Swissport has pledged investments of over 1.5 billion EUR into eco-friendly technology set to be used at locations across 28 countries.
The investments have seen Swissport purchase more than 1,000 new hybrid and electric ground support equipment (GSE) over the past 18 months as part of an ongoing fleet renewal strategy, rendering 25% of its global fleet fully electric.
The newly deployed units range from electric baggage tractors and belt loaders to passenger steps and pushback tractors, and the company has re-affirmed its objective to achieve a target of 55% electric GSE by 2032.
Warwick Brady, President & CEO of Swissport International, said:We are delivering on our sustainability commitments with concrete actions.
This investment in eco-tech is a decisive step and reflects our industry-leading position on sustainability and innovation. Over the next five years we will be building the world's largest electric GSE fleet. Our strong commitment to clean energy also supports our airline customers' climate goals by helping to reduce global supply chain emissions.
Currently in possession of the largest GSE fleet in the world, Swissport operates approximately 14,500 motorised units, with its three Swiss airports – Zurich, Basel and Geneva – all on track to reach the company’s 55% electrification benchmark by the end of 2025 with each sitting at 43%, 51.4% and 59.4% respectively.
All vehicles at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport have been fully electric since February 2025, with the company’s presence at all four major London airports – Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton – doubling its eGSE presence over the past two years.
