Swissport launches cargo handling at Kansai
Zurich, 29th February 2012 - Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has begun offering cargo handling services at Japan’s second biggest international gateway, Kansai International Airport, in close cooperation with Finnair Cargo.
The Zurich-based global provider has been operating passenger ground handling and ramp services at Kansai International, near Osaka, for several years, and the addition of a cargo handling capability completes its portfolio at this key airport, allowing it to offer a full range of ground-handling services to airlines.
The handling warehouse in Kansai has ramp access and is capable of handling all kinds of products, including bonded cargo, valuables, temperature-sensitive and dangerous goods, with ample space for growth in both its office and handling areas. It becomes fully operational on 1st of March 2012.
Rudolf Steiner, SVP Cargo Middle East & Asia at Swissport International, said: “We are very pleased to have been chosen by Finnair as cargo handling partner for Japan and to provide cargo handling services at both Narita and Kansai airports on its behalf. Swissport began cargo handling services at Narita late last year, and the partnership with Finnair has enabled us to extend our services at Kansai to include cargo handling there, which fits perfectly with our expansion plans for Japan.”
Jussi Mattila Director Quality & Security at Finnair Cargo, said: “We are continuously looking for innovative solutions with our handlers, and we are convinced that we have made a good decision in appointing Swissport.”
Swissport International Ltd provides ground services for around 108 million passengers and 3.2 million tonnes of cargo a year (the latter using 98 warehouses with a total floor area of over 350,000 square metres) on behalf of some 650 client-companies in the aviation sector. With a workforce of around 35,000 personnel, Swissport is active at 177 stations in 36 countries on five continents, and generated consolidated operating revenue of CHF 1.7 billion in 2011. www.swissport.com