X-Presso
Rapid air cargo for your time-sensitive shipments
- Exceptionally short acceptance, transit, and delivery times (typically 60–120 mins)
- Priority space access based on availability and operational conditions
- No weight restrictions (subject to per-piece weight and aircraft limitations)
- Uniform quality and handling standards worldwide
- Expert global teams ensuring high-quality service
Why choose X-Presso?
A reliable and high-speed solution tailored to time-sensitive air cargo.
Ultra-fast processing
Accelerated acceptance and transit times for fast delivery.
Priority access
Space secured for urgent shipments when operationally possible.
Global consistency
Uniform quality standards and streamlined handling worldwide.
No weight restrictions
Only per-piece weight and aircraft limitations apply.
Expert handling
Specialized teams manage urgent shipments at every location.
Choose the right X-Presso option for your cargo
X-Presso (XPS) – For shipments under 50 kg per piece and fast transfers
Ideal for light shipments, this option ensures short transfer times at Zurich Hub—typically within 90 minutes.
X-Presso XL (XPL) – For heavier cargo above 50 kg per piece
X-Presso Tail-to-Tail (XPT) – For ultra-fast aircraft-to-aircraft transfers
Offers direct aircraft-to-aircraft handling in Zurich within 60–119 minutes, bypassing warehouse processing entirely.
X-Presso service features
| Feature | X-Presso (XPS) | X-Presso XL (XPL) | X-Presso Tail-to-Tail (XPT) ** |
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Weight per piece |
< 50 kg |
> 50 kg |
any |
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Latest acceptance time* |
90 min |
120 min |
60-119 min |
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Short transit* |
90 min |
120 min |
60-119 min |
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Fastest delivery after landing* |
90 min |
120 min |
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Truck allowance |
(scheduled trucks only)
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(scheduled trucks only)
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BUP allowance*** |
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(except BUP with DG)
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*Valid for ZRH Hub only; local deviations may apply. **Available in ZRH Hub ***BUP (Bulk Utilization Program): Transport-ready containers and pallets benefit from preferential conditions and more rapid handling. |
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SWISS General Cargo |
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SWISS Live Animals* |
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SWISS Mail |
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SWISS Perishables |
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SWISS Pharma & Healthcare |
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SWISS Valuables |
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SWISS Vulnerables |
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Dangerous Goods* |
Only: RRE, REQ, RDS, MAG, ELI and ELM |
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Only: RRE, REQ, RDS, MAG, ELI and ELM |
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*Due to additional checks, SWISS Live Animals and Dangerous Goods have limited combinability regarding different X-Presso sub-categories. |
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Zurich Hub – Seamless speed and connectivity
Efficient transfer times
Transit options starting from 60 minutes, subject to shipment size and type.
Smart infrastructure
Efficient tunnel system minimizes external exposure and expedites movement.
Strategic location in Europe
Centrally positioned for fast access to global destinations.
Dedicated X-Presso process
Streamlined priority handling from aircraft to aircraft or warehouse.
