Global Airport Ground And Cargo Handling Services Market Growth 2025, Forecast To 2034
5 Mar, 2025
What Factors Propelled The Growth Of The Airport Ground And Cargo Handling Services Market In The Past?
The airport ground and cargo handling services market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size of airport ground and cargo handling services has been considerably expanding in the past few years. Anticipated to rise from $25.36 billion in 2024 to $27.37 billion in 2025, the market will advance at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. This growth during the historical period can be traced back to several factors including the implementation of safety and security measures, competitive market forces, worldwide trade patterns, consideration for the environment, and the growth of air travel.
How Will the Airport Ground And Cargo Handling Services Market Size Evolve over the Forecast Period?
The Airport Ground And Cargo Handling Services market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the upcoming years, the market size of airport ground and cargo handling services is anticipated to witness robust expansion. It is projected to reach $38.16 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%.
The predicted growth during this period can be credited to factors such as global trade dynamics, the need for specialized services, initiatives for sustainability, concentration on contactless solutions, and the recovery of air travel. Key trends anticipated throughout this period consist of strategic alliances, product innovation, development in material technology, emphasis on efficiency and cost-reduction, measures for safety and security along with airline collaborations and partnerships.
Which Factors Are Boosting Growth In The Airport Ground And Cargo Handling Services Market?
As air freight cargo continues to grow in popularity, the airport ground and cargo handling services market is expected to expand. Air freight cargo refers to the transportation of goods via a hired or regularly scheduled air carrier. The booming e-commerce industry and changing customer preferences have amplified the need for air freight cargo with its expedited and same-day delivery advantages. Reliable and swift handling techniques are essential in this mode of transport, thereby escalating the demand for airport ground and cargo handling services that minimize delay, leading to reduced emissions at airports. For instance, a report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a government agency in the US, anticipates that the value of freight will grow faster than the actual volume of goods transported, rising from $926 per ton in 2023 to $1,256 per ton by 2050, when adjusted for inflation. As such, the increasing requirement for air freight cargo will propel the airport ground and cargo handling services market's growth.
What Key Areas Define The Segmentation Of The Global Airport Ground And Cargo Handling Services Market?
The airport ground and cargo handling services market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Airport Type: Domestic, International
2) By Services: Passenger Handling, Baggage handling, Cargo And Mail Handling, Aircraft Handling, Ramp Handling
3) By Infrastructure Type: Greenfield Airport, Brownfield Airport
Subsegments:
1) By Domestic: Passenger Ground Handling Services, Cargo Handling Services, Ramp Services, Baggage Handling Services
2) By International: Passenger Ground Handling Services, Cargo Handling Services, Ramp Services, Baggage Handling Services, Customs Clearance Services
How Are Emerging Trends Reshaping The Dynamics Of The Airport Ground And Cargo Handling Services Market?
Top-tier businesses in the airport ground and cargo handling services market are introducing cutting-edge products like services for battery-powered support equipment, in a bid to broaden their client base, boost sales and ramp up revenue. The services for battery-powered support equipment pertain to maintenance, repair, and operation support for equipment or vehicles relying on battery power. For example, UL Solutions, an American company specializing in safety science, debuted a service and standard for evaluating electric ground support equipment at airports powered by lithium-ion batteries, in October 2022. This new service adds value through its skill to align electric ground support equipment to the UL 5840:2022 Standard for electrical systems of battery-powered aviation ground support equipment. Key safety requirements are outlined in UL 5840, particularly focusing on fire, electric shock, and explosion risks tied to lithium-ion battery-powered airport ground support equipment. Importantly, it offers retrofitting guidance for lithium-ion batteries in conventional diesel-powered equipment amid fleet upgrades. This one-of-a-kind service effectively tackles potential problems linked with lithium-ion batteries' use, installation, and maintenance in ground support equipment, thereby helping ground handlers speed up adopting battery-powered solutions and subsequently cut down airfield emissions.
Who Are the Key Players In The Airport Ground And Cargo Handling Services Market?
Major companies operating in the airport ground and cargo handling services market include:
• Aviapartner N.V.
• Swissport International AG
• Worldwide Flight Services Inc.
• Alvest Group Company Limited
• Mallaghan Engineering Limited
• MULAG Fahrzeugwerk GmbH & Co. KG
• Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Co. Ltd.
• JBT AeroTech Corporation
• Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide
• Airport Associates
• John Bean Technologies Corporation
• ADELTE Group SL
• Cavotec SA
• Vestergaard Company A/S
• Cargotec Corporation
• Dubai National Air Transport Association
• Havas Ground Handling Company
• AeroGround Flughafen München GmbH
• Aeroporti di Roma S.p.A.
• Air France-KLM
• Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited
• Air Serv Corporation
• Alliance Ground International
• Flightcare Global
• Goldair Handling
• Thai Airways International Public Company Limited
• Transworld Aviation Limited
• Turkish Ground Services A.S.
• United Ground Express Inc.
• Universal Aviation Aircraft Services Inc.
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Airport Ground And Cargo Handling Services Market?
North America was the largest region in the airport ground and cargo handling services market share in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the airport ground and cargo handling services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.