Cargolux goes live on cargo.one, CargoAi and WebCargo by Freightos
Cargolux, the Global Cargo Carrier of Choice, has joined the cargo.one, CargoAi and WebCargo by Freightos marketplaces to enhance its digital quote and booking offering. The marketplaces will allow Cargolux to increase its “speed to market” capabilities offering customers swift, easy, and direct access to booking capabilities. Cargolux has launched its capacity on cargo.one – […]
Neste enables Cargolux to become the first airline to use sustainable aviation fuel at Luxembourg Airport
Cargolux became the first airline to uplift sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Luxembourg Airport with the use of the fuel on a celebratory cargo flight. Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ was supplied to the airport’s fuel storage using NATO’s Central European Pipeline System (CEPS) in cooperation with World Fuel Services and supported by Luxembourg Airport.Cargolux […]
FARNBOROUGH 2022: Cargolux selects 777-8 Freighter to replace 747-400 fleet
Boeing and Cargolux have announced that Europe’s largest all-cargo airline has selected the 777-8 Freighter as the preferred solution to replace its 747-400 fleet. The selection was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow. “With the 777-8 Freighter being the preferred solution to replace our 747-400s, Cargolux is looking forward to continuing its ongoing relationship with Boeing,” […]
Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics sign SAF agreement
Cargolux and long-term partner Bolloré Logistics have signed an agreement for the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in joint operations. The deal, covering 800,000 liters of SAF forms part of the Cargolux SAF programme. This initiative will enable Bolloré Logistics to reduce its Scope 3 Greenhous Gas Emissions by at least 2,200 tonnes of […]
Cargolux inaugurates new service to Shannon
Cargolux has made Shannon, Ireland the latest addition to its global network. The inaugural flight landed in Shannon on June 9 directly from Seattle. The weekly frequency is routed Los Angeles-Seattle-Shannon-Luxembourg, bolstering the airline’s transatlantic services. The introduction of Shannon is an opportunity for Cargolux to meet growing customer demand and expand its presence in […]
Cargolux unveils new customer portal
Cargolux Airlines has launched an online customer portal, offering access to a seamless and transparent quoting & booking tool. The portal builds on the functionalities developed for the API. The interface will enable customers to log on, request an instant spot quote according to personalised criteria, as well as having full visibility of allocations, thereby […]
Cargolux selects IBS Software’s iCargo solution
IBS Software has signed a strategic long-term deal with Cargolux for the replacement of its cargo management system. Cargolux will deploy IBS Software’s iCargo SaaS solution to transform and manage its global air cargo business. The iCargo implementation will enable Cargolux to further deliver and improve services and streamline customer experience. iCargo’s air cargo ecosystem […]
Cargolux proudly supports Singapore Changi Airport community
As a member of the Singapore Changi airport community, Cargolux has contributed to vast initiatives to support Indonesia in the fight against COVID-19. The airport community teamed up to arrange a donation of oxygen concentrators to Indonesia that is currently experiencing a surge of COVID-19 infections. Europe’s leading cargo airline provided free transport for the […]
Wickler appointed Cargolux chairman of the board of directors
Cargolux has announced the appointment of Christianne Wickler as Cargolux’ new chairman of the board of directors. Wickler is the first female chairman of the board of directors’ of Cargolux. An entrepreneur and mother of four, Wickler took over a small petrol station in Oberpallen, in 1982, which her father had entrusted to her. She […]
Cargolux achieves record results
The year 2020 proved to be an great year for the Cargolux Group, which celebrated its 50th anniversary at the same time. Cargolux earned a net profit after tax of $768.7 million with an EBIT margin of 31.3%. Cargolux’ Balance Sheet was further strengthened by the result achieved.
Cargolux welcomes retro-branded aircraft
One of Cargolux’s 747-400ERF freighters, LX-NCL, has been welcomed home to Luxembourg sporting a brand-new retro livery. Its unique design celebrates the airline’s 50 years of existence; combining a vintage visual with the iconic lines of the jumbo jet. This duality perfectly depicts Cargolux; rooted in its pioneering history while remaining resolutely geared towards the […]
Cargolux marks 50 years of operation
Today (March 5) marks a remarkable milestone for Cargolux as the all-cargo carrier celebrates its 50th anniversary. Exactly half a century ago, Luxembourg’s national carrier Luxair, Iceland’s national carrier Loftleiðir, the Swedish shipping company Salén and private investors, founded Cargolux. With a single aircraft and a handful of employees, they created what was to become […]
Cargolux recognised ‘Best Developing Freighter Operator 2019’ by Budapest airport
Cargolux has received the “Best Developing Freighter Operator 2019” at the annual Budapest airport award ceremony. After 18 years of fruitful co-operation between BUD airport and Europe’s leading all-cargo carrier, 2019 cemented the two entities’ long-standing collaboration. Cargolux doubled its weekly frequencies from three to six scheduled services and introduced a new direct route from […]
Logistics company makes an art of offsetting carbon emissions
A logistics company has offset the carbon emissions from taking works of art of an exhibition by helping to pay for an environmental project in Brazil. Dietl International, which claims to be the largest US artwork shipping provider, moved 167 tonnes to the Art Basel exhibition in Miami, Florida, which showcased paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, […]
Cargolux renews Cargo iQ certificate for three years
