SWISSPORT launched air cargo handling operations in Australia, recently commencing services at Sydney Airport, reports Mumbai's Stat Trade Times.
The expansion into the cargo segment will complement Swissport's successful ground services business and is part of the company's growth strategy in Australia, New Zealand and across Asia Pacific, says the company statement.
swissport said it processed 4.8 million tonnes of cargo in 2022 across a global network of 117 air cargo centres.
Said Swissport International Asia-Pacific chief Brad Moore: 'We are excited to bring our air cargo handling business to Australia. Our experience and expertise in air cargo handling will allow us to provide airlines with safe, ultra-fast processing and high-quality cargo logistics.'
Mr Moore said services will include cargo acceptance, screening and documentation, build-up and breakdown of pallets, container handling, loading and unloading of aircraft as well as short-term warehouses as needed.
The addition of air cargo operations in Australia will help strengthen trade routes between Australia and Asia, said he company statement.
'Swissport's first cargo customers in Australia - VietJet and Batik Air - will now be able to expedite imports to and exports from Australia via their Ho Chi Minh City gateways to markets across Asia via Vietnam.'
Said Swissport global cargo chairman Dirk Goovaerts: 'The new service at Sydney Airport will add to Swissport's global network of 117 air cargo centres. Digital tools and modern equipment, including gate and slot management systems and self-service cargo kiosks, enable Swissport to add customer value and continuously enhance operational efficiency in air cargo handling.'
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The expansion into the cargo segment will complement Swissport's successful ground services business and is part of the company's growth strategy in Australia, New Zealand and across Asia Pacific, says the company statement.
swissport said it processed 4.8 million tonnes of cargo in 2022 across a global network of 117 air cargo centres.
Said Swissport International Asia-Pacific chief Brad Moore: 'We are excited to bring our air cargo handling business to Australia. Our experience and expertise in air cargo handling will allow us to provide airlines with safe, ultra-fast processing and high-quality cargo logistics.'
Mr Moore said services will include cargo acceptance, screening and documentation, build-up and breakdown of pallets, container handling, loading and unloading of aircraft as well as short-term warehouses as needed.
The addition of air cargo operations in Australia will help strengthen trade routes between Australia and Asia, said he company statement.
'Swissport's first cargo customers in Australia - VietJet and Batik Air - will now be able to expedite imports to and exports from Australia via their Ho Chi Minh City gateways to markets across Asia via Vietnam.'
Said Swissport global cargo chairman Dirk Goovaerts: 'The new service at Sydney Airport will add to Swissport's global network of 117 air cargo centres. Digital tools and modern equipment, including gate and slot management systems and self-service cargo kiosks, enable Swissport to add customer value and continuously enhance operational efficiency in air cargo handling.'
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