Time-sensitive ad hoc cargoes gain Zurich-Oslo outlet

Swiss WorldCargo's new Zurich-Oslo scheduled service will also provide an ad hoc cargo facility.

"We are a belly carrier and market the belly capacity of the Swiss fleet; nevertheless, we have a GSA agreement with Lufthansa Cargo Charter and we actively promote and offer the company's services and solutions to our customer as part of our product portfolio," says Swiss WorldCargo's Silvia Cappelli. "Therefore we can offer ad hoc charter to Oslo too."

The airfreight division is now running two daily Airbus A319 flights that will offer two tonnes of cargo capacity on the route and strengthen Swiss WorldCargo's position in the Scandinavian market. The ad hoc capacity will interest brokers with clients that need to quickly route time-sensitive cargoes.

Urs Stulz, md area management Europe, says that Norway is essentially an exporter of raw materials and semi-processed goods. It is rich in oil, hydro power, fish, forests and minerals and is one of the world's major exporters of seafood, crude oil and shipping services with significant market shares in the light metals and ship equipment fields and many maritime services.

"The after-sales services of these Norwegian industries require complementary time-sensitive and high value cargo services. Our investment in our new Zurich-Oslo route highlights Swiss WorldCargo's trademark focus on care intensive airfreight solutions," Stulz adds.

"We have a flown-as-planned track record within the airfreight industry for express and valuable consignments and are particularly well-equipped to meet the needs of a niche air cargo market like that of Norway."