Lufthansa Cargo is expanding its range of individually bookable additional services for customers with the new Add-on Service “Emergency”. The service is tailored for highly critical shipments, both planned and unexpected, that require the highest transport priority and dedicated handling throughout the entire journey. Examples include urgently needed spare parts and machinery, as well as life-saving pharmaceuticals and medical samples, for which reliable transportation and guaranteed uplift … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo expands modular product portfolio with add-on service “Emergency” for critical shipments with absolute priority
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Lufthansa Cargo signs agreement on the acquisition of LUG aircargo handling GmbH and strengthens infrastructure for future growth
In the 100th anniversary year since the founding of the first Lufthansa, its freight subsidiary, Lufthansa Cargo, is setting the course for sustainable growth in the coming decades and positioning the company for a successful future. To this end, Lufthansa Cargo signed an agreement last Monday, 7 September 2026, to acquire 100% of LUG aircargo handling GmbH. The transaction is one of the key pillars of Lufthansa Cargo’s growth strategy and is intended to create the infrastructural foundation for … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo signs agreement on the acquisition of LUG aircargo handling GmbH and strengthens infrastructure for future growth
Lufthansa Cargo significantly improves earnings in the first half of 2026
Lufthansa Cargo significantly improved its financial performance in the first half of 2026 compared with the previous year. Revenue increased by 16 percent to EUR 1.92 billion (previous year: EUR 1.65 billion), while Adjusted EBIT rose by 47 percent to EUR 199 million (previous year: EUR 135 million). The Adjusted EBIT margin improved by 2.2 percentage points to 10.4 percent (previous year: 8.2 percent). Available cargo capacity also continued to expand during the first half of the year. A … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo significantly improves earnings in the first half of 2026
Lufthansa Cargo, WiseTech Global, and IBS Software shape the future of air cargo with ONE Record
Lufthansa Cargo has collaborated with WiseTech Global and IBS Software to implement the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) new ONE Record unified data standard for cargo transport, successfully exchanging shipment records in a production environment. The collaboration is one of the first large-scale, multi-stakeholder implementations of the ONE Record standard. IATA introduced ONE Record in January 2026 to enable the easy and transparent exchange of data in a digital ecosystem of … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo, WiseTech Global, and IBS Software shape the future of air cargo with ONE Record
Lufthansa Cargo launches operations at first phase of state-of-the-art air cargo hub as scheduled
Lufthansa Cargo celebrated the completion of the ALPHA construction phase of its “LCCevo” infrastructure project at Frankfurt Airport, alongside guests from politics, business, and aviation. With the completion of the first and most important construction phase, this comprehensive modernisation has reached a decisive milestone. Spanning approximately 80,000 square meters – equivalent to about 11 soccer fields – Lufthansa Cargo is renovating its entire Frankfurt cargo hub while maintaining 24/7 … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo launches operations at first phase of state-of-the-art air cargo hub as scheduled
Lufthansa Cargo receives comprehensive IATA CEIV Pharma certifications
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has comprehensively certified Lufthansa Cargo according to the CEIV Pharma standard. CEIV stands for “Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators” and confirms the highest quality standards for the transportation of time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare products. In addition to airline processes, the certification for the first time also includes IATA’s corporate approach, under which a carrier’s quality management and processes are … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo receives comprehensive IATA CEIV Pharma certifications








