Since June 1st, Swiss WorldCargo has resumed its partnership with Globe Air Cargo Bulgaria. The long-standing local partnership dates back to 2008, and has now been re-awaken to work closely again. In view of a closer collaboration, Globe Air Cargo hired an additional team member, who will be dedicated to work closely with Swiss WorldCargo. The two companies have rekindled their dormant, 16-year contract which sees the leading GSSA in Bulgaria carry out sales, booking, messaging, operational … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo resumes contract with Globe Air Cargo Bulgaria
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Swiss WorldCargo commences 3-year cargo handling contract with Worldwide Flight Services in Milan Malpensa Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has commenced a new three-year cargo handling contract with Swiss WorldCargo at Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy. WFS expects to handle annually 2,000 tonnes of cargo in Milan Malpensa for the airfreight division of SWISS, which serves the Italian city with 28 weekly flights using narrowbody Airbus A320/321 and Embraer aircraft. Additionally, Swiss WorldCargo’s customers will continue to benefit from road feeder services connecting … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo commences 3-year cargo handling contract with Worldwide Flight Services in Milan Malpensa Airport
Cathay and Lufthansa adds Swiss to joint cargo deal
Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa Cargo are looking to offer more flexibility and savings for shipments between Hong Kong and Europe as they welcomed Swiss WorldCargo into the airlines’ joint business agreement. The entry of Swiss WorldCargo builds on a deal signed in 2016 between the two airlines on sales, pricing, contracts, and the handling of shipments between Hong Kong and Europe. Under the new agreement, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa Cargo, and Swiss WorldCargo will work closely together on … [Read more...] about Cathay and Lufthansa adds Swiss to joint cargo deal
Envirotainer’s Releye RAP takes maiden flight with Swiss
The first commercial shipment using Envirotainer’s new Releye® RAP container was successfully completed with Swiss WorldCargo handling the consignment. The shipment, composed of three Releye RAP units and two RAP e2 units, started in Basel in Switzerland and landed at New York JFK in the US. Also read: Envirotainer opens service station in Guangzhou The shipper was a global acting Swiss pharmaceutical company, with the transportation successfully going as planned with the help of live … [Read more...] about Envirotainer’s Releye RAP takes maiden flight with Swiss
WFS wins Lufthansa and Swiss WorldCargo contracts in Johannesburg
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has expanded its cargo handling operation at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to accommodate new contracts with Lufthansa and Swiss WorldCargo, a press release confirmed. WFS expects to handle 23,000 tonnes per annum for the two airlines, which have both signed three-year handling agreements starting 1 September. Lufthansa uses both Airbus A380 and B747-800 aircraft between Johannesburg and Frankfurt, whilst Swiss WorldCargo’s flights to … [Read more...] about WFS wins Lufthansa and Swiss WorldCargo contracts in Johannesburg
Swiss WorldCargo delivers other types of cabin cargo for select routes
Swiss WorldCargo announced the inclusion of general cargo on select charter flights beyond the usual medical and personal protective equipment allowed in passenger cabins, according to a press release. In addition to diagnostic instruments, facemasks and surgical gloves, Swiss Airlines’ cargo unit can now fill passenger cabins with fashion apparel, garments and fabrics, glassware, perishables, printing materials, machinery, electronic parts, aircraft parts, flowers, pharmaceuticals and spare … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo delivers other types of cabin cargo for select routes