Logistics for your air freight: We connect Switzerland with the world

Punctual. Reliable. Secure.

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Reduce air freight costs with greater efficiency

Are you looking for a reliable long-term logistics partner to optimize your air freight? Rhenus is an experienced air freight forwarder in Switzerland for global air freight, onboard courier services and charter solutions, even for time-critical shipments. Our global network supports punctual delivery worldwide.

Does your company want to import goods from abroad? With our international network, your freight is transported to Switzerland quickly and intact while also being cleared through customs. With direct access to our European groupage network, shipments reach their destination without delay.

Overview of services

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The cargo for an airplane is standing next to an airplane on the tarmac.

Global air freight transport

Our global network and cooperation with leading air freight service providers enable us to transport your goods worldwide to any desired location on time.

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A man stands in front of a window at an airport runway, looking at his smartphone.

Onboard courier

For urgent dispatch requirements, our onboard courier service offers a fast, reliable and convenient solution. This includes the fastest possible transit and customs clearance times by bypassing conventional processing procedures. For complete transparency, the courier provides updates at every stage of the journey.

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An airplane is being prepared before the flight.

Air freight charter

Charter services are the best option if your air freight requires strict security, higher capacity or greater flexibility. Depending on the volume of your shipment, we offer you the choice between a full or partial charter service tailored to your needs.

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New: air freight from Zurich to Shanghai

Take advantage of our weekly air freight consolidation service for shipments from Zurich to Shanghai at attractive air freight rates.

  • Routing: ZRH to AUH to PVG
  • Transit time: 2 to 3 days

We are happy to take care of the entire door-to-door process for you so your air freight arrives quickly and without delay. Urgent shipments can be booked at any time via direct flights with Swiss from Zurich.

Our services for your industry

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Life sciences & healthcare

Secure, climate-controlled transport and adherence to the highest compliance requirements are essential for our medical customers. We deliver sensitive goods such as pharmaceutical ingredients, medicines and laboratory equipment quickly and reliably to destinations around the world.

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Automotive

Whether it's time-critical deliveries, spare parts or prototype shipments, we work closely with renowned OEMs and suppliers to provide stable, fast and flexible air freight solutions. We offer security to customers in the automotive industry even during production peaks or bottlenecks.

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Electronics and high-tech

Rhenus transports semiconductors, server components and consumer electronics efficiently to their destination. Air freight solutions offer high security at every transport stage as well as special handling and packaging for sensitive products.

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Chemicals

With the right packaging, temperature-controlled supply chains, short transit times and customs expertise, we safeguard integrity and quality. This approach is ideal for hazardous goods and chemical shipments requiring special care.

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Luxury goods

Discreet, secure and punctual: Our tailor-made solutions for jewelry and watches guarantee protection and the utmost care for your luxury goods. We also provide expert support with customs clearance and sensitive deliveries.

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Fashion

Fast market availability, flexible capacities and precise timing – we get your collections into stores and onto the catwalk worldwide. Our air freight solutions are tailored to the high frequency and seasonal nature of the fashion industry.

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Benefits for your air freight logistics

An extensive global network, daily departures and long-standing airline partnerships support reliable handling. Even during peak periods, you benefit from guaranteed capacity.

We are available 24/7 if needed. Our air freight products take into account your specific needs such as transport times, product requirements and costs – right down to providing an accompanying on-board courier for urgent and valuable shipments.

High-quality and sensitive products as well as temperature-controlled goods require professional handling. That is why we rely on carefully selected carriers and monitor the supply chain from pickup to delivery.

We reduce your transport costs by consolidating freight at our gateways. We also use intelligent planning tools to offer greater efficiency in route planning.

Why choose Rhenus for your air freight?

