🚨 Big news for Swissport Air Cargo in the UK! We have trebled our cargo handling capacity at East Midlands Airport, moving into a new, larger facility designed to keep pace with soaring e-commerce and freight volumes. The expansion supports major carriers including Saudia Cargo, Ethiopian Cargo, Atlas Air and One Air, with volumes doubling year-on-year and long-term growth forecast well into 2026 and beyond. With new infrastructure, innovative handling systems, and strong collaboration with East Midlands Airport, we’re building a high-performance cargo gateway that meets today’s demand and shapes the future of freight in the UK. Just one of the many reasons to choose #SwissportAirCargo
About us
Swissport are global leaders in air cargo handling, with 117 warehouses in 31 countries worldwide. Our dedicated teams of freight experts handle more than 13,500 tons of cargo every day – enough to fill a fleet of more than 100 Boeing 747 aircraft! Our global services are certified by IATA’s Cargo iQ standards, demonstrating our commitment to standardized processes, high-quality operations and transparent service. We specialize in the handling of import, export and transit cargo, screening, documentation, pallet handling, and aircraft loading/unloading. Acting as a key intermediary, we ensure smooth cargo transitions in both export (from forwarder to airline) and import (from airline to forwarder for distribution).
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- Airlines and Aviation
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- 10,001+ employees
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Swissport is proud to partner with Korean Air on a major cargo transformation at JFK. ✈️ We’re extensively modernizing its 232,500 sq ft freight facility, building capacity for 295,000 tons annually. This partnership is built on three pillars: ✅ Safety First: Protecting people, cargo, and trust across every step of the journey ✅ Enhanced Reliability: standardized processes and a robust SLA framework ✅ Complete Traceability: end-to-end visibility for every shipment Backed by investments in automation, sustainability, and electric GSE, we’re building a modern, future-ready cargo hub for Korean Air and its customers. When Swissport expertise meets Korean Air excellence, we’re raising the bar for air cargo at JFK. 👉Another reason to Choose #SwissportAirCargo: https://bit.ly/45Kg1Cp
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We’re proud to launch our new Swissport Air Cargo LinkedIn page, and with it — introduce our Choose Swissport Air Cargo campaign. Over the coming weeks, we’ll spotlight the many reasons customers, partners, and colleagues trust Swissport to keep the world’s goods moving. Safety. Operational excellence. Innovation. Sustainability. Just some of the reasons to Choose #SwissportAirCargo.
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Today marks the start of our iCare Safety Month — a dedicated month where our teams across the globe come together for workshops, discussions, and activities focused on strengthening our safety culture. 🦺✈️ Through Just Culture principles, we’re building an environment where every voice matters, where colleagues are empowered to speak up, share experiences, and contribute to safer operations. Because at Swissport, safety isn’t just a priority, it’s part of our DNA. #TeamSwissport
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We’re now live! 🙌 With specialist cargo handling and global expertise, Swissport Air Cargo moves over 5 million tonnes of goods each year across 31 countries —safely, efficiently and on time. Follow our new LinkedIn page for: ✅ Behind-the-scenes operations ✅ Insights from our global network ✅ Innovation shaping the cargo industry ✅ How our services help customers stay competitive Whether it’s perishables or high-value goods — we handle it all. Stay connected to the world of air cargo.
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