Swissport acquires ground handling activities of Finland’s Inter Handling

July 4, 2012

(ih.fi) – Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has acquired Finnish ground handling company Inter Handling and sister company Inter Handling Turku, to accelerate the group’s expansion in this important and promising market.

Inter Handling offers ground handling services at various airports in Finland, including its biggest operation in Helsinki Vantaa, providing a perfect addition to Swissport’s recently established Finnish operation and allowing the company to rapidly and efficiently build its network and service portfolio in Finland.

Swissport established its operations in Finland on 1st December 2011, providing baggage and apron services for Finnair at its Helsinki Airport hub. The addition of Inter Handling’s ground services operations is in line with Swissport’s strategy to strengthen its Finnish footprint and attract further customers through offering the full range of ground handling services and network deals.

Read the full media release from www.ih.fi.

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