Swiss WorldCargo completes transition to sustainable containers
More than 3,300 old AKE and AKH containers have been replaced with new ones with the support of Jettainer.;
Swiss WorldCargo has successfully completed its rollover to a range of brand-new, lighter, and more sustainable containers – right on schedule for the Summer 2025 timetable (into effect since March 30, 2025).
"The new containers not only modernise the airfreight division’s operational activities but also offer potential for fuel savings and CO2 emissions reduction, contributing to more sustainable cargo operations," says an official release.
Over the past nine months, Swiss WorldCargo has invested in a transition that promises long-term benefits for its cargo operations. With the support of Jettainer as a trusted supplier and partner, the airfreight division successfully completed the rollover of all leased unit load devices (ULDs) of types AKE and AKH employed on SWISS and Edelweiss flights. In total, more than 3,300 old AKE and AKH containers have been replaced with new ones, the release added.
"The weight decrease translates into fuel savings of nearly 900 tonnes per year, and contributes to lowering CO2 emissions by approximately 2,770 tonnes per year, advancing the airfreight division’s goal to more sustainable cargo operations."
Miguel Seco, Head of Global Business Excellence, Swiss WorldCargo says: "We are very enthusiastic about our successful rollover to newer, lighter and more sustainable containers and pallets. This completed transition marks not just the constant evolution of our cargo operations to keep delivering excellence to our customers with each shipment, but also our commitment to a future where efficiency and sustainability move forward together – lighter containers, heavier impact."
Gert Pfeifer, General Manager DACH, Jettainer adds: "ULDs are an essential element of aviation and therefore a lever for greater efficiency and sustainability that should not be underestimated. We are delighted to support Swiss WorldCargo on its path toward more sustainable cargo operations through the efficient management of a lighter ULD fleet."
Swiss WorldCargo has committed to the climate goals of halving its 2019 net carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and making its operations entirely carbon-neutral by 2050, particularly by promoting the use of sustainable aviation fuels, the release added.