Siemens Logistics
Efficient and Flexible Airport Solutions
Lilienthalstrasse 16/18, 78467 Constance, Germany
Siemens Logistics provides logistics solutions for airports and airlines worldwide.
Siemens offers all types of baggage handling with check-in, belt and tray conveyor systems as well as efficient sorting and baggage claim facilities. We combine extensive logistics and software expertise to enhance crucial airport processes. Featured products include VarioTray, our premium high-speed baggage solution for hub airports.
State-of-the-art software systems and a comprehensive range of lifecycle services complement the offering. Complete turnkey terminals, for temporary, interim or permanent use, are Siemens’ special field of expertise.
Complete baggage handling systems
We support operational and functional processes at airports with a comprehensive baggage handling product range that allows airports to operate economically and meet challenging demands.
Siemens Logistics
We offer customised baggage handling systems, including conveyor belts, tilt-tray sorters, as well as fast and efficient tray technology.
VarioBelt is the modular baggage conveyor platform that has been developed to provide the right solution for every need.
Siemens’ VarioSort TTS 1100 tilt-tray sorter is a versatile application for all airport sorting requirements.
VarioTray provides a fast, reliable and efficient solution for international airports. Siemens’ innovative tray technology is fast, cost efficient, accurate, scalable, robust and reliable.
Early bag store is based on a high-bay warehouse, which includes the Lift&Run system that handles incoming and outgoing baggage. The system is highly accurate and much faster and more cost-efficient than comparable solutions.
Baggage make-up and reclaim includes high-performance baggage carousels in a wide variety of configurations. They are easily maintainable through easy access to both the drive and the drive belt.
Additional airport terminal capacity solutions
CapacityPlus is our complete, cost-effective, fast-track airport terminal solution for temporary, interim and permanent passenger peak capacity needs.
Air cargo systems
Innovative automation and digitalisation solutions boost speed and efficiency. Our customers benefit from a complete range of services, from planning, design, installation and commissioning to training, maintenance, upgrades and modernisation throughout a solution’s life cycle.
Cargo Compact software takes everything into consideration. It manages the business processes in the terminal and guides the material flow required for import, export and transit, including build-up and breakdown as core processes.
Software for airport logistics
Our portfolio comprises proven software solutions ready for immediate application. They range from planning, prediction and control (PPC) and analytical resource planning and control via situational awareness dashboards to predictive maintenance. We also offer our customers the option of working together with us to jointly develop innovative applications for their use.
In addition to a reliable and efficient system, quality services are a further major value-adding factor in the total cost of ownership and the fastest possible return on investment. We therefore support the performance of systems over their entire lifetime, including upgrades and modernisation. Services are also available for non-Siemens systems.
Siemens Baggage Warehouse at Dubai International Airport
A video showcasing Siemens' baggage warehouse at Dubai International Airport
New Luanda International Airport
The New Luanda International Airport being constructed in the northern Bengo municipality of the Luanda province, Angola, will serve as an alternative to the existing Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport.
Cochin International Airport
Cochin International Airport (CIAL) is the first greenfield airport in India to be built under a public-private partnership (PPP).
Siemens Receives Order to Improve Capacity at Kunming Changshui International Airport
Siemens Logistics has received an order to supply baggage handling and sorting technology for the Terminal 1 extension at Kunming Changshui International Airport in China.
Siemens Contracted for Upgrade Work at Terminal 2 of Munich Airport
Siemens Logistics has received an order to upgrade the baggage handling system in Terminal 2 and its satellite building at the Franz Josef Strauss Airport in Munich, Germany.
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics Renamed as Siemens Logistics
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics has become known as its new name Siemens Logistics in Germany.
Siemens Presents Advanced Airport Portfolio at Passenger Terminal Expo
At this year’s Passenger Terminal Expo, Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) is presenting its portfolio of hardware and software for airports and airlines.
Siemens to Exhibit at inter airport South East Asia
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) will be exhibiting its range of hardware and software for airports and airlines at the inter airport South East Asia in Singapore.
LOCOM Completes Merger with Siemens Digital Logistics
The corporate merger of Siemens Digital Logistics, LOCOM Software and LOCOM Consulting has been completed successfully.
Siemens and Cathay Pacific Collaborate on Digitalisation at Hong Kong Airport
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) and Cathay Pacific Services Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for digitalisation of the cargo infrastructure at Hong Kong International Airport.
Siemens Extends Service Contract with Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has extended the wide-ranging service contract covering Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport in France by a number of years.
