At the Lufthansa Cargo in Dialogue event, Alexis von Hoensbroech, board member products & sales at Europe’s leading cargo airline said, “We want to grow again, and profitably so.” More than 160 logistics industry representatives accepted Lufthansa Cargo’s invitation to exchange experiences in Frankfurt over two days. After a challenging 2016, CEO and chairman of the executive board Peter Gerber is also hopeful and optimistic about the new year and the sector, commenting, “We … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo in dialogue with customers
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Lufthansa Cargo, German Red Cross sign cooperation agreement
Lufthansa Cargo and the German Red Cross humanitarian aid organisation have signed an agreement that will put their cooperation on global aid transports on an even more efficient footing for the future. Peter Gerber, CEO and chairman of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo, and Christian Reuter, secretary general of the German Red Cross, signed the framework agreement today at Frankfurt Airport. This cooperation will considerably simplify and accelerate the preparation of aid flights by … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo, German Red Cross sign cooperation agreement
Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific under one roof for Hong Kong cargo handling
As a key milestone of the joint business agreement (JBA) between Lufthansa Cargo and Cathay Pacific Cargo, which was announced in May, Europe’s largest air cargo carrier has moved its local freight handling into the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal (CPCT) in Hong Kong. The move, which took effect on 1 October, benefits customers of both carriers, with one single location for export drop-off and import delivery arrangements. As part of the JBA, both cargo carriers are working closely together … [Read more...] about Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific under one roof for Hong Kong cargo handling
Lufthansa, ANA further integrate networks
Lufthansa Cargo and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have announced a further integration of their services from 12 July, as part of their cooperation agreement signed in late 2014 and gradually extended. As of 12 July, Lufthansa’s entire European feeder network will be combined with the direct flights of both partners. As a result, customers from all European countries will benefit from access to the joint venture’s strong network. This has only been possible for customers in Germany, Austria, France, … [Read more...] about Lufthansa, ANA further integrate networks
Freight volumes stable at Lufthansa Cargo
In the first six months of this year, Lufthansa Cargo carried 811,000 tonnes of freight and post. This is a 0.5 per cent increase over the same period the previous year and means the cargo carrier is holding its own in a challenging market environment, the it said, pointing to "flexible supply management" as being a key strategy. Load factor was at 67.6 per cent, down 2.5 percentage points with Lufthansa Cargo achieving four per cent freight growth on its American and African routes, … [Read more...] about Freight volumes stable at Lufthansa Cargo
Lufthansa, ANA extend JV Europe to Japan
More and faster connections, more capacity, flexibility and time savings are the benefits available to European customers of Lufthansa Cargo and ANA Cargo as of 3 August, according to the duo. Both airlines are expanding their joint venture for freight consignments to routes from Europe to Japan. This means that European customers also have access to the shared network of the two airlines made up of over 90 weekly direct flights between Europe and Japan. First customers in Germany, … [Read more...] about Lufthansa, ANA extend JV Europe to Japan
