Swissport licensed as ground handler at Moroccan international airports
2012 04 23
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SWISSPORT International has been awarded ground handling licences for international airports in Morocco to become operational in July.
The award of the licences by the Moroccan Airports Authority (ONDA, Office National Des Aeroports) Tender Commission follows an open tender process.
Swissport will now engage with stakeholders to ensure a smooth and efficient start-up and is committed to selecting and deploying qualified, motivated handling staff from existing providers. An experienced management team will be put in place shortly for the start-up preparation.
"The market entry in Morocco is an important milestone in Swissport's geographical expansion in Africa," said company vice president Juan Jose Andres Alvez of the tender win.
Besides its provision of ground services, Swissport wants to add value and support to Morocco's aviation industry and the wider national economy. Alongside existing operations in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Algeria, the award of the Morocco licences will strengthen Swissport's position in North Africa, said Mr Alvez.
Zurich-based Swissport International moves 3.2 million tonnes of cargo a year using 98 warehouses covering 350,000 square metres for 650 client companies. It employs 35,000 people and is active at 177 stations in 36 countries. It generated US$1.86 billion in revenue in 2011.
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