AXIT Becomes Siemens Digital Logistics
AXIT GmbH of Frankenthal has changed its name to Siemens Digital Logistics.
Siemens and BIAL to Cooperate on Digital Transformation of BLR Airport
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) operator Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) to collaborate on the digital transformation of the airport.
Siemens Showcases Products at Inter Airport China
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) will present its range of smart software, baggage systems and digital solutions for airports and airlines at this year's inter airport China in Beijing.
Siemens Signs Service Contract for Two International Dubai Airports
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has signed a major service contract to provide handling systems for baggage and materials at two international airports in Dubai, UAE.
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics Welcomes Head of Digital Business
Kadir Dindar has taken on the role of global manager of digital business at Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics GmbH (SPPAL) from the beginning of July.
Siemens Continues Driving Logistics Digitalisation with Acquisition of LOCOM
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) and its subsidiary AXIT have signed an acquisition of LOCOM, expanding their consulting and IT services market position within the logistics sector.
Siemens to Expand Major Air Cargo Centre in Saudi Arabia
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has received an extensive order to expand and modernise a large airfreight centre at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Siemens Continues Driving Airport Digitalisation
Siemens is facilitating efforts to digitalise airport operations with a comprehensive portfolio of Cloud-based software solutions.
Siemens Exhibiting Airport Portfolio at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2018
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) will be exhibiting its complete portfolio at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2018, showcasing logistics and digital solutions.
Siemens Launches Baggage Handling System at Incheon International Airport
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has commissioned one of the most modern, high-performance baggage handling systems in the world at Incheon International Airport in South Korea.
Innovative Siemens Software for End-to-End Digitalisation of Air Cargo Processes in Dubai
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has received a major order to implement a cutting-edge cloud-based software platform for dnata's cargo operations in Dubai.
Siemens to Modernise the Baggage Handling Systems at 13 Airports in Greece
Kos, Samos, Mykonos - that sounds like vacation. To make baggage transport to and from Greece flow even more reliably and securely, Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics has received a contract tomodernize the baggage handling systems of the 13 out of the 14 regional airports operated by FraportGreece. Siemens will also be responsible for maintaining the systems. The project was initiated by a consortium of Fraport AG and the Greek Copelouzos Group holding the concession to operate the regional airports. In 2016, the 13 airports handled altogether 22 million passengers.
Cloud-Based System Service from Siemens for London Heathrow Airport
Siemens is using its decades of experience in logistics and profound software know-how to press ahead with the digitalisation of crucial airport processes. Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has received an order from London Heathrow Airport to further improve the availability of the baggage handling system.
A Win-Win Situation Thanks to Transparency Along the Entire Supply Chain
Whether by ship, airplane, train or truck, conveying goods around the world generally involves at least two different means of transport. Today, individual sections of a logistics process can be digitalised and thereby made more seamless and transparent.
Siemens Keeps Baggage Flowing at Madrid Airport
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has received a renewed contract to reliably and efficiently operate and maintain the baggage handling systems at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport in Spain.
LogX4: New IT Platform for Digital Solutions in Postal, Parcel and Airport Logistics
The new LogX4 IT platform is an innovative solution that combines all SPPAL software products. This reduces complexity while at the same time creating transparency, thus allowing efficiency potential to be identified and leveraged along the entire logistics chain.
Siemens to Install a Fast and Efficient Air Cargo Facility at London Heathrow Airport
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has been commissioned to install a highly efficient air cargo material handling system at the international London Heathrow Airport. International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's largest airline companies, issued the contract for its subsidiary IAG Cargo.
Siemens to Install a Fast and Efficient Air Cargo Centre at London Heathrow Airport
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has been commissioned to install a highly efficient air cargo enter at the international London Heathrow Airport. International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's largest airline companies, issued the contract for IAG's subsidiary British Airways.
Siemens Installs Innovative Baggage Handling System at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has received a major order for the installation of a state-of-the-art baggage handling system at the international Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport in France. The customer is the airport operator Groupe Aéroports de Paris (ADP), a world leader in airport design, construction and operation.
Siemens Maintains Baggage Handling Systems at Mexico City International Airport
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has received an order from Mexico City International Airport to continue maintaining the baggage handling systems reliably and efficiently. With the extension of the comprehensive contract the company remains responsible for all preventive and corrective services of the systems in Terminals 1 and 2.
New Chief Digitalisation Officer at Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics
Effective 1 March 2017, Frauke Heistermann will be the new chief digitalisation officer (CDO) at Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL).
