Airport ground services and air cargo handler, Swissport International (Swissport), has appointed Steven Polmans as global senior vice president cargo, reporting directly to the global cargo chair.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the aviation industry, Polmans will lead Swissport’s global air cargo operations, focusing on strengthening the company’s strategy, enhancing commercial performance, and positioning Swissport as an innovative, value-driven partner across the air cargo value chain.

“We are delighted to welcome Steven Polmans to the Swissport team,” said Dirk Goovaerts, chief executive Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa & India and global cargo chair. “His extensive experience in transforming cargo operations, building strategic industry partnerships, and driving innovation makes him the ideal leader to further grow our cargo services worldwide.”

Polmans previously served as vice president business development at Abu Dhabi Airports, director of cargo and logistics at Brussels Airport Company, and was founding chairman of Air Cargo Belgium. He also chaired The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA).

Swissport’s air cargo division handles more than five million tonnes of freight annually across 117 warehouses worldwide.

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