Swiss WorldCargo and FIEGE Air Cargo Logistics enter a new partnership in Zurich
Swiss WorldCargo, the airfreight division of SWISS, expert in the transportation of high-value, time-critical and care-intensive consignments, and FIEGE Air Cargo Logistics, one of Europe’s most innovative logistics companies offering integrated services for airfreight handling, entered a collaboration with the common purpose of bringing significant enhancements to mail handling practices in Zurich. READ: Hahn Airport […]
Swiss WorldCargo to include SAF mandate from January 2025
Swiss WorldCargo will include the rising costs of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) due to regulatory environmental requirements in the price index of its existing Airfreight Surcharge (ASC) from 1st January. Starting in 2025, a statutory SAF blending quota of initially two percent will apply for departures from European Union (EU) countries. Countries outside the EU […]
Swiss WorldCargo announced inaugural flight to Toronto from Zurich
Today, 10th May marks an exciting milestone for Swiss WorldCargo as the inaugural flight to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) departs from Zurich. “Swiss WorldCargo is pleased to announce the launch of a new route between Zurich and Toronto, Canada, as part of the expansion of its long-haul network, with the new destination being served […]
Swiss WorldCargo and Sonoco ThermoSafe announce global master lease agreement
Swiss WorldCargo, the expert carrier in transporting high-value, care-intensive, and temperature-sensitive shipments, has announced its partnership with Sonoco ThermoSafe. The two industry leaders have signed a global master lease agreement for the deployment of Sonoco ThermoSafe’s innovative Pegasus ULD® temperature-controlled bulk shipping container. This collaboration paves the way for pharmaceutical freight forwarders to access the […]
World Courier and Swiss WorldCargo announce SAF partnership
Swiss WorldCargo has announced an agreement with World Courier, a global specialty logistics provider and a part of Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), which will support the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within the SWISS airfreight division. World Courier’s investment in SAF, which represents the highest investment that Swiss WorldCargo witnessed so far, will be the […]
Swiss WorldCargo’s new product structure unveiled
Swiss WorldCargo is glad to announce that its new commodity-focused, modular airfreight service structure is now live, offering a range of tailored solutions that cater to our customers’ unique needs. For the past few days, Swiss WorldCargo’s new product structure has been in full swing, giving its customers more flexibility when it comes to selecting […]
First lightweight active container made its maiden flight as part of a collaboration between Swiss Airtainer, Swiss WorldCargo and B.P.L. Biotech & Pharma Logistics
Swiss WorldCargo, Swiss Airtainer, and B.P.L. are excited to announce the launch of a self-sustaining airfreight container for life-saving medicine that brings significant weight reduction of 250kgs and thereby less fuel consumption. This achievement seeks to revolutionize the cold chain logistics by providing a sustainable and innovative solution for the transportation of life-saving medicine. The […]
Swiss WorldCargo celebrates the 1st SAF-compensated cargo shipment
The 1st SAF-compensated cargo shipment recently departed from Barcelona, heading to Zurich, with Narita as the final destination. The flight represents an important milestone for Swiss WorldCargo, as it brings the division a significant step closer to SAF leverage and, thus, to a greener future in aviation. Read more: Gieri Hinnen to become SWISS head of […]
Gieri Hinnen to become SWISS head of global cargo sales
Gieri Hinnen, currently head of labour relations & HR steering at SWISS, has decided to take on a new challenge within the company, becoming head of global cargo sales on 1 February 2023. In his new capacity, Hinnen will be in charge of Swiss WorldCargo’s commercial division. He succeeds Alexander Arafa, who will be entering […]
Swiss WorldCargo to expand further its network
Swiss WorldCargo has announced it will further expand its network with new destinations and additional frequencies. Within Europe, the carrier will add more destinations and frequencies beginning June 15 and thus serve a total of 45 destinations with more than 500 flights per week. This expansion, on top of the existing extensive trucking network in […]
Swiss WorldCargo continues to expand its network
Following the recent launch of a network of cargo flights, Swiss WorldCargo will “continue to fly to different global destinations as part of its cargo network,” says the airline. It serves 11 global destinations and are adding more than 200 weekly flights within Europe as of June 2020. “We will increase our frequencies to Bangkok, […]
Swiss WorldCargo reinstates cargo-only destinations
In an airline statement, Ashwin Bhat, head of cargo, Swiss International Air Lines, has announced its ambition to continue delivering its known and consistent high quality service solutions to its customers amid the turbulence cause by the spread of Coronavirus, Swiss WorldCargo will be operating an additional 100+ cargo only flights until the end of […]
SwissWorld Cargo coronavirus update
After thoroughly evaluating all currently available information on the Coronavirus, SWISS and Swiss WorldCargo have decided to extend the suspension of flights to/from Beijing and Shanghai until March 28 with immediate effect. Initially the flights had been suspended until February 29. Swiss WorldCargo will also adjust the capacities on its services to and from Hong […]
Swiss WorldCargo suspends services to Beijing and Shanghai from 31 January to 9 February
In a statement, SWISS and subsequently Swiss WorldCargo has announced it will suspend all services to and from Beijing and Shanghai, China, effective 31 January until 9 February. Hong Kong flights will remain as usual. The booking process will be closed for all flights to and from Beijing and Shanghai until further notice. “We will […]
Swiss WorldCargo Cancun flights are open for exports
Swiss WorldCargo has opened its Cancun, Mexico station for exports with flights from Zurich operated by Edelweiss. The three Zurich – Cancun flights a week use an Airbus A340-300 offering a payload in excess of 15 tonnes for inbound and outbound figures. Skylog, a member of ECS Group will manage all commercial activity for the […]