Siemens to Present Innovative Airport Portfolio at Passenger Terminal Expo 2017
From state-of-the-art baggage handling systems and intelligent airport software all the way to a comprehensive service ffering: Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics will present its complete portfolio for airports and airlines at this year's Passenger Terminal Expo. The Siemens team is looking forward to receiving visitors from the industry in Hall 8, Stand 7020 of the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre from 14-16 March 2017.
Siemens Introduces New Tray and Additional Modules for Baggage Handling Systems
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has extended and enhanced its entire tray portfolio for baggage handling systems. The solution for airports with large numbers of transfer passengers is a world leader in respect to energy efficiency, speed and throughput: with their unique design, the Siemens trays can reach top speeds of up to ten meters per second. The new systems have some of the highest throughput rates worldwide, for example up to 19,200 baggage items per hour at Terminal 3 in Beijing.
Award-Winning Pre-Clearance Terminal in Abu Dhabi Runs on Siemens Technology
Equipped with technology from Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL), the US pre-clearance terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport is a major success. Last year, well over 600,000 passengers used the facility, which was opened as the first of its kind in the Middle East, Asia and Africa in 2014.
Siemens Presents Extensive Airport Portfolio at the Airport Show in Dubai
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics will be presenting its entire portfolio for airports and airlines at the Airport Show in Dubai.
Siemens Supplies State-of-the-Art Baggage Handling System for Guangzhou International
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has received an order to supply a state-of-the-art baggage handling system to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China. The extremely flexible and efficient solution combines tray technology and conveyor belts with intelligent software applications to control the system. With the baggage handling system in the new Terminal 2, Siemens makes a decisive contribution toward the planned increase in capacities and passenger comfort.
Siemens Expands Baggage Handling System at Bangalore International Airport in India
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has received an order to expand the baggage handling system in the arrival area of Bangalore International Airport in India. The company helps the airport operator to expand its capacities and further improve passenger convenience of international passengers. In 2015, Bangalore registered a record numbers of 18 million travellers, accounting for a traffic growth of more than 25%.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport Awards Two Service Contracts to Siemens
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has received two comprehensive service contracts from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Malaysia). Kuala Lumpur handles some 50 million passengers a year, making it one of the world's 20 largest airports.
Siemens to Present Innovative Airport Portfolio at Passenger Terminal Expo 2016
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) invites visitors to its appealing and informative exhibition stand at this year's Passenger Terminal Expo. The trade fair will take place from 15-17 March 2016 in Cologne, Germany. In Hall 10.1 on Stand 8000, Siemens will be exhibiting its entire portfolio for airports and airlines, ranging from baggage and air cargo handling to software and lifecycle services.
Siemens Expands Baggage Handling System at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics is currently upgrading the baggage handling system at Abu Dhabi International Airport to further enhance convenience, and prepare for expected passenger growth.
Siemens to Modernise and Expand Baggage Handling System at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics has received an order to modernise and expand the baggage handling system in Terminal 1 at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
Siemens Wins Comprehensive Service Contract at San Diego International Airport
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has received an order to take over operation and maintenance (O&M) of the baggage handling system and more than 50 passenger boarding bridges at San Diego International Airport in California, USA.
Siemens and AXIT Offer a Comprehensive Software Package for Air Freight Terminals
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics and its subsidiary AXIT have merged two different IT applications, and have successfully developed a comprehensive IT package for controlling goods flows.
Siemens Wins New Service Contract at Dubai International
Dubai Airports has contracted Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services for its baggage and material handling systems at Dubai International.
Siemens Offers Turnkey Airport Terminals – Cost-Efficient and Quickly Implemented
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) offers terminals for airports and airlines having to deal with urgent capacity requirements or looking for a highly cost-efficient solution: CapacityPlus addresses short-term and intermediate as well as permanent capacity demand and has proven its capabilities in different regions worldwide.
Siemens Presents its Innovative Airport Portfolio at Inter Airport Europe
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics GmbH (SPPAL) will be at inter airport Europe 2015 in Munich, Germany.
Siemens Successfully Commissions Extended Baggage Handling System at Munich Airport
The extended baggage handling system provided by Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics GmbH (SPPAL) has successfully completed its three-month test phase at Munich Airport (Germany). The system is at the heart of Terminal 2 (T2) and the new satellite building, which is due to open in spring 2016.
