asia through the extension of partnerships in Japan and South Korea with Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, FedEx Express Korea, Air France and KLM. In addition to renewing its contract with Air France, KLM and Air Calin at Japan’s Tokyo Narita airport, Swissport has been providing cargo handling to Air France […]
Swissport expands key airline contracts in Asia
Swissport has renewed and expanded several key airline partnerships in Asia. A contract with Air France, KLM and Air Calin has been renewed for Tokyo Narita and expanded to include Tokyo Haneda in Japan, and Seoul Incheon, South Korea. In South Korea, Swissport has also extended its long-term partnerships with Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific and FedEx […]
Swissport wins easyJet contract at Berlin Airport
Swissport has won a major contract from easyJet at Berlin Airport. From 1 October 2021, the world’s leader of airport ground services and air cargo handling will provide full ground handling services for easyJet passengers at check-in and gate, and will also be responsible for aircraft handling on the apron, including baggage loading and pushback […]
Changes to Swissport executive team In APAC
After 23 very successful years, Glenn Rutherford, Swissport executive vice president for Asia-Pacific, has decided to depart the company at the end of 2021. Brad Moore will join Swissport from Qatar Airways as new managing director for the Australasia region. Rutherford will spend three months ensuring a smooth transition after Moore commences in early April, […]
Swissport signs lease for new facility at Vienna Airport
The expansion of Swissport’s cargo business at Vienna Airport is officially underway following the signing of a lease agreement for a brand-new air cargo facility. The new location will increase Swissport’s local warehousing capacity by nearly 50%. Swissport has signed a 7-year lease for two air cargo terminals nearby Vienna Airport. The adjacent 8,000 sq […]
Swissport wins IAG at Berlin Airport
Swissport and IAG have signed a 3 year contract covering airport ground services for the airlines of IAG at the new Berlin Brandenburg International Airport. A British Airways flight to London Heathrow was the first flight under the new agreement with the British-Spanish airline group at the new Berlin Brandenburg International Airport. The 3-year contract […]
Mena appointed Swissport head of Americas
Frank Mena, currently head of the North America region of Swissport, serves as new head of the Americas with immediate effect. He will also assumes responsibility for Latin America. Frank takes over the LATAM markets from José Canales, who is leaving the company. “As Head of Swissport in North America, Frank has proven his ability […]
Brady appointed Swissport CEO
The Board of Directors of Swissport International AG has appointed Warwick Brady as the company’s new President & CEO. He will replace Christoph Mueller, who assumed the CEO role ad-interim after he was appointed to the Board of Directors of Swissport in December of last year. Brady will also join the Board of Directors of […]
Swissport win Lufthansa contract at Heathrow
Swissport in the UK has won a major cargo handling contract from the Lufthansa Group for London Heathrow Airport. With this win, Swissport now handles the German airline group’s cargo at all of its UK destinations. “We are pleased to be able to offer our premium air cargo handling services to the Lufthansa Group at […]
Swissport to serve AFKLMP until 2025 in Saudi Arabia
Swissport has announced it will be serving Air France-KLM Group in Saudi Arabia until 2025. The new contract is valid until the end of 2025 and now also includes air cargo handling in addition to passenger services and ramp handling. The new agreement covers all airlines of the Air France-KLM Group, including KLM, Air France, […]
Swissport wins contract with Lufthansa Group
After challenging negotiations, Swissport has been awarded a long-term contract by the Lufthansa Group, which is securing significant business volumes at Switzerland’s airports for seven years. The win comes after a recent agreement for Qantas’ ground services at the three major Australian airports in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. As airlines are preparing for a post-Covid […]
Swissport is ready for COVID vaccines
Swissport is busy establishing operational readiness for the handling of highly temperature-sensitive vaccines. Vaccines and indeed many pharmaceuticals require rigorous temperature control throughout the entire supply chain. While some types COVID-19 vaccines might only call for temperatures around -20°C or in a range from 2°-8°C, others will likely require extremely low temperatures in the range […]
Swissport moving to BER
Swissport International has relocated its ground services and cargo business from Berlin Tegel and Berlin Schönefeld to the German capital’s new Berlin Brandenburg Airport and will be fully operational on October 31 2020. With the move the company is also expanding its total cargo warehouse space in Berlin by some 60% to now 2,100 sq […]
Swissport agrees comprehensive €500m restructuring deal
Swissport has agreed to a comprehensive restructuring with creditors and shareholders including a debt-for-equity swap and a new €500 million long-term debt facility. The restructuring will deliver a significant deleveraging for the company. Swissport has also finalised the €300 million additional interim facility Following the announcement on August 21 2020 of an agreement ‘in principle’, […]