• Home
  • News

    Airlines

    • Freighter Operator
    • Bellyhold Airline

    Associations

    Airports

    Technology

    • Airfreight Digitisation
    • E-Commerce Logistics

    Business

    • Air Cargo Statistics
    • Cool Chain
    • Finance
    • Supply Chain

    Freight Forwarders

    Policy

    • Air Cargo Security

    Services

    • Handlers
    • Charter Operator
    • ULD
    • Freighter Conversion/MRO
    • GSSA

    People

    News By Date

    Sectors

    • Animal Transportation
    • E-Commerce Logistics
    • Perishable Logistics
    • Pharma Logistics

    Archive News

  • Magazine
  • Advertise
  • More
    • Jobs
      • Jobs
      • Post a Job
    • Events
    • Reels
  • Subscribe
  • Newsletter
No Result
View All Result
  • Airlines
  • Airports
  • Associations
  • Business
    • Cool Chain
    • Finance
    • Air Cargo Statistics
  • Sectors
    • Animal Transportation
    • E-Commerce Logistics
    • Pharma Logistics
    • Perishable Logistics
  • Services
    • Freighter Conversion/MRO
    • Handlers
    • Charter Operator
  • Technology
    • Logistics
    • Policy
    • Air Cargo Security
  • More
    • Freight Forwarders
    • People
    • Cargo Handling
Cargo Newswire
  • Home
  • News

    Airlines

    • Freighter Operator
    • Bellyhold Airline

    Associations

    Airports

    Technology

    • Airfreight Digitisation
    • E-Commerce Logistics

    Business

    • Air Cargo Statistics
    • Cool Chain
    • Finance
    • Supply Chain

    Freight Forwarders

    Policy

    • Air Cargo Security

    Services

    • Handlers
    • Charter Operator
    • ULD
    • Freighter Conversion/MRO
    • GSSA

    People

    News By Date

    Sectors

    • Animal Transportation
    • E-Commerce Logistics
    • Perishable Logistics
    • Pharma Logistics

    Archive News

  • Magazine
  • Advertise
  • More
    • Jobs
      • Jobs
      • Post a Job
    • Events
    • Reels
  • Subscribe
  • Newsletter
No Result
View All Result
Cargo Newswire

Swissport joins IATA Focus Africa initiative

October 26, 2023
in Handlers, Sustainability
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0 0
A A
0
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Swissport International has announced its participation in the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) “Focus Africa” initiative. The initiative is a major commitment to support the transformation and growth of aviation in Africa.

As a partner of the IATA “Focus Africa” initiative, Swissport will play its part in improving connectivity, safety, and sustainability in African aviation. “Swissport recognizes the immense potential of the aviation industry in Africa and is committed to creating a positive impact”, says Dirk Goovaerts, CEO Continental Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Global Cargo Chair of Swissport International. “Together with IATA, we aim to support passengers and cargo customers and ultimately promote the continent’s economic development.”

Africa’s aviation sector holds vast opportunities, with a youthful demographic and the potential to triple its economic footprint over the next two decades. However, it also faces significant challenges such as limited infrastructure, high operational costs, regulatory issues, and the urgent need for sustainable practices.

Related Post

Swiss WorldCargo and FIEGE Air Cargo Logistics enter a new partnership in Zurich

WIKA’s Probowangi Toll Road Project Nears Completion, Set to Boost Connectivity and Economic Growth

Eve Air Mobility and UI Helicopter Join Forces to Propel Advanced Air Mobility in South Korea

dnata Reaffirms Its Commitment to Excellence with Seven-Year Ground Handling License Renewal at Zürich Airport

“Africa’s aviation industry has the potential to transform lives and economies. Through collaboration with partners like Swissport, across the aviation industry we aim to confront these challenges head-on, building a more sustainable and prosperous aviation ecosystem together”, adds Kamil Al-Awadi, Regional Vice President, Africa, and Middle East of IATA. “Swissport’s commitment to support the Focus Africa demonstrates a shared vision for the future of African aviation.”

Swissport has been actively expanding its presence and services across the African continent to 31 airports in six countries. With a strong focus on providing ramp handling, air cargo handling and passenger services, Swissport is already one of the key contributors to the operational stability and the growth of the aviation sector in Africa.

