Swissport to Mandate Electric Ground Support Equipment from 2025 in Sustainability Push

Swissport to Mandate Electric Ground Support Equipment from 2025 in Sustainability Push

(IN BRIEF) Swissport will require electric-powered vehicles for key ground support operations starting January 2025 as part of its goal to achieve 55% electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE) by 2032. The company plans to invest over €1 billion in electric vehicles over the next decade, with major hubs like Zurich and Amsterdam already transitioning. Swissport is calling on airports to enhance charging infrastructure to support the shift. The move aligns with Swissport’s commitment to reducing emissions and supporting the sustainability goals of airlines.

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 14-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Swissport International, a global leader in aviation ground services, is intensifying its shift toward electric-powered Ground Support Equipment (eGSE). Starting January 2025, the company will require electric variants for many key vehicle categories, including baggage transporters, conveyor belts, and service vehicles. This policy supports Swissport’s commitment to reaching 55% eGSE by 2032 and aligns with its broader sustainability goals.

Swissport, which operates the world’s largest ground support fleet of 14,300 motorized units, will invest over €1 billion into a fully electric fleet over the next decade. CEO Warwick Brady emphasized the company’s commitment to reducing emissions and supporting airlines’ environmental goals. Swissport is also urging airports to enhance charging infrastructure to facilitate the shift.

Major hubs like Zurich, Amsterdam, and Rome are already seeing the transition to electric fleets, with Swissport aiming to further expand electric vehicles across its global operations.

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SOURCE: Swissport