Swissport Wins Ground Handling License for Frankfurt Airport

Swissport International AG has been awarded a license to provide ground handling services at Frankfurt Airport, starting February 1, 2025. The seven-year contract will make Frankfurt Swissport’s largest site in Germany and one of its major operations in Europe.

The license follows a competitive international tender process and will be in effect until January 2032. Swissport, already active in Frankfurt with cargo handling since 1995, plans to use this opportunity to enhance its operations with state-of-the-art electric ground support equipment. This initiative supports Fraport’s goal to eliminate carbon emissions at its airports by 2045 and aligns with Swissport’s commitment to operate 55% of its fleet electrically by 2032, aiming for zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Warwick Brady, President & CEO of Swissport International AG, stated, “The license win is an important milestone for Swissport, and we look forward to serving airlines at Frankfurt Airport. Frankfurt further adds scale to our business, and we are committed to delivering operational excellence and high-quality service.”

Swissport will ensure a smooth transition by maintaining job stability for current employees and continuing high-quality service. The company also operates at 15 airports in Germany and nearly 300 worldwide.

Dr. Wassef Ayadi, Senior Director Customer Relations OEM & Special Engineering Services at Lufthansa Technik, added, “We are proud to support Swissport in its expansion and environmental initiatives, which align with our broader goals for sustainability in aviation.”