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Air Cargo
Airlines and freight forwarders rely on air cargo for rapid, worldwide movement of high-value or time-sensitive goods.
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Airlines and freight forwarders rely on air cargo for rapid, worldwide movement of high-value or time-sensitive goods. The air cargo chain includes shipper pickup, IATA-compliant packaging and labeling, airline or freight agent booking, customs declaration and processing at the airport, and final delivery to consignee. Air freight typically costs 4–10 times more than ocean freight but provides superior speed and reliability—essential for perishables, electronics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. Unlike sea freight, air cargo operates under stricter hazmat regulations (IATA DGR) and compressed handling windows.
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Passar Hub: Everything on the new Swiss customs system
Passar replaces E-dec and NCTS. Passar 1.0 (export) is live, Passar 2.0 (import) starts from Q2 2026. Roadmap, ePortal registration, deadlines and FAQ — all on one page.
Passar 1.0Passar 2.0 → Q2 2026Passar 3.0 → Q2 2027
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