Siemens Service Concepts Put the Customer First
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) ensures the quick and easy repair and replacement of components. Spare parts services cover the whole of the company's range plus the large installed base of baggage and cargo handling systems and mail and parcel sorting equipment.
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics has a New Global Setup
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics GmbH (SPPAL) has a new global setup.
Remco Overwater’s Key Position at Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics
On June 15, 2015, Remco Overwater took up the position of head of sales and project execution at Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics GmbH (SPPAL). In his new position, he is responsible for global sales and project management in the mail and parcel sorting as well as in the baggage and air-cargo handling businesses.
Siemens Completes Cargo System Extension at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics has concluded the extension of a state-of-the-art cargo system for Taiwan Air Cargo Terminal Ltd. (TACT).
Logistics and Airport Solutions Becomes Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics GmbH
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics GmbH (SPPAL) goes into operation in Germany on June 1, 2015.
Siemens Equips New Emirates SkyCargo Terminal in Dubai
Siemens Logistics and Airport Solutions (SLAS) has equipped the new cargo terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai World Central (DWC), with a state-of-the-art material handling system (MHS).
Siemens Self-Check-In and Bag Drop Debuts in Madrid
Siemens Logistics and Airport Solutions has successfully introduced its new self check-in and bag drop solution at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Siemens Processes Record-Breaking Baggage Load at Dubai International Airport
Siemens Logistics and Airport Solutions has proven its operational excellence at Dubai International.
The New Siemens Tilt-Tray Sorter Quickly and Efficiently Handles Baggage
VarioSort TTS 1100 from Siemens Logistics and Airport Solutions is a new tilt-tray sorter that helps to quickly and efficiently deal with large amounts of baggage at airports.
Siemens’ Airport Management and Operations Suite, Siamos, Helps Transform Data into Decisions
Siamos from Logistics and Airport Solutions has been especially developed as a modular software solution for airport operations.
The Siemens Baggage Vision System Enhances Bag Tag Recognition
Siemens Logistics and Airport Solutions has developed the new Baggage Vision System to help solve the challenge of non-readable bag tags.
Siemens Logistics and Airport Solutions at Passenger Terminal Expo 2015
Siemens Logistics and Airport Solutions will host an attractive booth and deliver an up-to-date presentation at this year's Passenger Terminal Expo at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Siemens Successfully Completes Projects at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Siemens Logistics and Airport Solutions has equipped the first US pre-clearance terminal in the Middle East with a modern baggage handling system.
Siemens Acquires AXIT to Strengthen Market in Cloud-Based Logistics IT
Siemens Logistics and Airport Solutions has acquired AXIT, the software specialist for cloud-based IT platforms for logistics process management.
Siemens to Supply New Baggage Handling System at Los Angeles International Airport
Southwest Airlines® has chosen Siemens to install a new baggage handling system in Terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The project covers layout, engineering, assembly, commissioning, and integration of a completely new outbound baggage screening system and a new inbound baggage handling system. The extension and conversion work will be performed during ongoing operations with completion planned for summer 2017.
Siemens Equips New Cargo Terminal in Istanbul
Turkish Airlines is extending its cargo capacities with a new terminal at Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul. As part of the project, Siemens is fitting out the new cargo terminal with modern conveyor systems. The first expansion phase will be completed by the end of 2014 boosting the airport's annual capacity.
Siemens Sets New Standards of Baggage Handling for Queen’s Terminal
The opening of Heathrow's Terminal 2 building, the brand new Queen's Terminal, marks a significant milestone in the history of Siemens in the UK following the successful delivery and implementation of a new state-of-the-art, intelligent baggage handling system capable of processing up to 4,800 bags every hour.
Siemens to Supply Baggage Handling System for New Terminal at Incheon Airport
Together with the South Korean company Posco, Siemens has been awarded the contract for a baggage handling system in the new Terminal 2 of Incheon Airport in South Korea.
Siemens Awarded Extended Service Support Contract at Gatwick
Gatwick Airport has renewed a 12-month service contract with Siemens Postal, Parcel and Airport Logistics to provide engineering support for the operation of the baggage handling systems at both the South and North terminals with an option to extend the contract for a further two years.
Siemens Wins Service Support Contract at Heathrow Airport
Babcock International Group, the UK's leading engineering support services company, has awarded a new service support contract to Siemens Postal, Parcel and Airport Logistics to provide PLC engineering resources for the ongoing support of the baggage control system at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 2A.
Siemens Logistics GmbH
Lilienthalstrasse 16/18
78467 Constance
Germany