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Swiss WorldCargo expands its network to South Korea

Swiss WorldCargo's recent expansion includes a new open route into the capital of one of East Asia's economic hubs. Launching Swiss WorldCargo into Seoul on 7 May 2024, a market synonymous with manufacturing electronics and other high-tech products, represents a major achievement for us as the airfreight division of SWISS. 

Published 25 April 2024 by Cargo Marketing and Communications

Unlike the earlier routes announced that strengthen the link between North America and Switzerland, this new route goes east, connecting Switzerland to the Asian’s major freight hotspot. This lane will be served via the A340 passenger flights and speaks for the air cargo division 's ability to continuously meet the ever-growing demand for swift, customizable, sustainable, and reliable transportation.

High-tech in the air: Airfreight and electronics transportation

As South Korea refines its economy to become more robust and diversified, the nation is making significant strides globally, positioning itself as a central hub for electronics and other high-tech products.

The demand for electronics continues to grow annually thanks to rapid tech advancement, resulting in a market that demands speed and reliability while transporting these tech products. This is especially true in the air freight landscape, as it is the fastest method of transporting goods globally. With its experience in air freight transportation of high-value and care-intensive shipments, Swiss WorldCargo is strongly positioned to leverage its expertise to connect Europe to Seoul. 

Transporting electronics via airfreight encompasses a wide range of products, from smartphones and laptops to sophisticated IT equipment and other components. Naturally, this air freight demands heightened attention to safety and documentation which include proper identification and declaration of these shipments. For example, a product containing lithium batteries must be declared as dangerous goods. This meticulous approach is vital to safeguarding the integrity of high-value shipments while supporting the just-in-time production models prevalent in the technology industry.

Beyond electronics: Seoul's other diverse cargo needs

Although electronics plays a significant role in Seoul's air freight landscape, Swiss WorldCargo's expertise extends to other vital sectors crucial to the city's economic dynamism. In fact, we will be offering the region a comprehensive range of services, catering to everything from general cargo to high-value shipments and consignments in need of a specialised approach.

Swiss WorldCargo anticipates facilitating the transportation of a wide range of goods from Seoul to central Europe and vice versa, spanning beyond electronics to encompass various industries. In addition to electronics, Swiss WorldCargo serves in fact major industries in the region, such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, fashion, and cosmetics, ensuring comprehensive support for Seoul's diverse commercial endeavours.

With a product offering designed for adaptability, Swiss WorldCargo can ensure that every shipment, regardless of its nature, receives the meticulous care and swift delivery it requires, particularly for industries where timing and intensive care are paramount to success.