Cargolux Airlines International has renewed its Cargo iQ certification for three years, ensuring it complies with standards in the supply chain. IATA-interest group Cargo iQ aims to improve processes throughout the transport journey from shipper to consignee. The objective is to implement processes, backed by quality standards that are measurable and supported by data. Franco […]
CEVA steps in to remember US fallen military personnel
For the second year in a row, CEVA Logistics is helping US-based non-profit organisation, Wreaths Across America, deliver wreaths to Europe to honour fallen US military service personnel. It has always been a dream of non-profit Wreaths Across America’s Founder, Morrill Worcester, to place a wreath in honour of every US veteran laid to rest […]
Cargolux adds second weekly flight to Jakarta
Cargolux Airlines International has added a second weekly flight to Jakarta, landing in the Indonesian capital on Fridays. The second flight, number CV7324 departed Luxembourg on Thursday 14 November at 11.55 and arrived in Jakarta at 07.15 on Friday. The service adds to weekly services that were launched in June, and the success prompted Cargolux […]
Sustainability Matters to the Cool Chain Association
Shippers will offer insights into challenges facing the temperature-controlled supply chain at the Cool Chain Association’s Americas Conference, Sustainability Matters. The Produce Marketing Association and California-based berry shipper Driscoll’s will join speakers from companies including Air France KLM, Cargolux and Able Freight for a two-day event focusing on a sustainable cool chain. Thought leaders and […]
Cargolux flies into digital booking era
Cargolux Airlines International has launched a new online booking tool, connecting through a platform “you book it, we fly it”, echoing its motto. The digital tool offers users a faster, frictionless and more personalised buying experience, and is powered by PRO’s solutions to streamline and accelerate the customer quoting and booking process. Domenico Ceci, executive […]
Cargolux signs work agreement with unions
After a year of negotiation, Cargolux Airlines International has signed new collective work agreements with the LCGB and OGBL trade unions. The two agreements for more than 1,300 employees will increase salaries by 6% for ground staff and 4% for pilots over the four-year duration of the contracts. Staff hired since December 2015 will benefit […]
Cargolux adds third weekly flight to Xiamen
Cargolux Airlines International added a third weekly flight to Xiamen, China on 1 July to meet growing customer demand. The new service CV9721 operates on Mondays, leaving Luxembourg at 08.10h and arriving in Xiamen on Tuesday at 04.40h. The return flight, CV9731 leaves Xiamen at 06.15h and heads to Los Angeles, USA before landing in […]
Santiago de Chile returns to Cargolux network
Cargolux Airlines International has returned to Santiago de Chile on a re-designed South American route covering four other destinations. The weekly connection, which started on 14 June operates on a Luxembourg-Viracopos-Santiago de Chile-Quito-Bogota-Aguadilla route before returning to Luxembourg via Amsterdam. Pier Curci, vice president of the Americas at Cargolux says: “The addition of Santiago to […]
When air cargo success took to the stage
In a major break from tradition, last week’s ACW World Air Cargo Award’s gala night of the airfreight stars saw the announcement of the winners of the ECS Group’s ground-breaking #NexGen Leaders industry initiative. In a second change to the proceedings, more than 10,000 voters worldwide had cast their votes in a new format where […]
CCA pilot data sharing scheme to cut food waste
Cool Chain Association members have piloted a new scheme to tackle food loss by sharing temperature data from perishable consignments moving from Latin America to the Middle East. Five pallets of berries and avocados were monitored from Guadalajara, Mexico to delivery in Kuwait using loggers powered by secure Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. Partners for […]
New date for Cargolux’s beluga whale flight
A new date has been set for the flight of the beluga whales, after the initial travel date had to be cancelled due to bad weather. Little Grey and Little White were due to fly from China to Iceland with Cargolux in April because of rough seas preventing ferry travel between Iceland’s mainland and Heimaey. […]
Cargolux profits grow despite weaker global demand
Cargolux Airlines International has managed to increase post-tax profits for the second year running despite a backdrop of global softening in market demand. Net profit after tax reached $211.2 million in 2018, up from $122.3 million in 2017 despite demand falling in the second half of 2018, a shorter peak period compared to 2017, trade […]
Cargolux is a thoroughbred air cargo operator
Transporting equines has always been a strong business area for Cargolux Airlines International, and grew substantially in 2018. The number of horses transported by Cargolux surged by 30% in 2018 from 2,000 in 2017 to 2,600. Horses make up 50% of the total live animal shipments at Cargolux, according to Marc Roveri, head of global […]
Cargolux not horsing around with equine customers
Cargolux Airlines International handled a record number of live animals in 2018, with its CV alive service experiencing 15.7% growth. The number of horses increased most significantly, surging by 30% from 2,000 in 2017 to 2,600 in 2018. Horses represent 50% of the total number of live animals Cargolux handles annually, and the airline offers […]
Hactl competition focuses on safety again
Hactl’s renowned International Forklift and Pallet Building Competition has once again taken place at the company’s massive SuperTeminal 1 facility in Hong Kong. It was the twelfth year of the contest, which is a key element of Hactl’s ongoing Safety at Work programme. Nine teams took part in this year’s competition: Air Canada Cargo, Air […]
Cargolux and Panalpina win Q Rally challenge
Cargolux and Panalpina worked together to boost data quality and performance at Luxembourg Airport as part of Cargo iQ’s Q Rally and won the first stage of the challenge. The initiative challenges members to work together collecting data which focuses on improving quality in the industry, to create tangible benefits for their organisations. Cargolux and […]
