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Cargo Matters

The Swiss WorldCargo Blog

Cargo Matters

30th September 2021

Swiss WorldCargo carries out five flights on behalf of Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)

Eighteen months after the advent of the crisis, the COVID-19 ...

17th March 2021

Looking back at the last year: ...

2nd December 2020

Swiss WorldCargo transports parts for e-Sling ...

Swiss WorldCargo flight takes off from Santiago de Chile, with eight further flights planned

26th November 2020

A new sight: On November 20th, a Swiss WorldCargo aircraft flight took off from Santiago de Chile. Onboard: over 42 tons of cherries. ... A new sight: On November 20th, a Swiss WorldCargo aircraft flight took off from Santiago de Chile. Onboard: ...

Swiss WorldCargo continues to connect Switzerland to the world – with pharmaceuticals

6th November 2020

The Coronavirus has had a drastic effect on countless industries, including aviation. In recent months, air cargo has played a pivotal for many ... The Coronavirus has had a drastic effect on countless industries, including aviation. In recent months, air cargo has ...

Commercial cabin load

Swiss WorldCargo and SAT Albatros partner for first flights carrying commercial cargo within the cabin

5th August 2020

Seeing a Boeing 777-300ER which has been retrofitted to carry cargo is no longer a rarity at Zurich Airport. Since May 2020, SWISS ... Seeing a Boeing 777-300ER which has been retrofitted to carry cargo is no longer a rarity at Zurich ...

SWISS Mail

Swiss WorldCargo continues its focus on mail throughout the Coronavirus crisis

Over the years, Swiss WorldCargo has shipped significant amounts of mail to and from individuals and companies in Switzerland, largely supported through the ... Over the years, Swiss WorldCargo has shipped significant amounts of mail to and from individuals and companies in ...

Swiss WorldCargo’s Belly Charter Team

A look behind the scenes – from crisis mode into the future On a cloudy spring day in May, twelve Swiss WorldCargo employees ... A look behind the scenes – from crisis mode into the future On a cloudy spring day in ...

Coronavirus – a major impact to the world

Swiss WorldCargo continues to support supply chains Over the past several weeks, we have all witnessed how a new kind of Coronavirus spread ... Swiss WorldCargo continues to support supply chains Over the past several weeks, we have all witnessed how a ...

Osaka

Swiss WorldCargo begins flying to Osaka

Today marks a historical day, as Swiss WorldCargo begins flying to Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city and major center for commerce. The first of ... Today marks a historical day, as Swiss WorldCargo begins flying to Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city and major center ...

Japan-Switzerland

Switzerland and Japan – a trusted connection

11th February 2020

Japan and Switzerland share a unique closeness despite their physical distance and cultural differences. Their value for respect and their trustworthiness as a ... Japan and Switzerland share a unique closeness despite their physical distance and cultural differences. Their value for respect ...

A focus on…

20th January 2020

How Tokyo became a crucial market for airfreight Historically, Tokyo has always played a significant role for global airfreight, both in Asia and ... How Tokyo became a crucial market for airfreight Historically, Tokyo has always played a significant role for global ...

As 2020 begins, a look back…

7th January 2020

Ashwin Bhat takes a look back on 2019 We launched our Swiss WorldCargo tagline “We Care for Your Cargo,” many years ago, but ... Ashwin Bhat takes a look back on 2019 We launched our Swiss WorldCargo tagline “We Care for Your ...

On the eve of his retirement

23rd December 2019

Malachi Moyo reflects on a brilliant cargo career Malachi Moyo is, in many ways, a Swiss WorldCargo legend. Currently the Station Manager for ... Malachi Moyo reflects on a brilliant cargo career Malachi Moyo is, in many ways, a Swiss WorldCargo legend. ...

Mumbai

Pharma in India

9th December 2019

Connecting India and Switzerland through pharma exports On December 13, Swiss WorldCargo will host an event in Mumbai, bringing together different forwarders and ... Connecting India and Switzerland through pharma exports On December 13, Swiss WorldCargo will host an event in Mumbai, ...

Aspargus, berries, fruits and vegetables

20th November 2019

Global trends in perishable shipping Shipments necessitating air cargo transport require speed, agility, and a certain finesse for handling. That makes this portion ... Global trends in perishable shipping Shipments necessitating air cargo transport require speed, agility, and a certain finesse for ...

3rd extraordinary UPU congress in Geneva

The future of postal eCommerce, or the 3rd extraordinary UPU congress

11th November 2019

The Universal Postal Union (UPU) held a historic 3rd extraordinary congress in Geneva last month in order to redefine their 50-year-old terminal dues ... The Universal Postal Union (UPU) held a historic 3rd extraordinary congress in Geneva last month in order to ...

Cargologic contract renewal

5th November 2019

SwissWorldCargo and Cargologic extend their contract for seven more years In October, Swiss WorldCargo and Cargologic agreed to extend their contract for Zurich-based ... SwissWorldCargo and Cargologic extend their contract for seven more years In October, Swiss WorldCargo and Cargologic agreed to ...

Carrying the Olympic light

18th October 2019

Recently, SWISS and Swiss WorldCargo, in close cooperation, transported the symbolic flame on a flight from Athens to Geneva. The flame will be ... Recently, SWISS and Swiss WorldCargo, in close cooperation, transported the symbolic flame on a flight from Athens to ...

From Dubai with love

15th October 2019

An interview with Obaid M. Al Qatami, Acting Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Post Emirates Post regularly ships mail from the UAE to the ... An interview with Obaid M. Al Qatami, Acting Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Post Emirates Post regularly ships mail ...

Basel Pharma

How Basel became a strategic pharma location

8th October 2019

Last week, Swiss WorldCargo attended Lamprecht Pharma Logistics’ Pharma Day in Basel, Switzerland. The event, held for the second time, is a unique ... Last week, Swiss WorldCargo attended Lamprecht Pharma Logistics’ Pharma Day in Basel, Switzerland. The event, held for the ...

How to ship an Audi A7

10th September 2019

Moving a sports car from Switzerland to South Africa - in an Airbus A340-300 Swiss WorldCargo has made a name for itself for ... Moving a sports car from Switzerland to South Africa - in an Airbus A340-300 Swiss WorldCargo has made ...

In the belly of the SWISS fleet

3rd September 2019

The importance of air cargo at Swiss International Air Lines It is no secret that logistics and transport play an important role for ... The importance of air cargo at Swiss International Air Lines It is no secret that logistics and transport ...

On time

From Grenchen to Beijing No doubt that time matters a lot to a Swiss watchmaker like Breitling. Especially when it comes to shipping ... From Grenchen to Beijing No doubt that time matters a lot to a Swiss watchmaker like Breitling. Especially ...

Zurich Hub 360° tour

Experience our daily air cargo operations at Zurich Hub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUOrN9WSiNE We invite you to join us on the 360° tour of Swiss WorldCargo's ... Experience our daily air cargo operations at Zurich Hub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUOrN9WSiNE We invite you to join us on the ...

Swiss WorldCargo feels at home in Germany

The freight division of the Zurich-based carrier has enjoyed a ramp-up of special products in the German market last year, and is happy ... The freight division of the Zurich-based carrier has enjoyed a ramp-up of special products in the German market ...