Silver Cargo

What Silver Cargo does

Silver Cargo sp. z o.o. is a privately held Polish ground handling agent, founded in 2021 and headquartered at ul. Wolności 90, 42-625 Pyrzowice on the cargo terminal of Katowice Airport (KTW), with a second branch at Al. Krakowska 106, 02-256 Warszawa adjacent to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). The company provides specialised air cargo services to freight forwarders, shippers, and airlines, including cargo acceptance and processing, weight-tiered handling for GCR, DGR, PER, AVI and VAL shipments, SPX large-scale security screening of consolidated and palletised cargo, temperature-controlled storage for pharmaceutical and perishable goods, dangerous goods handling, customs consulting and clearance, and EU-wide pick-up and delivery under a secure supply chain.

Its revenue model combines transaction-fee handling charges, usage-based storage rates with free storage periods followed by daily per-kg fees, fixed customs clearance fees (50 EUR per import/export), and per-UN dangerous goods charges. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales: prospects enter through the website partnership form, the company assigns a named branch contact, and a framework agreement is signed before services commence. Pricing is publicly disclosed in EUR with VAT added per regulation; a dedicated 14 EUR per MAWB service charge applies to Lufthansa Cargo shipments.

Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Silver Cargo Academy, the company monetises IATA CBTA-accredited competency-based training programmes in dangerous goods transport, cargo handling, live animals transport, civil aviation protection, and pharmaceutical/perishable shipments, with courses approved by Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego (Polish Civil Aviation Authority). The Academy delivers training at both branches and offers client-site delivery. Silver Cargo holds AHAC, Regulated Agent, AEO and GDP certifications, giving it both the regulatory standing to grant shipment security status and to handle medicinal-product logistics. The customer base is primarily Polish with road transport extending across the EU, and is organised around horizontal B2B segments (freight forwarders, shippers, airlines) with a strategic anchor relationship with Lufthansa Cargo.

Name

Silver Cargo

Legal name

Silver Cargo sp. z o.o.

Website

https://silvercargo.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Silver Cargo is a Polish ground handling agent founded in 2021, providing specialised air cargo services - handling, SPX security screening, storage, dangerous goods, customs clearance, and EU road transport - at Katowice (KTW) and Warsaw Chopin (WAW) airports for freight forwarders, shippers, and airlines, with an IATA-accredited training subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Cargo Ground Handling Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Ground Handling & Air Cargo Operations (EDAOANAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Perishables & Fresh Produce Forwarding (Food/Seafood/Floral) (TLACAJAA), High-Value & Secure Air Cargo (Valuables, Security Screening, Escort) (TLACAAAH), Hazmat Bulk Tank, ISO Tank & Tank Container Transport (TLACANAJ)

Keywords

• Air cargo handling
• Ground handling services
• Dangerous goods training
• Customs clearance services
• Warehouse storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Pyrzowice

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Handling Services: Core ground handling services at KTW and WAW airports including cargo acceptance, processing, and preparation for transport. Charging based on weight tiers and shipment type (GCR, DGR, PER, AVI, VAL)
2. Storage Services: Warehouse storage for air cargo with free storage periods followed by daily rates. Different rates for cargo types (GCR, DGR, PER, AVI, VAL)
3. Customs Agency: Comprehensive customs consulting and clearance services for imports, exports, transits and special procedures including T1 documents and certificate issuance
4. Road Transport: Pick-up and delivery services to airports and throughout the European Union with SPX secure supply chain transport
5. Training Academy: IATA-accredited training programs including dangerous goods, cargo handling, live animals transport, civil aviation protection, and pharmaceutical/perishable shipments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Silver Cargo is a certified ground handling agent providing specialised air cargo services at Katowice Airport (KTW-Pyrzowice) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). Core offerings include cargo acceptance, processing and preparation, warehouse storage (including temperature-controlled PER for pharmaceuticals and perishable goods), SPX large-scale security screening, dangerous goods (DGR) handling, customs agency for imports/exports/transits, and SPX road transport across the European Union. The company also delivers IATA-accredited training and consulting through Silver Cargo Academy covering dangerous goods, cargo handling basics, live animals, civil aviation protection, and pharmaceutical/perishable shipments.

Product overview

Silver Cargo operates as a ground handling agent providing specialized air cargo services at Katowice (KTW-Pyrzowice) and Warsaw (WAW-Chopin) airports. The company offers comprehensive cargo handling, warehouse operations, security screening (SPX), temperature-controlled storage, and road transport services. Through its subsidiary Silver Cargo Academy, the company provides IATA-accredited competency-based training programs covering dangerous goods transport, cargo handling basics, live animals transport, civil aviation protection, and pharmaceutical shipments. Additional services include customs agency, dangerous goods shipment preparation, and consulting for Known Consignor status. The portfolio includes ground handling as the core service supported by training and consulting add-ons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silver Cargo Academy: IATA-accredited training division offering competency-based courses in dangerous goods transport, cargo handling, civil aviation protection, live animal transport, and pharmaceutical/cold-chain shipment handling, along with consulting services.

