Swissport has reached a significant milestone at its newly launched cargo operation at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), rapidly scaling up throughput in the first months of activity.
The ground handling and cargo services provider said its Malpensa operation has increased volumes from around nine tonnes per day at launch to as much as 100 tonnes per day within just five months. Swissport announced the start of cargo handling services at MXP in June.
The operation is based in a newly refurbished 4,000 sq m second-line warehouse located within the World Trade Center (WTC) complex at the airport. Initial activities focused on import handling, pre-customs clearance and express distribution.
Swissport is now preparing to expand the facility’s capabilities to include export flows and a wider range of general cargo services.
Marina Bottelli, Swissport’s country manager for Italy, said the rapid growth highlights the company’s operational strengths. “Scaling from nine to 100 tonnes per day in such a short time is a clear demonstration of Swissport’s ability to deploy harmonised global standards, advanced handling processes and high-performing teams,” she said. “Malpensa is a critical cargo gateway for Italy and Europe, and this success reflects our commitment to delivering reliable, efficient and seamless cargo flows for our customers across the region.”
The company said the achievement supports its long-term growth strategy in Italy, where Swissport is expanding its presence across cargo handling, ground operations and lounge hospitality.
In addition to Malpensa, Swissport has been operating at Milan Linate Airport (LIN) since October 2022, providing ground handling services including check-in and boarding, as well as managing Lost & Found services and VIP lounges.