60 years of Lufthansa Cargo at JFK: From B707 to B777F – images
Lufthansa Cargo celebrates 60 years since its first scheduled freighter flight to JFK, marking a milestone in dedicated air cargo service. From the original B707-330C with 37 tonnes capacity to today’s B777F carrying over 100 tonnes, the carrier has expanded transatlantic reach and capability. With over 12 daily connections and a high-performance warehouse at JFK, […]
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo embark on a new strategic cooperation
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo, both part of the Lufthansa Group, have announced a new strategic cooperation aimed at deepening commercial and operational synergies while maintaining their individual brands. The partnership will create a unified market approach, streamline services and operations, and adopt a shared IT platform to enhance customer value. Swiss WorldCargo, known for […]
Lufthansa Cargo launches A321F freighter service to Rome Fiumicino: See first images
Lufthansa Cargo has launched a new A321 Freighter (A321F) service connecting Frankfurt and Rome Fiumicino, marking the first touchdown at its newly established cargo hub in the Italian capital. Operating on Saturdays, the service aims to provide additional peak season capacity, supporting Lufthansa’s cargo operations and aligning with the schedules of new bellyhold partner ITA […]
Lufthansa Cargo ships rare 1972 BMW to Japan
Lufthansa Cargo recently transported a fully restored 1972 BMW oldtimer from Prague to Tokyo, where the iconic vehicle will compete in the Islands of Japan Marathon—a 7,000 km rally celebrating automotive history. With only a few hundred models believed to still exist, the vehicle is a prized piece of motorsport heritage. Lufthansa Cargo recently had […]
Lufthansa Cargo is the first airline to join the Silicon Saxony high-tech network
Since the beginning of July 2025, Lufthansa Cargo has been the first airline to become a member of the high-tech network Silicon Saxony – the largest association of companies in the microelectronics, semiconductor, and IT industries in Europe. Based in Dresden, Germany, it brings together over 600 players, ranging from international technology groups and innovative […]
Lufthansa Cargo announces new Executive Board line-up
Lufthansa Cargo has officially entered a new leadership chapter as of 1 July, with key changes strengthening its executive team and reinforcing its strategic direction. READ: Lufthansa Cargo pushes for SAF policy overhaul Frank Bauer, previously Chief Financial Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer, has now taken on the role of Chief Operating Officer. Bauer’s […]
Lufthansa Cargo uses AI to process booking requests faster
Lufthansa Cargo has recently started utilising a software solution it developed internally to automatically enter booking requests received by email into the airline’s booking system. This is made possible through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process automation (RPA). Consequently, requests for the desired route can be processed even faster. Customers then receive […]
Lufthansa Cargo resumed Tel Aviv freighter flights
Lufthansa Cargo has officially resumed operations in Tel Aviv. The airline is ramping up cargo services and will offer five regular weekly freighter flights starting 2 February 2025, operating with Boeing 777F and Airbus A321F aircraft. READ: Airfreight rates trend lower The first Lufthansa Cargo freighter flight back to Ben Gurion International Airport was led by […]
Lufthansa Cargo publishes winter flight schedule
Lufthansa Cargo offers its customers 89 weekly B777F freighter connections worldwide, seven more than in the summer timetable. A significant development in the winter timetable is a transpacific flight: a weekly rotation of a B777F freighter connects Frankfurt via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) with Los Angeles (LAX) and then returns to the home hub […]
Lufthansa Cargo invests 600 million euros for modernising Frankfurt hub
Lufthansa Cargo celebrated an important step in the further development of its central cargo hub at Frankfurt Airport. With an investment volume of almost 600 million euros, the cargo airline is focusing on a comprehensive modernisation by 2030, which will make the Lufthansa Cargo Center (LCC) Europe’s most modern airfreight hub. Numerous guests from the […]
Lufthansa Cargo appoints Elodie Berthonneau as Vice President Asia-Pacific
As of 1 October 2024, Elodie Berthonneau will take over the position of Vice President Asia-Pacific at Lufthansa Cargo in Singapore. She will head the sales and handling organization in one of the most important markets for Lufthansa Cargo. READ: Vision for sustainable air cargo This includes among others the regions China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, […]
Lufthansa Cargo welcomes new freighter aircraft in Frankfurt
Lufthansa Cargo welcomed its 18th B777 freighter at Frankfurt Airport on August 17, 2024. The long-haul freighter was transferred directly from the Boeing factory in Everett, USA, to the cargo airline’s largest hub, says an official release. “We are delighted to welcome another efficient freighter to our fleet. This will allow us to provide our […]
Lufthansa Cargo adds new destinations in China
Lufthansa Cargo is expanding its reach in Asia by adding two new destinations in China to its freighter network. The airline’s B777F long-haul fleet, based in Frankfurt, will now include Shenzhen Boa’an International Airport (SZX) and Zhengzhou (CGO). The carrier has now added Shenzhen Boa’an International Airport (SZX) to its freighter network for the first […]
Lufthansa Cargo appoints Anand Kulkarni as Head of Global Markets
Lufthansa Cargo appoints Anand Kulkarni as Head of Global Markets . Effective 15 July, Anand Kulkarni will assume the newly created position of Head of Global Markets at Lufthansa Cargo. In this role, he will lead and manage the sales regions and the Digital Sales department of Lufthansa Cargo. This includes the regions Germany, Austria […]
Lufthansa Cargo and WorldACD Market Data celebrate partnership of 20 years
Twenty years ago marks the moment that Lufthansa Cargo and WorldACD started their air cargo market data journey. Lufthansa Cargo was one of the early movers and among the first airlines to join WorldACD. “We are pleased to announce that we have renewed our subscription to WorldACD’s market data. As a data-driven company, the completeness, […]
