Menzies Aviation has officially opened a cargo facility at Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Mozambique. Kitted out with the latest equipment and technology, the new cargo warehouse broadens the ground handling service provider’s portfolio and is lauded as a significant expansion of Menzies’ presence in East Africa. It also enhances Mozambique’s freight capacity, and airlines and forwarders can look forward to efficient, high-quality, and secure services. Menzies’ launch customers include Airlink and Qatar Airways.
The facility was inaugurated on 05SEP24, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Menzies’ Senior Vice President Cargo (MEAA), Alanood Alsuwaidi, along with representatives from Aeroportos de Moçambique, E.P., the Civil Aviation Institute, Customs of Mozambique, and airline partners.
Menzies first began operating at Maputo International Airport in 2018, initially under the name National Aviation Services until 2022. The company previously launched contemporary lounges at the airport’s international and domestic terminals, and expanded its services to include comprehensive Meet and Assist and ground handling services starting in 2019.
Alanood Alsuwaidi, Senior Vice President Cargo (MEAA), Menzies Aviation, said: “We’re thrilled to cut the ribbon on our new cargo warehouse in Mozambique. This cutting-edge facility will allow us to provide best in class services to our airline customers while supporting East Africa’s air cargo sector. This represents the next exciting step in Menzies’ cargo expansion strategy, which has seen us expand our footprint right across the globe.
