Swiss WorldCargo, Cargologic and SATS have today established a secure temperature-controlled, quality corridor between Singapore and Zurich. The carrier and two ground handlers have synchronised their cargo handling facilities and procedures between Singapore and Zurich, to deliver the most accurate, reliable handling on the ground and in the air, with full paperless cargo acceptance processes that enhance visibility and transparency for shippers. The primary target for this initiative is the … [Read more...] about Swiss, Cargologic, SATS synchronise cold chain on SIN-ZRH
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Swiss expands cold chain portfolio with va-Q-tec
Swiss WorldCargo has signed a global partnership agreement with award-winning company va-Q-tec, a leader in passive closed cold chain container solutions within a global service network. The additional offering of va-Q-tec’s advanced passive solution containers within its portfolio will support pharmaceutical manufacturers and forwarders to ship their temperature sensitive goods within the global network of Swiss WorldCargo through direct airline rentals, cost-efficiently and with the highest … [Read more...] about Swiss expands cold chain portfolio with va-Q-tec
Swiss WorldCargo joins e-AWB 360 vanguard
Swiss WorldCargo, the air cargo division of SWISS, has been intensifying its efforts to adopt the new electronic air waybill or e-AWB. The carrier is one of a number of International Air Transport Association (IATA) airlines that have taken the lead in the e-AWB 360 campaign, and have committed to offering e-AWB under the 'Single Process' concept at a number of airports. The 'e-AWB 360 campaign’ is being promoted by IATA to accelerate process implementation. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) became … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo joins e-AWB 360 vanguard
Swiss WorldCargo’s handler Cargologic awarded CEIV at Zurich
Swiss WorldCargo’s ground handling partner Cargologic has obtained certification as a “Center of Excellence for Independent Validators” (CEIV) from IATA for the handling of pharmaceutical products at Zurich Airport. The certification further assures cool chain integrity to customers throughout Swiss WorldCargo global network, the carrier said. The Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) was created by IATA to support the air transport industry … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo’s handler Cargologic awarded CEIV at Zurich
Swiss, Lufthansa rejig rates but don’t go all-in
Swiss WorldCargo and Lufthansa Cargo have announced a rejigging of their pricing structure, but opting not to take the all-in rate route that a number of airlines have moved to. The duo said that as of 25 October 2015 the pricing of both airlines will consist of two components: A net rate and an 'Airfreight Surcharge' which will see overall pricing remaining the same. As a result, the different surcharges currently in place, i.e. for fuel and security, will be eliminated. As the new … [Read more...] about Swiss, Lufthansa rejig rates but don’t go all-in
Swiss, Lufthansa rejig rates but don't go all-in
Swiss WorldCargo and Lufthansa Cargo have announced a rejigging of their pricing structure, but opting not to take the all-in rate route that a number of airlines have moved to. The duo said that as of 25 October 2015 the pricing of both airlines will consist of two components: A net rate and an 'Airfreight Surcharge' which will see overall pricing remaining the same. As a result, the different surcharges currently in place, i.e. for fuel and security, will be eliminated. As the new airfreight … [Read more...] about Swiss, Lufthansa rejig rates but don't go all-in