IATA’s Focus Africa initiative has outlined six key focus areas:

• Safety: Improve operational safety through a data driven, collaborative program to reduce incidents and accidents.
• Infrastructure: Facilitate the growth of efficient, secure, and cost-effective aviation infrastructure.
• Connectivity: Promote the liberalization of intra-African market access through the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).
• Finance and Distribution: Accelerate the implementation of secure, effective, and cost-efficient financial services and adoption of modern retailing standards.
• Sustainability: Assist the African aviation industry in achieving Net Zero by 2050.
• Future Skills: Promote careers in aviation for a steady supply of diverse talent to meet future industry needs.

Partners and stakeholders are encouraged to support Focus Africa’s objectives and projects by providing financial investment, time, research, and participation in task forces. Together, these efforts should create a promising future for African aviation, unlocking economic opportunities that benefit the entire region.

Tags: International Air Transport Association’s (IATA)Swissport
ShareTweetPin
Devender Grover

Devender Grover

Devender was born in the year when the Beatles Group was formed. He holds two master’s degrees in English Literature and Public Administration. He also has an Honors degree in English Literature and a post-graduate diploma in Corporate Communications and Public Relations. He was closely associated with the Indian State Transport Undertakings and Ministry of Transport in his role as Corporate Communications and PR specialist for over two decades handling domestic and international organizations. He ventured into business forming his own Media House, Profiles Media Network Private Limited which is now a twenty years old company. Excelling as an editor, Marketing, PR, Anchor, and Advertising specialist, he is now expertly navigating the world of social media. A widely traveled professional internationally, Devender has a deep understanding of the Air Cargo, Cargo Business, Cargo Airports, Freighters and Cargo Industry at large.

Related Posts

Handlers

dnata to open advanced animal handling centre in Amsterdam

by Devender Grover
May 16, 2025
Handlers

dnata to expand airside fleet with 800 new units in US$ 110 million rollout in 2025

by Devender Grover
May 16, 2025
Handlers

Challenge Group Expands Indian Market Footprint with New Freighter Service to Bengaluru

by Devender Grover
May 10, 2025

TIACA Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Recipient

June 6, 2025

New contract extensionWestJet Cargo relies on Jettainer as long-term ULD management partner

NY/NJ Foreign Freight Forwarders & Brokers Association Announces 2025 “Captain of Industry” Award Recipient

Avianca Cargo announces a collaboration agreement with Amazon Air Cargo

SAL and GCL Sign Strategic Agreement to Strengthen Specialized Logistics Solutions for the Entertainment, Sports, and Arts

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo marks five years of tech-driven, customer-centric transformation

Tags

Airbus Air Canada Air Cargo Aircargo Air Cargo News Air Freight Airfreight Airlines American Airlines Atlas Air Aviation Aviation Industry Aviation News Boeing cargo industry news Cargo International News Covid 19 DB Schenker DHL DHL Express dnata E-commerce Emirates Emirates SkyCargo Etihad Cargo Europe Freighter Freighters IAG Cargo IATA Latest Air Cargo News Logistics Logistics News Lufthansa Cargo Pharma Qatar Airways Qatar Airways Cargo Supply chain Sustainability Swissport Technology TIACA Turkish Cargo UPS WFS
  • Home
  • About us
  • Magazine
  • Subscribe
  • Reels
  • Events
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy

Copyright © 2025 Profiles Media Network Pvt Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Airlines
    • Airports
    • Associations
    • Business
    • Freight Forwarders
    • People
    • Cargo Handling
    • Sectors
    • Services
    • Technology
    • News By Date
  • Reels
  • Magazine
  • Archive News
  • Subscribe
  • Newsletter
  • Advertise
  • Jobs
  • Subscribe
  • Events

Copyright © [2024] Profiles Media Network Pvt Ltd All Rights Reserved. Build with ❤️ by Onairdigital

Our website uses cookies. We use cookies and similar technologies to personalise content, to provide you with relevant marketing, to enhance your user experience and to gain insight and track how you interact with us and our partners. Learn more in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.