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Swissport enters Colombia with majority stake in ground handler GHI

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Swissport has signed a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in Giraldo Hermanos International, marking the ground services provider’s official entry into Colombia. The transaction expands Swissport’s Latin American network and adds Colombian airport operations to its global handling business.

Discovered 2026-09-21T03:35:26.195164-07:00 | 2026-09-21T03:35:26.195164-07:00

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  • Swissport’s majority acquisition of GHI gives the global ground handler an operating foothold in Colombia and expands its Latin American network.
  • The deal signals continued consolidation and international expansion in airport ground services, with implications for handling capacity, airline outsourcing and competitive positioning in the Colombian market.

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