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Continuous Training 2025: “Focus Days” by SSC
In keeping up with our motto “Together we are stronger”, we would like to draw your attention to an exciting further training offer from our partner organization and member, the SSC (Swiss Shipper’s Council). They offer the “Focus Days” which will take place at various locations in Switzerland over the coming months. The program is […]
IGAC BSL – Changes in the Board / New President
After many years as President of the BSL section, Gian Alessi has decided to step down from the Board of Directors and thus place the presidency in new hands. Gian found this decision difficult, but his high expectations of himself in the IGAC could no longer be reconciled with his other commitments. We would like to take […]
EuroAirport BSL/MLH – the Cargo Hub
There was just a recent interview with EuroAirport, Michael Schwyn (Head of Airline and Cargo Development) and Fabrizio Ricca (Head of Cargo), held by Alliance GloBale, on the subject of “Efficient logistics for the border triangle – EuroAirport as Cargo Hub!” Effiziente Logistik für die Dreiländerregion – EuroAirport als Fracht Hub
Revision Swiss Aviation Law
In August 2024, the partial revision of the Swiss Aviation law went out for consultation. It contains important points relating to the development capability of the Swiss airports, which together ensure connectivity to the world and are of fundamental importance for supply, the economy, science and society. One of the most important concerns is to […]
2025 – IGAC Air Cargo Training
This year, we are once again holding our Air Cargo Training (“Air Cargo Compact”) in Zurich in cooperation with SPEDLOGSWISS. For more information and registration, please refer to the information enclosed. Registration: Luftfracht Kompakt @ SPEDLOGSWISS Information: Luftfracht Kompakt 2025 PDF
IGAC Geneva – New President
It is our pleasure to announce that we have been able to gain Mrs. Christelle Thierry, the new Head of Cargo at Swissport at Geneva, as the new President of the IGAC GVA section. Christelle is not only taking over Fernando Inacio’s former position as Head of Cargo at Swissport, but also the presidency of IGAC […]
Save the Dates for 2025 !
Announcement – Please save the dates for next year’s forthcoming events:
ACAS – Air Cargo Advance Screening – New Regulations
Since September 2024, the American authorities have introduced new security regulations for all air cargo shipments to the USA, which go far beyond the existing regulations and are very difficult to implement in practice or can only be implemented with reservations. The new regulations are listed in the ACAS – Air Cargo Advance Screening – Implementation […]
New Regulations for Sodium Batteries
The are some upcoming new standards for sodium (Na) battery shipments. A notable introduction this time will be the addition of UN Numbers for Sodium ion batteries (UN3551); Sodium ion batteries contained in/packed with equipment (UN3552) and vehicles powered by sodium ion batteries (UN3558). With regard to these changes, IG Air Cargo Switzerland organized a […]