Swissport has officially begun air cargo handling operations at the Digital & Intelligent International Cargo Terminal located at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). This development signifies Swissport's strategic entry into the Chinese logistics market. The launch follows an agreement established last year with Smarex, a joint venture formed by AVINEX Logistics and China Eastern Airlines Logistics, to collaboratively manage and operate the terminal.
For freight forwarders and logistics professionals, this new operation at PVG is expected to increase air cargo handling capacity and introduce new service standards in one of Asia's busiest air freight hubs. The involvement of a major global ground handler like Swissport often leads to improved operational efficiency and potentially more competitive service offerings, which can benefit shippers by enhancing reliability and speed for air cargo movements through Shanghai.
