Swissport has been awarded a ground handling license to manage air cargo logistics at Zurich Airport (ZRH) for another seven years until 2032.
As well as air cargo, the license also entitles Swissport to offer other airport ground services, such as passenger services at check-in & boarding, baggage handling, aircraft pushback, de-icing, and lounge hospitality.
“We are delighted to continue our successful collaboration with Zurich Airport,” said Warwick Brady, president and chief executive of Swissport International.
He added: “Our ongoing commitment to innovative technological solutions enables us to increase efficiency and service quality and to ensure seamless and reliable ground handling for more than 30 airlines at Zurich Airport."
“The renewal of the contract underscores the company’s ability to deliver safe, high-quality and innovative ground handling solutions at Switzerland’s busiest airport and SWISS hub,” commented Bruno Stefani, chief executive Switzerland, Italy & France."
Swissport has been operating at Zurich Airport since 1996 and currently employs 2,300 people. In 2024, Swissport Zurich handled more than 187,000 flights. Today, the company delivers airport ground services to the majority of airlines operating at Zurich Airport.
At the same time, Swissport is investing millions in electric ground support equipment at Zurich Airport to reduce its operating emissions. Already, 44% of its fleet is electric, set to exceed 55% by end of 2025. Globally, Swissport aims for 55% electric vehicles by 2032 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Swissport recently launched a new air cargo ground handling partnership with Dominican Republic-headquartered SKYhigh Airlines at Miami International Airport in the US, plus expanded its air cargo capabilities at Gatwick Airport in the UK.
