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No four weeks after the majority acquisition of CV Handling in Cape Verde (photo), Swissport is strengthening its presence in Northwest Africa. Swissport International has signed a binding agreement to acquire Swiftair Maroc, a company specializing in air freight handling based in Casablanca. Swiftair Maroc operates at Mohammed V Airport, the main air freight hub in Morocco, which handles approximately 95% of the country’s total air freight volume.
The company operates a 3,700 m² warehouse on the airport premises, equipped with temperature-controlled infrastructure, including specialized cold rooms for pharmaceutical products and perishable goods.
Warwick Brady, President and CEO of Swissport International, commented on the acquisition: „Morocco is a dynamic and rapidly growing market with increasing importance for global trade flows. The acquisition of Swiftair Maroc supports our strategy to further expand and accelerate the growth of our global cargo business.“ He emphasized that Morocco serves as a key access point between Europe, Africa, and America, supporting strong export industries such as automotive, aerospace, agriculture, and textiles.
Salvador Moreno, founder and CEO of Swiftair, stated: „We are proud to have built a successful operation in Morocco. The sale is part of Swiftair’s strategy to divest from non-core activities and to further strengthen its leadership position in the air freight market.“ He expressed confidence that Swissport is well-positioned to support the next development phase of the company.
The air freight market in Morocco has experienced steady growth, driven by the country’s expanding export base and its strategic geographical location. The airport in Casablanca forms the backbone of these flows, connecting Moroccan industries with global markets.
The acquisition complements Swissport’s existing presence in Morocco, where the company operates in several business areas. Swissport Maroc currently provides ground handling services at 16 airports across the country, operates FBO services in Marrakech, Casablanca, and Tangier, and manages ten airport lounges at nine locations under the Aspire brand. The addition of air freight handling capabilities represents a natural next step to strengthen Swissport’s integrated service offering in Morocco.
In light of the country’s preparations to co-host the FIFA World Cup 2030, Swissport sees long-term potential in aviation and logistics, supported by ongoing investments in infrastructure and increasing international connections.
Dirk Goovaerts, CEO for Continental Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, and Global Cargo Chair at Swissport, said: „Swiftair Maroc provides a strong platform to expand our cargo business in Morocco. Combined with our local expertise and global airline partnerships, we see clear opportunities to increase capacity and further enhance our capabilities in handling high-quality and specialized freight.“
The completion of the transaction is subject to customary conditions, including approvals from regulatory authorities.
