AIRPORT ground services and air cargo provider Swissport International has announced a significant expansion of its air cargo handling capacity in Australia.
Further, the Swiss company announced its entry into New Zealand, and as of late March this year, will be offering its air cargo services for the first time in the country at Auckland Airport.
In Australia, Swissport has added a new location at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport, which spans a total area of 9366 square metres, and is positioned as the closest facility with direct airside access, which it says offers a competitive advantage for freight forwarders.
The company, headquartered in Opfikon, Switzerland, has also expanded its footprint at Sydney Airport, with a newly renovated facility, increasing its total handling area to over 4500sqm.
Swissport said airline customers and freight forwarders will benefit from additional capacity at Swissport’s three new locations, designed to enhance operational efficiency and provide tailored solutions for diverse cargo needs, in a strategic move to allow Swissport to further solidify its position as a key logistics partner for the industry.
“Swissport is ready to support the rapidly growing air cargo demand in Australia and New Zealand, enabling businesses to thrive,” says Joel Greig, Swissport general manager cargo for Australia and New Zealand.
“Our new locations in Melbourne, Sydney and soon Auckland feature advanced temperature-controlled spaces, direct airside access, and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
“These capabilities empower our customers to deliver exceptional service quality across the supply chain.”
Swissport said its upcoming Auckland facility is equipped with the airport’s largest and most advanced X-ray machine, featuring high-penetration, dual-view technology and detection alerts for explosives and narcotics.
In Australia and New Zealand, Swissport has been offering airport ground services to 29 domestic and international airline customers at 18 airports.
In 2024, the company has served 10.16 million passengers and handled 226,358 flights, employing more than 3600 aviation professionals across all business lines in Australia and New Zealand.