  • On time at your destination: Thanks to our global network, access to centralized national and regional cargo gateways and established partnerships with carriers, we provide reliable delivery of your goods even for time-critical shipments. Additionally, Rhenus employs proactive measures in Switzerland, such as loading and receiving inspections at the point of origin and destination, to ensure on-time deliveries.
  • Greater IT efficiency: We optimize your supply chain with the help of track & trace, online bookings, flexible dashboard reports and EDI and API interfaces. This saves time and money and minimizes potential causes for errors.
  • Enhanced sustainability: Measure, analyze, implement. Our RHEGREEN service supports you in finding the most sustainable flight option and improving your carbon footprint by up to 40 percent.
  • Customs expertise: Rhenus in Switzerland speeds up your goods traffic by offering fast customs clearance, including complete documentation of commercial invoices, dangerous goods, letters of credit and products of origin for example.
  • Stable supply chain: With our carrier management and close partnerships, we secure your transport capacities even in the event of bottlenecks or global disruptions. This helps to keep your supply chain stable in the long term.
  • Industry-specific know-how: Whether it's high-value or temperature-sensitive hazardous goods, we understand the specific requirements for a wide range of industries. Our tailor-made solutions meet the individual needs of each industry sector.
  • Comprehensive product portfolio: We combine global strength with local expertise. This enables us to offer our customers competitive and transparent door-to-door solutions for their air freight.
Worldwide there are
41000.00
Rhenus professionals
Annual global air freight volume of
120000.00
tons
Global network in over
70.00
countries

Reduce CO2 emissions

With our free RHEGREEN service, we help make your air freight shipments more environmentally friendly. After measuring your CO2 emissions, we can analyze and select the most sustainable flight options and routes. We also support you if you want to switch to sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs).

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We do not transport private goods or carry out removals. We do not transport parcels, but only regular shipments of goods from companies.

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Frequently asked questions

You can choose from a variety of air freight options, including airport-to-airport, door-to-door and charter services. With our full charter service, you have an entire aircraft at your disposal, allowing you to be flexible with your departure times. With the partial charter option, you share the cargo capacity – a cost-effective solution for smaller shipment volumes that need to be delivered quickly. We also offer an on-board courier service.

No matter how light or heavy: We will find the right solution for you in the B2B sector. We can also ship temperature-critical and temperature-sensitive goods such as pharmaceuticals or high-tech products. In addition, we have the necessary permits for the storage and transport of hazardous materials and dangerous goods. However, we do not transport parcels or private goods.

We handle express deliveries with our onboard courier service, our fastest and most reliable air freight shipping option for goods that can be carried physically by a person. Time is a crucial factor when it comes to hand-carried shipments. That is why Rhenus offers optimal delivery times in Switzerland. Our own team carefully plans customs clearance so express goods reach their destination as quickly as possible.

With many years of expertise in air freight logistics, we work exclusively with carefully selected partners and reliable, proven carriers. We measure and evaluate our partners using defined KPIs. We ensure on-time delivery with established planning and monitoring concepts and proactive communication. In addition, our teams provide support for urgent shipments and offer worldwide 24/7 delivery options – even on weekends and holidays. We also improve punctuality with digital solutions by automating data exchange for shipping orders and status notifications.

We use state-of-the-art IT technology to ensure the security and visibility of your shipments. This allows you to track your deliveries throughout the entire delivery process. First-class customer service with advisors available 24/7 provides a seamless end-to-end process for valuable and urgent shipments. In addition, we operate high-security facilities to always protect your inventory and freight.

Our strength lies in developing long-term, efficient transport solutions for companies with regular air freight requirements. Thanks to our established partnerships with carriers, we can scale up flexibly. We do not currently offer individual or occasional shipments – however, we would be happy to discuss the possibilities for ongoing cooperation with you.

You can choose from a wide range of additional services such as air freight handling, customs clearance, express solutions, transport insurance, airport storage and express services.

The development of sustainable logistics concepts is an essential component of our corporate philosophy. That is why we have developed the RHEGREEN service. This allows you to not only calculate your current air freight emissions, but also choose the most CO2 efficient flight options and reduce your emissions.

Yes, we would be happy to provide you with a quote for shipping goods by air freight using sustainable aviation fuels. Please feel free to contact us!