Monday, February 10, 2025

Swissport Enhances Cargo Operations in North America with New Leadership

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Swissport International AG is set to enhance its cargo expertise in North America through the appointment of two industry veterans: Ajay Barolia as Senior Vice President Cargo and Peter Weir as Senior Vice President Cargo Commercial.

Leadership Appointments:

  • Ajay Barolia: Joined Swissport on July 15. He brings over nine years of experience from Qatar Airways, where he held various senior roles, most recently serving as Vice President Global Cargo Operations.
  • Peter Weir: Joined Swissport from Menzies Aviation, where he had a successful 20-year tenure in leadership roles related to cargo operations, ground handling, sales, and business development.

Dirk Goovaerts, Global Cargo Chair of Swissport International, expressed enthusiasm about the new additions, stating, “We are pleased to welcome Ajay Barolia and Peter Weir to our global cargo team. They are experienced leaders with a deep understanding of air cargo operations and a keen business acumen. Their extensive industry knowledge and experience will be vital as we continue to expand our cargo services portfolio across North America, adding value to the business of our existing and future customers.”

North American Operations:

Swissport’s North American operations are extensive, serving over 150 airline customers and freight forwarders through 19 air cargo centers in the US and Canada. Many of these centers are equipped with temperature-controlled areas to handle perishables and pharmaceutical cargo.

Strategic Goals:

  • Expansion of Services: Swissport aims to broaden its product line and expand its handling business for freight forwarders, especially focusing on specialized logistics solutions for the e-commerce sector.
  • Digital Investments: The company is investing heavily in digital tools to enhance operational efficiency. This includes improvements in its cargo operations and the implementation of the terminal management system, Cargospot, across all North American locations.

These strategic moves and leadership appointments underline Swissport’s commitment to strengthening its position in the air cargo market and enhancing service offerings for its customers in North America.

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