About us
We are setting clear priorities and act as a dynamic driver
to represent and address the community’s interests.
We position ourselves as true industry experts, representing the interests of air cargo and its stakeholders in public, towards authorities and on a political level. In doing so, we connect all interested parties and cooperate with partner associations whenever it benefits or supports the development of air cargo.
IG Air Cargo maintains close relations with authorities and politicians to strengthen the position of air cargo. We follow and support IATA, TIACA & GACAG on a global basis by implementing their overall objectives and priorities in Switzerland.
Vision
“The voice of Air Cargo Switzerland”
We are THE driving force for the air cargo industry, with the aim of creating a contemporary, dynamic and sustainable air freight ecosystem that promotes innovation, collaboration and excellence.
Mission
Task
In close cooperation and collaboration with airports, government authorities, associations and other relevant stakeholders, we strive to create all the necessary conditions for high-performance, innovative and efficient air cargo environment in Switzerland.
Impact
This creates long-term value both for companies in the air cargo industry and for the national economy.
Result
By doing so, we are setting clear prioritities and act as dynamic driver to represent and enforce the community’s interests.
Strategy
“Always looking ahead!”
At both, national and local level, IGAC primarly focusses on designated strategic areas of activities, based on a 5-year plan, which is being reviewed regularly to ensure that it always meets today’s needs of the community.
Organization
Board Members
| Delegates | Function | Company |
| Gerry Zurmühle | President | Step up Management |
| Gian Carlo Alessi | Vice President & Delegate BSL | Lamprecht Pharma Logistics |
| Andreas Behnke | Delegate BSL | Swissport |
| Martin Theiler | Delegate ZRH | Yusen Logistics |
| Michel Bonsera | Delegate ZRH | Cargologic |
| Christelle Thierry | Delegate GVA | Swissport |
| vacant | Delegate GVA | – |
| Sandrine Montel | Delegate Swiss World Cargo | Swiss World Cargo |
| Mario Ziltener | Delegate Spedlogswiss Switzerland | Rhenus Logistics |
| Delegates | Function | Company |
| Gian Carlo Alessi | President | Lamprecht Pharma Logistics |
| Andreas Behnke | Vice President | Swissport |
| Julia Weinheimer | Delegate | Lufthansa Cargo |
| Thomas Erath | Delegate | AFH / AAA Group |
| Fabrizio Ricca | Delegate | EuroAirport |
| Stefano Minerba | Delegate | DHL Global Forwarding |
| Sengün Ibrahim | Delegate | Young Generation Initiative |
| Delegates | Function | Company |
| Gerry Zurmühle | President | Step up Management |
| Martin Theiler | Vice President | Yusen Logistics |
| Kathrin Kuske | Delegate LFK | Hellmann Worldwide Logistics |
| Stefan Gasser | Delegate | Singapore Airlines |
| Ralph Bujakowsky | Delegate | Lufthansa Cargo |
| Davide Buccarella | Delegate | Thai Airways International |
| Nenad Gvozdenovic | Delegate | Air Canada |
| Michel Bonsera | Delegate | Cargologic |
| Sarah Gredig | Delegate | Spedlogswiss Zurich |
| Delegates | Function | Company |
| Christelle Thierry | President | Swissport |
| vacant | Vice President | tbd |
| Didier Ferard | Delegate | Dnata |
| Sébastien Mugnier | Delegate | 2A Security |
| Frank Daudin | Delegate | Swiss World Cargo |
| Usha Jacquier | Delegate | Jena Logistics Consulting |
| David Cuennet | Delegate | Agence Fret Cargo |
| Samer Srab | Delegate | Geneva International Airport |
| Giovanni Vigorito | Delegate Spedlogswiss Geneva | NV Logistics |
Strategic areas of activities
Always looking ahead!
Various options and proposals concerning the future direction of our association were assessed with the objective to further strengthen our position in the market and to offer attractive and valuable benefits to our members and supporters. Therefore, the guiding principles and strategic key areas of activity have been defined.
Communication and Cooperation
Raising comprehension of the economic and systemic importance of air cargo for the Swiss economy in industry, politics, authorities and among the general public.
Innovation and Digitalization
Aiming for reliable and seamless flows of goods and
data based on efficient and standardized working processes.
Education and Motivation
Communicating and sharing knowledge useful to the industry by offering training seminars and workshops. Attract and motivate young people to choose air cargo as their future workplace.
Infrastructure and Planning
Bringing in air freight expertise to any air cargo infrastructure projects to secure growth and safe handling.
Sustainability in Air Cargo
Increasing awareness of CO2 emissions caused by air cargo and keep illustrating solutions and efforts of the industry to meet the climate goals set.
Partner Associations
Together we are stronger!
Collaboration and cooperation with other interested industry associations are of high importance, with the aim of bundling our resources regarding relations with politicians, authorities and the general public.
We play an active role as a member in several associations where we occupy a seat in their management boards.
