Swissport has started providing freight forwarder service in Germany. The new service complements Swissport’s existing portfolio of airline air cargo services and will now be rolled out globally across the company’s network.
With the launch of freight forwarder handling services, Swissport is expanding its service offering in the German freight market. As of January 15, 2024, Swissport is the sole JAS cargo handling agent at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). The two partners worked on a coordinated implementation to facilitate a smooth transition.
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Swissport first expanded into Forwarder Handling in Austria, providing services in Vienna and Graz since 2010 and 2016. Due to continued strong demand and a very positive market response, the new offering will now be integrated into Swissport’s standard service portfolio globally.
“By providing freight services, we contribute to value creation for our customers and can also eliminate third-party involvement, which directly translates into time and cost savings for our customers,” says Andreas Behnke, Interim Managing Director of Swissport Cargo Services Germany. And Austria. “Combined with our digital processes and tools, the new offering enables streamlined logistics and efficient freight handling.”
The company is actively developing business relationships with freight forwarders to generate new business. The new services complement the company’s existing shipping and airline handling services and represent an important next step in the company’s shipping strategy. This allows Swissport to offer comprehensive services that leverage its extensive network of 115 warehouses to provide integrated and seamless solutions for all shipping needs.
“We are pleased to strengthen another partnership with Swissport through this new ground services agreement. Given their exceptional service track record, particularly in JAS’s pharmaceutical sector, we are confident in Swissport’s ability to Delivering the same level of excellence at Frankfurt Airport.”
Swissport has invested heavily in improving its shipping services portfolio. The expansion into freight forwarders is in line with the company’s overall approach to serving the non-airline logistics community. In line with its M&A agenda, Swissport recently launched the joint venture DUS Cargo Services in cooperation with Düsseldorf Airport, strengthening Swissport’s cargo presence in Germany and enhancing industry leadership.
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Swissport continues to drive digital transformation in the air freight business to handle air freight more efficiently and smarter than ever before. Swissport mobile devices, a full interface weighing system, AI-based support tools, charging kiosks, door management systems, slot reservations, and ULD tracking via Bluetooth are examples of innovations in operation, providing Swissport with the ability to handle air freight competitively. .
