The Emirates Group company now supports 20 airlines at Schiphol Airport following a €70 million investment in cargo operations.
Dubai: Emirates Group-owned aviation services provider dnata has been re-awarded a ground handling licence at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in the Netherlands.
The seven-year ground handling licence at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) enables dnata to continue supporting airlines at one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs.
The agreement follows a competitive tender process by Schiphol’s airport operator and covers dnata’s passenger, baggage, ramp, and cargo handling services at the Dutch airport.
dnata has been operating at Amsterdam Schiphol for more than a decade and currently supports over 20 passenger and cargo airlines at the airport.
Its local workforce of more than 1,200 employees handles around 16,000 flights and approximately 500,000 tonnes of cargo each year, according to the company.
The renewed licence comes as Schiphol — a key European aviation hub — prepares for the next phase of its ground handling operations, with dnata set to continue delivering services throughout the new contract period.
Thiemo van Spellen, Managing Director of dnata Netherlands, said: “We are proud to continue our ground handling operations at Amsterdam Schiphol. This award reflects the trust placed in our people, our operational capabilities and our commitment to delivering safe, reliable and consistent services for airlines and passengers.”
He added that Schiphol remains “a critical hub in European aviation” as the airport’s ground handling community enters a new phase
€70 million cargo investment
The contract renewal follows dnata’s expansion at Schiphol with the launch of dnata Cargo City Amsterdam, one of its largest cargo facilities.
The €70 million investment provides an annual handling capacity of 600,000 tonnes and is part of dnata’s broader strategy to grow its operations in the Netherlands.
The company has also continued to invest in ground support equipment, environmental initiatives, and operational capabilities across its global network.
Amsterdam remains one of dnata’s key European hubs, where it provides passenger, ramp, and cargo services as part of its wider international operations.
The Schiphol agreement follows dnata’s record financial performance for the 2025–26 financial year, driven by continued growth in travel demand.
The company reported revenue of Dh23.6 billion ($6.4 billion), an increase of 12%, while profit before tax rose to Dh1.6 billion ($437 million).
