How Has the Ground Handling Services Market Evolved Historically and What is its Current Size
The ground handling services market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for ground handling services has seen a sturdy growth in the past few years. The market, which is expected to escalate from $27.59 billion in 2024 to $29.65 billion in 2025, is experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%.
This growth from the past years is attributed to factors such as the expansion of air travel, airline deregulation, development of airport infrastructure, globalization of air travel and regulations related to security and safety.
How Does the Forecast Look for the Ground Handling Services Market?
The ground handling services market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for ground handling services is anticipated to experience robust expansion in the coming years, reaching a value of $39.51 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%.
This growth over the forecast period could be due to several factors including a focus on environmental sustainability, changes in airline business models, expansion of airline fleets, increased globalization of air travel, and investments in airport infrastructure. Key trends projected for this period include a move towards digitalization and automation, development of personalized services, initiatives related to sustainability, implementation of heightened security measures, adjustments to emerging airline business models, and the utilization of data analytics and predictive maintenance.
What Are The Primary Growth Drivers In The Ground Handling Services Market?
The escalation in the need for air freight cargo is likely to drive the expansion of the market for ground handling services. The shipment procedure where goods are transferred using a scheduled or chartered flight carrier is known as air freight cargo. The evolving consumer choices and the burgeoning E-commerce sector have contributed to an upsurge in demand for air freight cargo due to its swift and same-day delivery services. Such transportation mode requires a reliable and efficient handling method, which intensifies the need for airport ground and cargo handling services to minimize delay times, resulting in lower emissions at airports. The International Air Transport Association, a Trade association based in Canada, reported in August 2024, that global air cargo demand, assessed in cargo tonne kilometers (CTKs), surged by 13.6% in July 2024 compared to the same month in the previous year, whereby international operations demonstrated a 14.3% increase. Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region reported the most significant growth in demand, at 17.6% year-on-year. Hence, the rise in the requirement for air freight cargo will bolster the airport ground and cargo handling services market's growth.
How Are The Segments Defined Within The Global Ground Handling Services Market?
The ground handling services market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Service: Ground Handling, Passenger Ground Handling, Ramp Handling, Other Services
2) By Airport Type: International, Domestic
3) By Application: Civil, Military
Subsegments:
1) By Ground Handling: Baggage Handling, Cargo Handling, Aircraft Marshalling, Flight Operations And Crew Administration
2) By Passenger Ground Handling: Check-In Services, Boarding Assistance, Passenger Assistance Services, Immigration Assistance
3) By Ramp Handling: Aircraft Refueling, Aircraft Towing And Pushback, Water And Lavatory Services, Deicing And Anti-Icing
4) By Other Services: Catering Coordination, Cabin Cleaning, Security Services
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How Are New Trends Expected To Influence The Growth Of The Ground Handling Services Market?
Advancements in technology are becoming a rising trend in the ground handling services market. Leading organizations are focusing on developing innovative equipment technologies like electric material handling devices to solidify their standing. For instance, Linde Material Handling, a forklift trucks and warehouse equipment company based in Germany, launched electric heavy-duty forklift trucks with load capacities between 10 to 18 tonnes in May 2022. This innovative and compact heavy-duty truck series expands on the eight-ton range, featuring a double drive, double lifting hydraulics, dual batteries, and scaled pumps.
Who Are the Key Players in the Ground Handling Services Market?
Major companies operating in the ground handling services market include:
• Baltic Ground Services
• Dubai National Air Transport Association
• Swiss Aviation Group AG
• Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)
• JBT Corporation
• Swissport International Ltd.
• Singapore Airport Terminal Services Limited
• TAV Havalimanlari Holding A.S.
• Groundforce Handling Portugal
• Aviapartner Group NV
• Goldair Handling SA
• Airport Terminal Services Inc.
• Mallaghan Engineering Ltd
• Menzies Aviation plc
• Skyplan Services Ltd.
• Belau Transfer and Terminal Company
• AFS Aviation Services Limited
• AN Aviation Services Co. Ltd.
• Proground GmbH
• Airline Services Ltd.
• Jet Aviation Business Jets AG
• Çelebi Havacilik Holding A.S.
• SAS Ground Handling AB
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Ground Handling Services Market?
North America was the largest region in the ground handling services market in 2024. The regions covered in the ground handling services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
