Swiss WorldCargo, Cargologic and SATS Launch Quality Corridor between Singapore and Zurich

Singapore, 14 June 2016 – Swiss WorldCargo, Cargologic and SATS have today established a secure temperature-controlled, quality corridor between Singapore and Zurich.

Swiss WorldCargo, Cargologic and SATS 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 pharmaceutical industry, with their need for the highest levels of certified, temperature integrity and tracking. Both Cargologic and SATS are certified as part of IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) in pharmaceutical handling. They are also compliant under Good Distribution Practices (GDP) regulations and employ a trained team of cold-chain handling specialists. These certifications offer Swiss WorldCargo’s customers an assurance of the highest standards in cold-chain handling, and help to promote the carriage of pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive airfreight on the Singapore-Zurich route.

“Switzerland exports a third of its entire exports by airfreight in terms of value. This reflects the fact that the goods of the Swiss export industry’s goods are of high value e.g. pharmaceuticals. The investment in our relationship underscores our faith in Zurich as one of the top cargo airports for handling pharmaceutical products. We believe this gives a clear signal to the pharmaceutical industry to use Cargologic and SATS in Zurich and Singapore respectively. Together with our partner SATS we will improve all involved processes to a very high quality level to fulfil the needs of our customer Swiss WorldCargo,” said Marco Gredig, Managing Director, Cargologic.

“We are pleased to partner with Swiss WorldCargo and Cargologic, to enhance connectivity between their hub in Singapore and Zurich, and to our wider airfreight handling network across Asia. Together, we will continue to innovate new solutions to meet the changing needs of our customers,” said Alex Hungate, President and Chief Executive Officer, SATS.

“In a collaborative world this alliance is about exchanging best practices, sharing synergies and knowledge and promoting innovation. Together with our partners, we can deliver excellence and provide quality leadership, especially in the temperature-controlled transport management,” said Ashwin Bhat, Head of Cargo, Swiss International Air Lines Ltd.

About Cargologic

Cargologic is Switzerland's leading provider of airfreight handling services, handling up to 500,000 tonnes of cargo each year. With its workforce of some 750 employees, the company operates at airports in Switzerland (Zurich, Basel, Bern and Lugano) and is also present in Amsterdam through its Skylink affiliate. Cargologic offers airlines and forwarders tailor-made solutions for all airfreight handling tasks. These include handling import, export, transit and special consignments and carrying out airfreight safety checks. Cargologic also runs a bonded warehouse at Zurich Airport with over 6,000 square metres of space.  For more information, please visit www.cargologic.com.

About SATS

SATS is Asia’s leading provider of gateway services and food solutions. Its comprehensive gateway services encompass airfreight handling, passenger services, ramp handling, baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft interior and exterior cleaning, and cruise centre management. Its food solutions include airline catering, institutional catering, aviation laundry, as well as food distribution and logistics. SATS is present in 45 airports and 12 countries across Asia and the Middle East. The Company has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg.

About Swiss WorldCargo

Swiss WorldCargo is the airfreight division of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS). Headquartered at Zurich Airport, Swiss WorldCargo offers a comprehensive range of logistics solutions for transporting high-value and care-intensive consignments to some 120 destinations in over 80 countries. Its extensive network of air cargo services is supplemented by daily truck connections between key business centres. As a reliable and innovative service provider within the Lufthansa Group, Swiss WorldCargo is committed to delivering consistently superior quality to its airfreight customers, and makes a substantial contribution to SWISS’s overall profitability. For more information, please visit swissworldcargo.com.

Media Contacts:
Cargologic
Claudia Bracher
Head of Communications
Claudia.Bracher@ch.rhenus.com
Phone +41 61 639 3402

SATS
Melissa Low
Assistant Manager, Public Affairs & Branding
Melissa_LowYM@sats.com.sg
Phone +65 6541 8200

Swiss WorldCargo
Silvia Cappelli
Senior PR & Online Communications Executive
silvia.cappelli@swiss.com
Phone +41 44 564 5502