Lufthansa extends contract with Swissport in Nairobi

Lufthansa has extended its partnership with aviation services firm Swissport at Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi. Swissport has already been offering airline ramp handling and check-in and gate services at the airport for more than 11 years. The latest contract expands this coverage to include air cargo handling and warehousing services. Lufthansa Cargo currently runs flights between East Africa and its hub in Frankfurt. Swissport Kenya managing director Racheal Ndegwa said: “Air cargo handling and warehousing are crucial components of our business, and we are proud to match the needs of Lufthansa Cargo with our operational readiness and world-class facilities here in Nairobi.” Since 1997, Swissport has been offering airport ground and air cargo handling services at Jomo Kenyatta Airport. With a 10,400m² area, the firm’s Nairobi cargo centre handles general cargo in addition to perishables and temperature-sensitive goods such as pharmaceuticals.<br/>