Tag Archives: UK air freight

New Swissport cargo facility at Manchester Airport enhances UK air freight capacity and efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Swissport has opened a new cutting-edge cargo facility, Box 4, at Manchester Airport, doubling its handling capacity to 110,000 tons and expanding its operational footprint by 67%. The hub integrates advanced cargo management systems, a dedicated Pharma Centre, … Read the full press release

Swissport signs definitive deal to acquire ASC and deepen ground and cargo capabilities at Heathrow and Gatwick

(IN BRIEF) Swissport has signed definitive agreements to buy ASC, expanding its ground and cargo handling footprint at London Heathrow and Gatwick. Heathrow processes most of Britain’s air freight and ranks fifth globally by passengers, while Gatwick serves 43 million … Read the full press release