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Swissport International has signed a binding agreement to acquire Swiftair Maroc, a Casablanca-based cargo handling company operating at Mohammed V International Airport.
The acquisition gives Swissport access to operations at Morocco’s primary air freight hub, which handles approximately 95% of the country’s total air cargo volumes.
Swiftair Maroc operates a 3,700-square-meter airside warehouse at the airport equipped with temperature-controlled infrastructure, including dedicated cold rooms for pharmaceutical products and perishable goods.
“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,” said Warwick Brady, President and CEO of Swissport International.
“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,” Brady added.
The deal comes as Morocco’s air cargo sector continues to register steady growth, supported by the country’s strategic geographic position and expanding export industries. Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport remains central to these flows, linking Moroccan industries with global markets and supporting time-sensitive supply chains.
For Swissport, the acquisition builds on an already established presence in Morocco. Through its local subsidiary, Swissport Maroc, the company currently provides ground handling services at 16 airports nationwide, in addition to executive aviation services in Marrakech, Casablanca, and Tangier, as well as managing 10 airport lounges across nine locations under its Aspire brand.
The addition of cargo handling operations represents what the company described as a natural extension of its integrated aviation services strategy in Morocco.
Salvador Moreno, the founder and the CEO of Swiftair said the transaction aligns with Swiftair’s broader strategic priorities.
“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,” Moreno said.
Swissport also pointed to Morocco’s preparations to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup as a factor reinforcing the country’s long-term aviation and logistics potential, amid ongoing infrastructure investments and rising international connectivity.
“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 specialized cargo handling,” said Dirk Goovaerts, CEO Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa, India & Global Cargo Chair at Swissport.
“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,” he stated.
Swissport concluded its announcement stating that the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
Source: Morocco word news
