Swissport's PVG cargo handling facility.
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Swissport started operating cargo handling services at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), managing a new facility spanning 144,000 m² (1.55 million ft.²). Swissport signed an agreement last year with Smarex, a joint venture between Shanghai Airport Authority Logistics Development Company and China Eastern Airlines Logistics, to operate the cargo building. Swissport CEO Warwick Brady characterized adding PVG to the company’s global network, which includes more than 300 airports, as “a defining moment.” The facility is designed for high-speed automated sorting across four loop lines. It includes 15,000 m² of cold chain infrastructure for handling pharmaceutical and perishable cargo.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is set to open its C Concourse expansion ahead of Seattle hosting FIFA World Cup games. The first match in the city will take place on June 15. The $399 million expansion added four floors above the existing building, expanding the structure to 229,530 ft.², doubling its size. Construction started in the 2022 summer.
Brussels Airport (BRU) broke ground on construction of a new logistics building. The 14,000 m² (150,696 ft.²) site, located in the eastern part of BRU’s cargo zone, will be divided into two units—a warehouse and office space. The building is expected to be completed in 2027.
Riga Airport (RIX) in Latvia released figures showing it generated €80.7 million ($92.9 million) in revenue in 2025, up 3.9% year over year. Aeronautical revenue increased 5.4% year over year to €47.3 million, while non-aeronautical revenue rose 2% to €33.4 million. RIX’s 2025 net profit was €4.2 million, up from €3.4 million in 2024. The airport reported it invested €20 million in development projects in 2025. “Work continued on the reconstruction of the technical services building, the construction of a solar panel park in the northern part of the aerodrome and the expansion of parking facilities,” RIX said. The airport handled 7.1 million passengers in 2025, on par with 2024.
Denver International Airport (DEN) CEO Phil Washington will retire on Aug. 1. He has been the top official at DEN since 2021.
“Major upgrades” are planned for Albany Airport (ALH) in Western Australia, including an A$14.7 million ($10.4 million) investment from the Australian federal government, according to a statement issued by the Western Australia state government. The regional airport is served by Rex Airlines and Virgin Australia, which both operate flights between ALH and Perth Airport (PER). The upgrades are aimed at enabling the airport to handle nonstop flights to Australia’s east coast. According to Rita Saffioti, Western Australia’s deputy premier and transport minister, the leadership of the state government is pledging A$14 million and the city of Albany is committing nearly A$13 million to ALH upgrades. “The city of Albany will manage the project, which includes comprehensive upgrades to the runway, taxiways and aprons to accommodate heavier, more modern and fuel-efficient aircraft,” the statement said.
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