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Swissport Expands Latin America Footprint with Colombian Acquisition

September 21, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Swissport acquires majority stake in Colombian ground services company GHI.
GHI operates in Bogotá and Medellín, offering passenger and air cargo handling.
Swissport expands Latin America network to 15 countries.
Colombia is a high-growth market with 57.5 million passengers in 2025.

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Strategic Implications

This acquisition may signal Swissport's intent to strengthen its position in Latin America's growing aviation market. The partnership could enhance Swissport's capabilities in the region, potentially attracting more airline customers and increasing its market share, which suggests a strategic expansion into high-growth markets.

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What Happened

Ground Handling Giant Enters High Growth Market Through Strategic Partnership

Swissport International is expanding its Latin America network through the acquisition of a majority stake in Colombian ground services company Giraldo Hermanos International SAS (GHI). The move aims to scale up Swissport’s presence in fast-growing aviation markets like Colombia, where GHI operates in major airports, including Bogotá and Medellín. Swissport currently provides services at 85 airports across 15 countries in Latin America and sees Colombia as a strategically important market. The acquisition was announced by AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: September 21, 2026

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