Swissport's €11M Investment: New Electric Vehicles, Alitalia Staff Employment

Swissport plans €11M investment in electric vehicles and hires 400 ex-Alitalia employees.

By 2032, the Swiss company aims to raise its electric vehicle fleet to a minimum of 55%.

New electric vehicles, including aircraft tractors, passenger buses, baggage belts, cargo loaders, and transporters, are set to join operations. Swissport's existing fleet of baggage tractors has been upgraded, with 50 electric tractors already operational at Fiumicino and an additional 70 scheduled for delivery by Summer.

The company inaugurated its new Fiumicino operations center on-site, managed by dedicated Swissport employees. This facility serves as a central hub for management and coordination.

“Our investment in fleet modernisation and infrastructure upgrades aligns with our commitment to deliver market-leading handling services to our 30+ airline customers at Fiumicino.

“As the global sector leader, we also continuously invest in a more environmentally friendly operation. Swissport will further increase the share of electrically powered vehicles in its fleet to at least 55 percent by 2032. Longer term, we are committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by latest 2050.” Marina Bottelli, Managing Director, Swissport, Italy

Swissport, with around 2,300 employees, plans to onboard 400 former Alitalia staff currently on administrative leave. Agreements reached with union representatives in July 2022 paved the way for this integration. A formal decision on staff retention is anticipated by March 2024.