Airport Ground and Cargo Handling Services Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global airport ground and cargo handling services market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.40% in the forecast period of between 2025 and 2034. The market is being driven by the increasing volume of air travellers, higher frequency of flights, and expansion of airports.

Key Trends in the Market

Airport ground and cargo handling services are the type of services which are aimed at facilitating smooth aircraft operations at airports such as ground preparation, repositioning, aircraft take-off, cargo movement, and landing. Airport ground and cargo handling services perform various functions including shipment, baggage delivery, and ramping, among others.

• The rising footfall of tourists in domestic and international airports is propelling the airport ground and cargo handling services market. The rapid expansion of enterprises and increasing corporate workforce are further boosting the air travel of businessmen and working professionals.
• Innovative service ideas, coupled with greater investments by airport authorities to improve ground handling and aircraft handling service, to generate higher revenue, is adding to the market growth.
• The technological advancements in the handling services is another crucial driving factor of the market. Handheld devices equipped with internet of things (IoT), cloud-based software solutions, and advanced logging systems, among others, are some of technologies boosting the airport ground and cargo handling services market growth.

Market Segmentation

The EMR’s report titled “Airport Ground and Cargo Handling Services Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Airport Type

• International
• Domestic

Market Breakup by Infrastructure Type

• Greenfield Airport
• Brownfield Airport

Market Breakup by Services

• Baggage Handling
• Passenger Handling
• Cargo and Mail Handling
• Ramp Handling
• Aircraft Handling
• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Market Share by Airport Type

The international segment, based on airport type, accounts for a significant share in the airport ground and cargo handling services market. International airports are witnessing a great influx of tourists and business travellers from all over the world which is propelling the standards of the airports.

Airport ground and cargo handling services are crucial for airports serving as a hub for non-direct and point-to-point flights. Over the forecast period, the rising investments by governments of developing nations are bolstering the standards of international airports to augment the comfort of the passengers and encourage more international visitors.

Meanwhile, the international segment is also expected to witness a steady growth in the forecast period owing to the rapid infrastructure development activities to improve international trade. Moreover, the growing trade of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and manufactured products, between the developing countries is fuelling the global market for airport ground and cargo handling services.

Market Share by Services

Based on services, the passenger handling segment accounts for a significant share in the market. Passenger handling ensures safety of the passengers while enabling aircrafts to take-off on time. Issuance of boarding pass and documentation checks are integral to the passenger handling process which augments the quality of airport management.

In addition, efficient passenger handling can help prevent terrorism, identity theft, and aircraft hijack, which is a key contributor of the airport ground and cargo handling services market. Meanwhile, the aircraft handling segment is expected to witness a decent growth due to the improved operational efficiency of aircrafts while ensuring proper adherence to scheduled times.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global airport ground and cargo handling services market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

John Bean Technologies

John Bean Technologies is a major technological innovator which offers high-end technical solutions to various end use industries. It is a key player in the field of air transportation. John Bean Technologies was founded in 1894 and is presently headquartered in Illinois, United States. In 2008, the company was amalgamated with FMC Technologies.

Tronair, Inc.

Tronair, Inc. is a manufacturer, distributor, and designer of aircraft tools and equipment headquartered in Ohio, United States. The company was founded in 1971 and is currently a substantial player in the field of aerospace and aviation component manufacturing. The company caters to the aviation industry in the Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe.

Mallaghan (G.A.) Inc

Mallaghan (G.A.) Inc is a leading airport equipment manufacturing company which provides a range of components such as airport buses, aircraft washers, training vehicles, fire rescue stairs, and maintenance platform lifts, among others. Mallaghan (G.A.) Inc is also dedicated towards innovating customer-specific airport components. Apart from the United States, Mallaghan (G.A.) Inc has offices in Ireland, Germany, and Slovenia, among others.

Other market players include MULAG Fahrzeugwerk GmbH, and AMSS GSE, among others.
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