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Swissport Joins Airbus’ OpenCargoLab to Shape Future of Air Cargo Handling

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(IN SHORT) Swissport International AG has become a participant in Airbus’ OpenCargoLab initiative, collaborating with industry leaders like KLM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel, CHAMP Cargosystems, and Fraport to pioneer data-driven concepts for the future of air cargo handling. Led by Airbus, OpenCargoLab aims to harness digital innovation, including AI and sensor technologies, to enhance the efficiency of… Read the full press release

Swissport Adopts CHAMP’s Cargospot-neo to Revolutionize Air Cargo Handling

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(IN SHORT) Swissport International AG, a global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has embarked on a significant digitalization initiative by becoming the inaugural adopter of CHAMP’s Cargospot-neo, an advanced cargo operations and terminal management solution. Leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, Cargospot-neo promises to enhance efficiency by up to 30% across… Read the full press release

Swissport’s Aspire Executive Lounges Partners with oneworld for New Lounge Experience at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

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(IN SHORT) Swissport’s Aspire Executive Lounges, in collaboration with oneworld, has inaugurated the second alliance lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, following the successful launch of the first in Korea. The lounge offers modern amenities, including ergonomic seating, meeting booths, and a botanical room, catering to travelers’ comfort and productivity. With a focus on sustainability, the… Read the full press release

Swissport Expands Network in Saudi Arabia, Adds Al-Ula Airport

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(IN SHORT) Swissport International AG continues its growth strategy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by adding Al-Ula Airport (ULH) to its network, marking the company’s sixth airport in the country. The inaugural flight serviced by Swissport was a Royal Jordanian flight from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan. Swissport will provide passenger services… Read the full press release

Swissport’s Flower Corridor: A Sustainable Valentine’s Day Journey for Fresh Roses

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(IN SHORT) As Valentine’s Day approaches, Swissport’s innovative Flower Corridor takes center stage in the global flower export industry, ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of over 9,000 tons of fresh roses from the Kenyan highlands to Europe. With a focus on sustainability, Swissport’s cold-chain initiative not only guarantees the freshness and extended shelf life… Read the full press release

Swissport Expands Operations in Australia with New Air Cargo Handling Services at Sydney Airport

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(IN SHORT) Swissport International AG, a global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has launched air cargo handling operations at Sydney Airport, Australia. This expansion into the cargo segment is part of Swissport’s growth strategy in the Asia Pacific region and complements its successful ground services business. Swissport has been actively pursuing… Read the full press release

Swissport Expands African Network with New Ground Services at Mombasa’s Moi International Airport

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Mombasa, Kenya, 2023-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is adding Mombasa, Kenya, to its growing African network. With the new presence at Mombasa’s Moi International Airport (MBA), Swissport is now offering aviation ground services at 31 airports across Africa. In Kenya, Swissport has been supporting airlines in Nairobi since 1997 where it also operates… Read the full press release

Swissport Kenya named Best in Ground Handling and Best in Cargo Warehousing at the 2022 Aviation Business Excellence Awards (ABEA) in Nairobi

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Nairobi, Kenya, 2022-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport was named Best in Ground Handling and Best in Cargo Warehousing at the annual Aviation Business Excellence Awards in Nairobi, Kenya. In addition, the global leader in aviation ground services was voted second in the Overall Winner category. In Kenya, with some 490 employees Swissport offers… Read the full press release

Swissport extends air cargo handling services for Lufthansa and Swiss International Air Lines at five Spanish airports

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport in Spain has extended its long-standing partnership with Lufthansa Cargo for another five years. The cooperation includes air cargo handling services for Lufthansa and Swiss International Air Lines at five Spanish airports. Lufthansa Cargo will continue to rely on Swissport’s air cargo services in Spain. Under… Read the full press release

Swissport International names Dirk Goovaerts as new Global Cargo Chair

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International is further strengthening its air cargo business and bundling responsibility for strategic development with a new Global Cargo Chair. The new role will be taken on by Dirk Goovaerts, Head of the Middle East & Africa region, who will focus on growing and developing this… Read the full press release

dnata teams up with Blue Aqua Food Tech to further decrease food waste and support local food production supply chain

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Singapore, 2021-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blue Aqua Food Tech (Blue Aqua) to boost food security in Singapore. The partnership will see Blue Aqua upcycle organic waste from dnata’s catering and ground handling operations into alternative insect protein for aquafeeds…. Read the full press release

dnata and the Philippines’ largest carrier Cebu Pacific Air expand partnership in the Asia Pacific region

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dnata awarded multi-year contracts in Melbourne, Sydney and Singapore Singapore/Melbourne, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a global leading air services provider, and Cebu Pacific Air (CEB), the Philippines’ largest carrier, have expanded their long-standing partnership in the Asia Pacific region. In addition to the multi-year extension of an existing contract at Sydney Airport… Read the full press release

dnata further enhances its pharma handling capabilities globally with new high-tech ‘cool dollies’ to its Australian cargo fleet

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Four new, high-tech cool dollies ensure safe and seamless transportation of temperature-sensitive goods at Sydney and Melbourne airports Sydney/Melbourne, Australia, 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata continues to invest in leading-edge equipment to further enhance its pharma handling capabilities globally. The company has added four high-tech ‘cool dollies’ to its Australian cargo fleet, becoming the first… Read the full press release

dnata launches cool dollies to enhance its pharma handling capabilities in Singapore

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High-tech cool dollies ensure safe and efficient handling of pharmaceuticals at Changi Airport Singapore, 2020-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has further enhanced its pharma handling capabilities in Singapore by launching cool dollies in its operations. The company’s new, high-tech containers are specially designed to serve the pharmaceutical… Read the full press release

dnata Singapore collaborates with Singaporean government in its fight against Covid-19

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Singapore, 2020-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata Singapore is proud to be part of the island nation’s fight against Covid-19 by collaborating with local government. With migrant workers unable to use communal kitchens due to dormitory lockdowns from April, dnata stepped up and leveraged their catering facilities, firing up their kitchens to plan, cook… Read the full press release

dnata introduces new management structure to reflect the robust expansion of its International Airport Operations division

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has introduced a new management structure to reflect the robust expansion of its International Airport Operations division. The new set-up enables the company to leverage strengths and synergies and continually provide excellent brand and service experiences to all customers… Read the full press release

dnata appoints Dirk Goovaerts as Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Asia Pacific region

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, announced the appointment of Dirk Goovaerts as the company’s Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Asia Pacific region. In his role, Dirk Goovaerts will oversee dnata’s operations at 10 airports in three countries, including Australia, the Philippines and Singapore,… Read the full press release