Asia-Pacific
In the Asia-Pacific, Swissport operates in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea, providing ground handling at XX airports, cargo services at XX airports, and managing XX lounges, ensuring efficient and reliable support for our customers.
Asia-Pacific
Growth and Expansion
The Asia-Pacific region is a key growth area for Swissport, marked by expanding operations and increasing demand for both ground handling and air cargo services. With a presence in major markets like Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea, Swissport continues to strengthen its service offerings across airports and lounges, playing a vital role in supporting trade and travel throughout the region. Strategic investments and partnerships are driving robust growth, making the Asia-Pacific a cornerstone of Swissport's global success.
Revenue in the Asia-Pacific region grew to 0.4 billion euro, up from 0.3 billion euro the year before, representing an increase of 33 percent. In terms of volume the number of flight movements grew by 19 percent to 51,000 from 43,000 in 2022. Meanwhile, cargo volume grew by 14 percent to 33,000 from 29,000 the previous year.
A significant portion of our growth in the region is driven by Japan. Despite maintaining strict In South Korea, Swissport extended its lounge presence. Under its Aspire Executive Lounges Brand, we partnered with the global airline alliance oneworld to inaugurate the first-ever oneworld lounge experience in Seoul. Opened in December, daily operations of the lounge are managed wholly by Swissport Korea.
In Australia, 2023 saw the launch of Swissport’s air cargo handling operations in the country. The kickoff of cargo operations at Sydney Airport complements Swissport’s successful ground services business in the country and is expected to help strengthen trade routes between Australia and Asia by enabling cargo customers in Australia to expedite imports and exports between the two continents. Final work on an air freight center in Melbourne is currently also underway, with the start operations planned for early 2024.
Revenue in the Asia-Pacific region grew to 0.4 billion euro, up from 0.3 billion euro the year before, representing an increase of 33 percent. In terms of volume the number of flight movements grew by 19 percent to 51,000 from 43,000 in 2022. Meanwhile, cargo volume grew by 14 percent to 33,000 from 29,000 the previous year.
A significant portion of our growth in the region is driven by Japan. Despite maintaining strict In South Korea, Swissport extended its lounge presence. Under its Aspire Executive Lounges Brand, we partnered with the global airline alliance oneworld to inaugurate the first-ever oneworld lounge experience in Seoul. Opened in December, daily operations of the lounge are managed wholly by Swissport Korea.
In Australia, 2023 saw the launch of Swissport’s air cargo handling operations in the country. The kickoff of cargo operations at Sydney Airport complements Swissport’s successful ground services business in the country and is expected to help strengthen trade routes between Australia and Asia by enabling cargo customers in Australia to expedite imports and exports between the two continents. Final work on an air freight center in Melbourne is currently also underway, with the start operations planned for early 2024.
from landing to take off
Our services
Passenger Services
Air Cargo Handling
Lounge Hospitality
Executive Aviation
transforming our services
Driving Innovation in the Asia-Pacific
Swissport is at the forefront of innovation in the Asia-Pacific region, continuously advancing its service offerings to meet the evolving needs of airlines, airports, and passengers. From implementing cutting-edge technology in ground handling operations to enhancing air cargo efficiency, Swissport is driving operational excellence across the region. (ADD EXAMPLE HERE)
Health & Safety
STAYING SAFE AT THE WORKPLACE
At Swissport, ensuring the health and safety of our employees and aviation collaboration partners is our utmost priority. To achieve this, we adhere to the highest standards of occupational health and safety in our daily service delivery. Our global standards are in alignment with international industry benchmarks.
Sustainability
MAKING SUSTAINABILITY HAPPEN
Swissport is committed to sustainable business practices and puts ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) at the core of its strategy. As the global leader in aviation ground services, we recognize our responsibility in helping to transform the industry, also in ESG terms. We believe that sustainability is a key opportunity to make our business more resilient. Sustainability done well will benefit our stakeholders and will be a competitive advantage. We have high ESG ambitions with concrete goals to ensure we make sustainability happen at Swissport and for the industry.
MAKING IT HAPPEN
Certificates
Cargo iQ
IATA CEIV Pharma Certification
ISO
SGS ISO 9001
IATA CEIV Fresh certification
Awards
Sustainable Handling Operator of the Year 2022
International Ground Handler of the Year 2023
Top Digital Transformation 2022
Innovator Award 2019
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Facts & Figures
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Countries
51,000
Flights
33,000
Tons of Cargo
905,000
Passengers