Lufthansa Cargo launches freighter operations from Munich
Lufthansa Cargo is expanding its operations at the southern German hub and will be operating freighters from the hub for the first time from 6 July 2024. An A321 freighter will connect Munich with Istanbul Airport twice a week, complementing the existing belly network from Munich. The new freighter connection is planned every Saturday and […]
Lufthansa Cargo transported a Valais Blacknose sheep: video
Lufthansa Cargo recently oversaw the transportation of Gaspar, a Valais Blacknose Sheep, from Budapest to Dublin. Although initially questioned due to Ireland’s abundant sheep population, Gaspar’s relocation was driven by the owner’s desire to keep him as a pet. READ: SIX YOUNG LIONS WERE TRANSPORTED TO AFRICA BY QATAR AIRWAYS CARGO AND ADI Before heading […]
Lufthansa Cargo adds Monterrey to Freighter Flight Schedule
Customers of Lufthansa Cargo can book their freight from Frankfurt to the Mexican city of Monterrey. From 03 June 2024, the logistics expert will offer a connection from its home hub to the North American city. The entire route goes from Frankfurt to Mexico City (NLU), then onwards to Monterrey International Airport (MTY), and back […]
Lufthansa Group presents four ‘Yes to Europe’ aircraft in Brussels
The Lufthansa Group sent a clear and loud message for a strong Europe at Brussels Airport on 13th May, when four specially liveried Airbus A320s from Lufthansa Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings simultaneously met. All four aircraft carry the eye-catching ‘Yes to Europe’ slogan and the European circle-of-stars emblem on their fuselage sides. […]
Supply Chain Day: Lufthansa Cargo showcases industry transformation
On Supply Chain Day, 18 April, Lufthansa Cargo highlights the importance of air freight and how the company facilitates global trade. Lufthansa Cargo invites interested parties for a behind-the-scenes look at the Lufthansa Cargo Center in Frankfurt, the airline’s primary hub for cargo. Frankfurt Airport plays a crucial role as a major hub in Europe. […]
IATA named leaders in digitalising the airfreight industry
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Digitalisation Leadership Charter at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong, China. Cathay Cargo, CHAMP Cargosystems, Global Logistics System (HK) Company Limited, IAG Cargo, IBS Software, LATAM Cargo, and Lufthansa Cargo are the Charter’s inaugural signatories. The Digitalisation Leadership Charter aims to accelerate the […]
Lufthansa Cargo stays with Vienna Airport’s cargo services
Lufthansa Cargo has extended its contract with Vienna Airport for cargo handling services until the end of 2028. The cargo airline is one of the most important customers of the airport’s own cargo handling services and the Vienna Airport Pharma Handling Center. Vienna Airport is the most punctual hub in the Lufthansa network and impresses […]
Special delivery: Pygmy hippos take flight from Madrid to Frankfurt
This week, they have marked a special occasion for aviation and animal welfare enthusiasts. Two charming pygmy hippos from the Seville Zoo embarked on a significant journey aboard an A321F freighter by Lufthansa Cargo, travelling from Madrid to Frankfurt en route to their new home in Mumbai, India. Transporting animals, especially exotic species like pygmy […]
time:matters becomes a premium partner of Lufthansa Cargo
German logistics company time:matters has been appointed as a premium partner of its parent company, Lufthansa Cargo. With a total tonnage of more than 5,000 tons last year, time:matters, the expert for time-critical emergency transports and supply chain solutions, has been nominated as a premium partner for Lufthansa Cargo’s partner program. The carrier is thus […]
Lufthansa Cargo launches freighter service from Brussels Airport to Chicago
Lufthansa Cargo customers can now book their cargo on a B777F directly from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The flight connection will be launched on 03 April 2024 and occur twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. This is the first time the carrier has connected Belgium directly to the […]
Meeting net zero goals through innovation
Lufthansa Cargo has embraced the need to move towards sustainable solutions over the past 25 years, improving their efficiency and cutting specific CO2 emissions by 52%. However, as a global logistics company, Lufthansa Cargo recognises that more still needs to be done to make the aviation sector more sustainable. By 2030, Lufthansa Cargo wants to […]
DB Schenker launches CO2-neutral air freight worldwide
DB Schenker is expanding its portfolio of climate-friendly logistics solutions, opening the next chapter in green transport in air freight. Customers now have the option of choosing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for their air transportation from any airport in the world, regardless of aircraft type and airline. By allocating the biofuel accordingly, it is possible […]
Lufthansa Cargo preparing to go live on CargoAi
Lufthansa Cargo is launching a pilot in three countries, in preparation for going live worldwide on CargoAi. It will be the first CargoAi customer to make use of the instant rate offer and booking confirmation. Effective today, and just a few months since Lufthansa Cargo signed a Letter of Intent with CargoAi, marketplace users in […]
Second Lufthansa pilot strike avoided after pay deal is reached
Lufthansa has managed to avert a second strike by the airline’s pilots after an agreement was reached over their future pay. The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union had announced on Monday that passenger pilots would begin a 24 hour strike and cargo pilots would start a 48 hour strike from today. However, an agreement was reached […]
Lufthansa Cargo pilots join 24-hour strike
Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cargo pilots will strike for 24 hours on Friday, the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) labour union announced amid an ongoing dispute over wages. The action will begin at 12:01am on 2nd September and end at 23:59pm. VC stated earlier in the week that negotiations between the union and the airline had failed, with […]