Swissport International, an aviation services provider across ground operations, air cargo, and airport hospitality, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Swiftair Maroc, a Casablanca-based cargo handling company operating at Mohammed V Airport, Morocco’s primary air freight hub, which handles approximately 95 per cent of the country’s total air cargo volumes.
Swiftair Maroc operates a 3,700 sqm airside warehouse at the airport. The facility includes dedicated temperature-controlled infrastructure, with specialised cold rooms for pharmaceutical products and perishable goods.
Warwick Brady, President and CEO of Swissport International, said: “Morocco is a dynamic and fast-growing market with increasing importance in global trade flows.
“The acquisition of Swiftair Maroc supports our strategy to further expand and accelerate the growth of our global cargo business.
“As a pivotal gateway between Europe, Africa and the Americas, Morocco supports strong export industries such as automotive, aerospace, agriculture and textiles, while also facilitating critical imports.
“At the same time, this agreement strengthens our cargo capabilities in the region and enhances our ability to support customers with efficient, high-quality logistics solutions.”
Salvador Moreno, Founder and CEO of Swiftair, said: “We are proud to have built a highly successful operation in Morocco. The disposal is part of Swiftair’s strategy to exit non-core activities and further strengthen its leadership in the air cargo market.
“It has been a pleasure to work alongside our business partners at Swiftair Maroc. Swissport is well positioned to support the company’s next phase of development, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration as one of its key customers in the country.”
Morocco’s air cargo market has experienced steady growth, driven by the country’s expanding export base and strategic geographic position.
Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport serves as the backbone of these flows, connecting Moroccan industries to global markets and supporting time-sensitive supply chains.
Dirk Goovaerts, CEO Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa, India & Global Cargo Chair at Swissport, said: “Swiftair Maroc provides a strong platform for expanding our cargo business in Morocco.
“Combined with our local expertise and global airline partnerships, we see clear opportunities to increase capacity and further strengthen our capabilities in high-value and specialised cargo handling.
“This investment reflects our continued commitment to Morocco and the wider African market, while supporting our strategy to build an integrated aviation services offering across our key markets.”