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The new edition of the Swisstrans Magazine focuses primarily on the development of air freight in Switzerland while also highlighting key trends in the transport and logistics industry. Current challenges for airlines, freight forwarders, and logistics companies are at the forefront in a market environment characterized by geopolitical tensions, rising costs, and structural changes.
A detailed report shows how Swiss air freight is evolving between growth and increasing competitive pressure. Despite stable demand—such as from e-commerce or the pharmaceutical sector—airlines and handling companies face rising regulatory requirements, growing cost pressures, and increasing competition on international routes.
In an interview with Sandrine Gentile Montel, Head of Cargo Switzerland at SWISS WorldCargo, the role of the national cargo airline in global competition is discussed. She talks about market volatility, the importance of „Swissness“ in the premium segment, as well as digitalization, sustainability, and the future of the air freight location in Switzerland.
Also in focus is the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, which has increasingly established itself as an important hub for the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry. A conversation with the airport management reveals the role of the tri-nationally organized airport in international supply chains and the challenges posed by infrastructure projects.
In addition to air freight, the magazine addresses further topics along the entire supply chain. An analysis of the Transporeon platform shows that traffic jams at Swiss customs borders remain a persistent issue despite digitalization and can lead to significant waiting times, especially for imports.
Another dossier highlights the current logistics market study by GS1 Switzerland and the University of St. Gallen, which identifies key trends for the industry: increasing supply demands, growing infrastructure bottlenecks, and a profound digital transformation of supply chains.
Practical examples from the industry also show how logistics companies are evolving their processes—such as through automated cooling and freezing warehouses, new omnichannel logistics concepts in retail, or energy-efficient operating models.
The edition is rounded off with international perspectives, including a report on increasing imports from Ukraine despite the war and a look at new air freight infrastructure in Europe.
This current edition thus provides a comprehensive overview of the most important developments in transport, logistics, and supply chain—with a particular focus on the location of Switzerland.
