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HAMBURG, DE

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Swissport

  • Swissport International AG is the world's largest independent provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling. Swissport provides comprehensive ground handling services to airports, enabling airlines to outsource non-core operations for efficiency and cost savings.

  • Passenger Services: Swissport manages check-in counters, gate operations, boarding assistance, arrival/transfer desks, PRM (passengers with reduced mobility) support, and lost & found offices. They also operate premium lounges (Aspire brand) and VIP handling to enhance passenger experience at terminals.

  • Ramp and Aircraft Handling: On the apron, Swissport performs baggage/cargo loading-unloading, aircraft pushback/towing, cabin cleaning, de/anti-icing, toilet/water servicing, GPU power supply, and ULD control. They coordinate turnarounds with digital tools for on-time performance.

  • Baggage and Cargo Operations: Full baggage lifecycle from sorting/transport to screening/tracking, plus air cargo warehousing, freight/mail processing, trucking, and e-freight documentation. Includes special handling for perishables or valuables.



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COUNTRY

Switzerland

FUNDING STAGE

Corporate/Mature

KEY OFFERINGS

(Swissport collaboration with Aurrigo dolly and tug vehicle)
Autonomous Ground Handling Vehicles: Self-driving electric vehicle combines dolly and tug functions to autonomously load/unload ULD containers using robotic arms, then drives them to/from aircraft stands with 360° obstacle detection.

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COUNTRY

Switzerland

FUNDING STAGE

Corporate/Mature

KEY OFFERINGS

(Swissport collaboration with Aurrigo dolly and tug vehicle)
Autonomous Ground Handling Vehicles: Self-driving electric vehicle combines dolly and tug functions to autonomously load/unload ULD containers using robotic arms, then drives them to/from aircraft stands with 360° obstacle detection.

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(Swissport collaboration with Aurrigo dolly and tug vehicle)

Switzerland Airport - Zurich Airport (2025): Aurrigo's Auto-DollyTug drove itself around the apron carrying one full ULD cargo container.​ Robot arms automatically picked up the ULD from storage dollies and placed it precisely onto high loaders next to waiting aircraft.​
360° sensors let it dodge ground crew and equipment while delivering bags to the right plane stand without a driver.

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(Swissport collaboration with Aurrigo dolly and tug vehicle)

Switzerland Airport - Zurich Airport (2025): Aurrigo's Auto-DollyTug drove itself around the apron carrying one full ULD cargo container.​ Robot arms automatically picked up the ULD from storage dollies and placed it precisely onto high loaders next to waiting aircraft.​
360° sensors let it dodge ground crew and equipment while delivering bags to the right plane stand without a driver.