Products and services

• Ground Handling Services Core air cargo handling at Katowice (KTW) and Warsaw Chopin (WAW) airports, including cargo acceptance, processing, security screening, and preparation for onward transport across GCR, DGR, PER, AVI and VAL shipment types.
• Warehouse Storage Services Air cargo warehousing with free storage periods (72h GCR/DGR, 48h PER, 24h EU, 6h AVI/VAL) followed by per-24h rates per kg by cargo type, including temperature-controlled PER for pharmaceuticals and perishables.
• SPX Large-Scale Security Screening SPX (Secure Pax) large-scale security screening of consolidated and palletised cargo at both KTW and WAW facilities, with Silver Cargo able to grant shipments security status as a Regulated Agent.
• Customs Agency Services Full customs consulting and clearance for imports, exports, transits, and special procedures including T1 documents and certificate issuance, with per-clearance fee (e.g., 50 EUR per import/export up to 5 invoices and 10 items).
• Road Transport Services Pick-up and delivery services to airports and across the European Union organised within a secure supply chain (SPX) to maintain security status end-to-end.
• Dangerous Goods Shipment Preparation Preparation of dangerous goods shipments for air transport, ensuring regulatory compliance and correct packaging/documentation for shippers lacking in-house capability.
• Dangerous Goods Handling Training IATA-accredited competency-based training for the safe air transport of dangerous goods, covering shippers, forwarders, and acceptance personnel.
• Cargo Basic Training Foundation training on air cargo handling operations, IATA TACT guidelines, and air freight principles for beginners in the aviation industry.
• Live Animals Transport Training Training on IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR) for personnel involved in transporting live animals by air.
• Civil Aviation Protection Training Civil aviation protection training approved by the Civil Aviation Authority, covering prevention of unlawful interference and emergency procedures.
• Pharmaceutical & Perishable Shipments Handling Training Training on the proper handling of shipments containing pharmaceuticals and perishable goods in line with IATA PCR (Perishable Cargo Regulations) and TCR (Temperature Control Regulations).
• Dangerous Goods & Aviation Security Consulting Expert consulting on dangerous goods transport and civil aviation protection, including support for clients pursuing Known Consignor status.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training courses approved by Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego (Civil Aviation Office)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GT Air OceanminorOthersAir and ocean freight services partner of Silver Cargo Academy, listed among trusted partners on the academy website
• CFSminorOthersConsolidation and freight services partner listed among academy clients
• MMminorOthersFreight forwarding partner listed among academy clients
• RAQ LogisticminorOthersLogistics services partner listed among academy clients
• Lufthansa CargocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor airline cargo partner with dedicated service charges (14 EUR/MAWB) applied to all export and import handling. Silver Cargo operates as handling agent for Lufthansa Cargo at KTW and WAW with specific flight timing requirements
• XPG GlobalminorOthersGlobal logistics services partner listed among academy clients
• AHSminorOthersHandling services partner listed among academy clients
• GromcargominorOthersCargo logistics partner listed among academy clients
• Cargo ExpressminorOthersExpress cargo services partner listed among academy clients
• Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego (ULC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish Civil Aviation Office that approves Silver Cargo Academy's training programs and maintains the official instructor registry (wykaz instruktorów)

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Welcome Airport Services: Polish airport services provider offering cargo and ramp handling across multiple Polish airports. Comparable to Silver Cargo in customer base (freight forwarders, shippers), service mix (handling, storage, customs support), and geographic focus on Poland.
• Aerohandling: Polish aviation services company providing ground handling and cargo services to airlines at Polish airports. Comparable as a direct domestic peer competing for the same airline and freight forwarder contracts in the Polish market.
• LS Airport Services (LSAS): Polish ground handling arm of the LOT Polish Airlines group, operating cargo and ramp handling at WAW Chopin and other Polish airports. Directly comparable as the incumbent local competitor for Silver Cargo's freight forwarder and airline customers at WAW.

Regional players

• Baltic Ground Services (BGS): Lithuania-based ground handling and cargo services provider serving the Baltic states and select EU airports. Comparable as a regional peer offering cargo handling, storage and dangerous goods handling for airlines and freight forwarders in CEE.

Broad incumbents

• dnata: Global air services provider (Emirates Group) operating cargo handling, warehousing and ground services across major European and global airports. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same airline, freight forwarder, and shipper contracts.
• Menzies Aviation: Global aviation services business providing cargo handling, warehousing and ramp services at dozens of airports including several in Central Europe. Comparable as a large-scale incumbent offering overlapping handling and storage capabilities.
• Swissport International: World's largest air cargo and ramp handler, operating at WAW Chopin and most major EU hubs. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering cargo handling, warehousing, and customs-adjacent services, but with materially larger scale and multi-station capability.
• Fraport Ground Services: Ground handling division of Frankfurt Airport operator Fraport AG, providing cargo, ramp and baggage services at FRA and other European stations. Comparable as a broad incumbent with deep airline relationships and integrated handling-plus-warehousing offerings.
• Celebi Aviation Holding: Turkey-headquartered global aviation ground services group providing cargo handling, warehousing and ramp services across Europe and emerging markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping air cargo handling and storage capabilities.
• Worldwide Flight Services (WFS): Major global air cargo handler serving airlines, freight forwarders and shippers with handling, warehousing and trucking across European hubs. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes for the same forwarder/shipper framework agreements at WAW.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silver-cargo

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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