Swiss WorldCargo adds Asian flights for winter
Swiss WorldCargo will increase capacity to Japan as it operates extra flights to Asia for its winter timetable. From 1 February, a Boeing 777-300ER will be used on daily flights to Tokyo, and Osaka services will receive an Airbus A340-300 from 1 March. Other routes will return to the network, with A340-300 flights to Colombo, […]
Seven more years for Swiss WorldCargo and Cargologic
Swiss WorldCargo has extended its partnership with Cargologic to provide handling services at Zurich Airport for another seven years. Cargo handling agent Cargologic processes 440,000 tonnes a year, employing 800 people in Zurich, Basel, Bern and Lugano, providing services for airlines and freight forwarders. Christian Wyss, head of quality and services at Swiss WorldCargo says […]
Swiss WorldCargo to upgrade USA and Japan flights
Swiss WorldCargo will increase capacity to the USA and Japan with new flights to Osaka and Washington DC, and upgrades to Tokyo and Miami services. The freight division of Swiss International Air Lines will launch the Osaka and Washington flights in March 2020, using an Airbus A340-300 on the former and an Airbus A330-300 on […]
The luxury of being a boutique airline
Having previously worked on the shipper side, Andres Perez has been able to bring in other perspectives to the air cargo industry. Speaking to Air Cargo Week at air cargo Europe, Swiss WorldCargo’s senior director – head of business development and customer experience previously worked at Estee Lauder and Swarovski, working along the supply chain, […]
Swiss WorldCargo approves CSafe RAP containers
Swiss WorldCargo has approved the use of CSafe RAP active temperature-controlled containers for its wide-bodied aircraft fleet. The CSafe RAP utilises ThermoCor Vacuum-Insulated Panels technology with a compressor-driven cooling and radiant heating system. The cargo chamber can manage four standard US pallets or five Euro pallets, and includes an extended battery life or more than […]
Continuous improvement is all part of being SWISS
Swiss WorldCargo has been known as a “niche” carrier, something that head of cargo Ashwin Bhat believes makes it stand out in the industry. He says a major focus is on special products, shipments requiring additional attention and care, which covers a lot of different goods but includes pharmaceuticals and valuables. Bhat tells Air Cargo […]
WFS and Swiss WorldCargo open GDP facility at JFK
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Swiss WorldCargo have opened New York’s first GDP compliant pharma facility having achieved certification of Building 66 at JFK airport. The GDP certification at John F. Kennedy International Airport confirms WFS’s compliance with World Health Organization, IATA and Parenteral Drug Association quality standards for handling pharmaceutical and life science products, […]
Swiss WorldCargo renews deal with Edelweiss
Swiss WorldCargo has renewed its partnership with Edelweiss to continue marketing and selling freight capacity on the leisure airline. The two airlines have enjoyed a close partnership since 2009, with Edelweiss’ fleet and network growing to 70 destinations and 16 aircraft consisting of 10 Airbus A320s, two A330s and four A340s. Swiss WorldCargo will offer […]
Swiss WorldCargo 777-300ER hits the road in Japan
Swiss WorldCargo is promoting its Boeing 777-300ER in Japan with a special livery on Road Feeder Service trucks operated by Hirano Logistics. Developed in partnership between Swiss WorldCargo and Hirano Logistics, the branded truck operates on different routes throughout Japan. The temperature controlled truck ensures the safe and effective handling of various goods including pharmaceuticals. […]
EuroAirport gains IATA CEIV Pharma certificate
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg has been presented with its IATA CEIV Pharma certificate in the presence of airport stakeholders and IATA representatives. The certificate was presented to the airport at a customer event at the EuroAirport Cargo Terminal in the presence of IATA’s global head of cargo, Glyn Hughes and representatives from Fiege, Fischer Road […]
Swiss WorldCargo adds new routes for the winter
Swiss WorldCargo is getting ready for winter with new routes across Asia, South America and Africa being added to its timetable. Twice-weekly flights to Ho Chi Minh City and Saigon in Vietnam will commence from Zurich from 15 November, along with twice-weekly services to Colombo in Sri Lanka on 3 November. A twice-weekly service to […]
Swiss WorldCargo fully certified by IATA CEIV Pharma
Swiss WorldCargo has received International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification covering the entire airline and organisation. The certification was awarded following an extensive review from IATA recognised independent auditors, and the certification was handed over by IATA’s director general and chief executive officer, Alexandre de Juniac. The […]
Cutting-edge airfreight in Europe’s centre
A cutting-edge development in cargo tracking systems is being introduced by Zurich-based Unilode Aviation Solutions with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tags being embedded into the structure of ULDs, writes Stuart Flitton. The ULD management provider for 40 airlines is teaming up with technology firm OnAsset Intelligence and leading ULD manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace. Among the airlines […]
Swiss WorldCargo awarded Envirotainer QEP at 36 stations
Swiss WorldCargo now has 36 Envirotainer QEP accredited stations, with 31 of the stations receiving the QEP Advanced accreditation. Envirotainer launched the QEP programme over 10 years ago to promote the safe handling of pharmaceuticals, with 40 companies participating, educating tens of thousands of individuals at more than 730 stations around the world. The programme […]
IATA digitalises the dangerous goods supply chain with eDGD
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has taken a significant step forward in digitalising the dangerous goods supply chain following the adoption of the e-Dangerous Goods Declaration (eDGD) standards. The standards are an electronic approach to manage the IATA Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD), leveraging industry initiatives to digitalise data and embrace data sharing platform principles. […]
