SWISSPORT International, the global leader in airport ground services and cargo handling, expanding in Australia and New Zealand, reports Singapore's Payload Asia.

"Swissport is ready to support the rapidly growing air cargo demand in Australia and New Zealand, enabling businesses to thrive," said Australia-New Zealand country manager Joel Greig.

"Our new locations in Melbourne, Sydney and soon Auckland feature advanced temperature-controlled spaces, direct airside access, and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations," he said.

Temperature controlled spacesSwissport's new location at Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne, is the closest facility with direct airside access, said the company statement.

Spanning a total area of 9,366 square metres, including almost 5,000 square metres of warehouse floor space, the warehouse features temperature-controlled storage systems designed to handle perishables and pharmaceuticals, maintaining conditions of 2-8∼C and 15-25∼C - depending on the specific requirements of the shipments.

At Sydney Airport, Swissport has expanded with a newly renovated facility, increasing its total handling area to over 4,500 square metres. The temperature-controlled air cargo centre is equipped to handle a wide range of products, including perishables, pharmaceuticals, mail, express shipments, and general cargo, ensuring seamless operations for diverse customer needs.