Etihad Cargo and Swissport ink deal

Etihad Cargo, the fast-moving cargo division of United Arab Emirates’ carrier, Etihad Airways has certified international ground handling services company Swissport International Ltd as its first Preferred Handling Partner (PHP).

Only companies who meet the high service performance standards of Etihad Cargo and can assure consistency in quality across their regional operations can be certified a Preferred Handling Partner.

Etihad Cargo has specific performance benchmarks in the areas of safety, security management, regulatory compliance, training, IT interfaces, business planning and risk management.

The two-year PHP certification with Swissport is focused initially on six Etihad Cargo stations; Athens, Geneva, Larnaca, Nairobi, Seoul and Toronto.

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