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Swiss WorldCargo is the cargo division of Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. and was founded on 1st April 2002. As a capacity wholesaler for airport-to-airport airfreight, our focus and strategy are based on high-added-value products and intensive care solutions.
Cargo Matters Blog
2y ago
Shipping art is one of Swiss WorldCargo’s strong suits. Ensuring that artworks get around the globe safely and delivered to the customer on time is what Swiss WorldCargo is known for in the airfreight industry.
Together with our customers, some of the world’s most renowned fine arts logistics providers, we have shipped artwork to world-renowned trade fairs all over the world and served many prestigious galleries and museums, handling paintings, statues, sculptures and other art pieces.
Moving artwork internationally requires seamless coordination among logistics experts and air cargo carriers ..read more
Cargo Matters Blog
2y ago
Cathay Pacific Cargo and Lufthansa Cargo welcomed Swiss WorldCargo into their joint business agreement (JBA) at the end of May, boosting frequencies and booking options for customers between Hong Kong and Europe. Cargo customers are offered increased capacity, more destinations and more direct flights thanks to the extended agreement.
Following the entry of Swiss WorldCargo into the joint business agreement, customers’ freight needs between Europe and Hong Kong are met by routings to 90 destinations via Swiss WorldCargo’s Zurich hub and a higher frequency of service. SWISS already operates two ..read more
Cargo Matters Blog
3y ago
Another year went by, the pandemic is still going on with COVID-19 surging in many countries worldwide. Thanks to the loyalty and collaborations of many customers and to an outstanding team effort, Swiss WorldCargo was able to make considerable contributions to uphold many parts of SWISS’s global route network.
As we are entering the festive season and preparing to say goodbye to a challenging 2021, it’s time to share some thoughts with our Swiss WorldCargo Community.
First, Swiss WorldCargo owes a special thank you to all our customers, who supported us and collaborated with us throughout the ..read more
Cargo Matters Blog
3y ago
Eighteen months after the advent of the crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect different countries worldwide. Within this context, Swiss WorldCargo has continued to find new and innovative ways to help combat the crisis.
Swiss WorldCargo has always been committed to the safe, reliable transportation of goods and materials worldwide. Historically, we have focused on high-value goods demanding additional levels of security and flexibility, such as pharmaceuticals. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted our focus a bit. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Swiss WorldCargo has impo ..read more
Cargo Matters Blog
3y ago
One year ago, COVID-19 was already sending shock waves throughout the world, and had been labelled as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). At the time, it was hard to predict just what the full extent of the crisis would be, but the impact was already being felt everywhere. It was becoming clear that ripple effects would extend throughout the air cargo industry, which suddenly had to deal with decreasing capacities, alongside an increased demand for the transportation of goods.
In the last year, Swiss WorldCargo has had to make significant changes to its business model and operat ..read more
Cargo Matters Blog
3y ago
At the end of November 2020, Swiss WorldCargo flew special cargo onboard a Boeing 777-300ER from Johannesburg to Zurich: individual parts that will be used to build the world’s first four-seater electric aircraft with a modular battery system. The complex shipment departed from Johannesburg late in the evening on November 24, before landing in Zurich on the morning of November 25.
The shipment after touchdown in Zurich.
e-Sling, a focus project of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), received the shipment in Zurich. This special ETH project, launched in September 2020 and scheduled ..read more
Cargo Matters Blog
3y ago
A new sight: On November 20th, a Swiss WorldCargo aircraft flight took off from Santiago de Chile. Onboard: over 42 tons of cherries.
The flight was unique for two reasons. On the one hand, Santiago de Chile is outside of the typical SWISS intercontinental network. As of November, however, it is part of our new cargo-only network, operated as a special charter series connecting the Chilean capital with Switzerland and the world. The last time SWISS flew to Santiago de Chile was in 2008, and returning to one of South America’s largest cities brought back fond memories for those who recall the f ..read more
Cargo Matters Blog
3y ago
The Coronavirus has had a drastic effect on countless industries, including aviation. In recent months, air cargo has played a pivotal for many airlines, with shipping goods remaining a top priority. Despite a global lockdown and travel restrictions in the first months of the crisis, trade and commerce have remained essential. Shipping freight continues to be crucial, and for Swiss WorldCargo, transporting pharmaceutical and healthcare goods remains a pivotal focus.
In the beginning of the Coronavirus crisis, Swiss WorldCargo imported thousands of masks, surgical gowns, gloves and ..read more
Cargo Matters Blog
3y ago
Seeing a Boeing 777-300ER which has been retrofitted to carry cargo is no longer a rarity at Zurich Airport. Since May 2020, SWISS has refurbished three of its 777s, which have had all seats removed in the Economy class cabin. These so-called CARRY flights (CARgo in cabin with Removed Y-class seats) allow Swiss WorldCargo to carry up to 36% more cargo, or about 12 tons of additional capacity, on every flight.
Initially, a special permission granted by the Swiss Federal Aviation authorities only allowed for the transportation of medical and humanitarian supplies within the cabin. However, as de ..read more
Cargo Matters Blog
3y ago
Over the years, Swiss WorldCargo has shipped significant amounts of mail to and from individuals and companies in Switzerland, largely supported through the destinations served by the global Swiss WorldCargo network. Thanks to its large network based in Zurich and Geneva, Swiss WorldCargo continues to carry out crucial e-commerce shipping throughout the world. The transportation of mail by air is an important facet of global logistics, as in addition to “traditional” mail, volumes of e-commerce have increased yearly.
The Coronavirus crisis has led to a dramatic shift in both the transportation ..read more