Menzies Aviation buys Norway-based Spirit Cargo Handling

Menzies Aviation announced the acquisition of Spirit Cargo Handling, previously owned by SAS Ground Handling Norway.

"The deal marks the next step in Menzies’ global strategy to expand its cargo business and marks its first air cargo operation and warehouse in Norway," says an official release.

The acquisition will boost Menzies’ cargo handling capacity by 150,000 tonnes per annum, the release added. "It will focus on handling high-demand products like salmon as well as general cargo and freighter services."

As part of the deal, Menzies will resume responsibility for the Spirit cargo warehouse at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), employee contracts and existing freighter operations at the airport. Once the deal is completed, the Spirit cargo operations will be rebranded as Menzies Aviation, the release added.

"This acquisition marks an exciting step forward in our strategic expansion as we strengthen our air cargo footprint across Europe," says Miguel Gomez Sjunnesson, Executive Vice President Europe, Menzies Aviation. "By adding a new cargo station to the Menzies global network, we’re building momentum in key markets and reinforcing our commitment to supporting cargo growth across the region. These targeted investments are a clear signal of our ambition and confidence in the sector’s long-term potential. Thanks to SAS for their trust and collaboration throughout this process."

Beau Paine, Executive Vice President, Cargo, Menzies Aviation adds: "Our expansion into the Norwegian air cargo market demonstrates our continued focus on delivering consistent, high-quality service to our partner airlines while enhancing the overall logistics supply chain. As we grow our global cargo network, we remain committed to being the cargo provider of choice through operational excellence, reliability and innovation. The addition of OSL takes our global air cargo network to 73 stations, which handled 2.4 million tonnes last year."