Global air and travel services provider dnata aims to boost its cargo handling capacity by over 50% at Zürich Airport (ZRH) in response to continued demand across its operations.

Having signed a lease agreement with the airport authority, dnata says it is planning to operate its new 9,500 sqm advanced warehouse facility as the sole occupant. Construction of the facility has already begun and is scheduled to be completed by 2027.

The new ‘Rächtenwisen’ warehouse will provide 20 docking ramps for trucks, and separate areas for the handling of import and export processes, as well as hazardous goods.

It will also include temperature-controlled areas for sensitive products such as pharmaceuticals and other perishable items.

The airport also plans to install solar PV panels to the roof of the landside building which aligns with dnata’s group target of reducing its global carbon emissions and waste to landfill by 50% by 2030.

Wily Ruf, managing director of dnata Switzerland, said: “We are delighted to have secured this new facility in partnership with Zürich Airport.

“Our cargo business continues to grow, and this warehouse will ensure that we go beyond the demands of our customers, providing them with our best-in-class ground and cargo handling services.

“We will continue to invest in people, infrastructure and equipment to take our business to the next level in Switzerland.”