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Lufthansa Cargo launches new high-speed service
Lufthansa Cargo has launched a new high-speed service for cargo shipments.The new td.Zoom service offers the carrier's fastest transport times, with ramp supervision during aircraft loading and unloading, dedicated ramp transfer from the warehouse to the aircraft and vice versa as well as tail-to-tail transfer on demand at its hubs ...
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NewsLufthansa's cargo profits tumble in Q3
Lufthansa's logistics business was unable to make an operating profit in the third quarter of the year as the market normalised following the Covid pandemic.The logistics division, which includes Lufthansa Cargo, time:matters, Jettainer, HeyWorld and a 50% stake in AeroLogic, saw third-quarter earnings before interest and tax (ebit) fall to ...
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NewsNew CEO for time critical logistics firm time:matters
Source: Lufthansa Cargo/Stefan WildhirtTime-critical logistics firm time:matters has appointed Bernhard zur Strassen as its new managing director and chief executive.He will take over the position at the Lufthansa Cargo-owned company on November 1, succeeding Alexander Kohnen, who left the company in April.In his new role, he is tasked with driving ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo equips another freighter with fuel saving tech
Source: Lufthansa Cargo/Oliver RoeslerLufthansa Cargo has coated another one of its freighters with a film that helps reduce emissions.The AeroSHARK technology reduces the aerodynamic drag on the fuselage and engine nacelles of the airline's Boeing 777 freighters, resulting in "significant fuel and emissions savings".The latest freighter returned to service on ...
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Cargo carriers warn of disruption on Israel operations
Israel's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has said international flights continue to operate to and from Israel following attacks on the country by Hamas over the weekend.The CAA said that currently "the Israeli airlines are operating as usual". The organisation added that currently "there are still international flights to and from ...
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ANA ends cargo joint ventures with United and Lufthansa
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has suspended its cargo joint venture (JV) contracts with United Airlines and Lufthansa Cargo "due to the future restructuring of our cargo business".The Japanese airline is in the process of acquiring freighter operator Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) from logistics group NYK.ANA ended the JV contracts on ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo expands A321F network in Europe
Lufthansa Cargo freighter. Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo is expanding its A321F network in Europe with the introduction of Helsinki, and additional capacity from Copenhagen.On September 28, Lufthansa Cargo will start operating from Helsinki to Copenhagen once a week.The airline said it will also add a second frequency a week from ...
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Lufthansa Cargo eyes expansion in Asia and Mexico with new flights
Lufthansa Cargo is increasing its freighter flights to Mexico and Asia as the two destinations remain "attractive" and "economically strong".On announcing the cargo airline's plans for its winter schedule, chief executive Ashwin Bhat acknowledged the difficult market conditions but added that there were opportunities as it adds freighter capacity."The market ...
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NewsAvflight and Lufthansa Cargo develop operations at Detroit Metro Airport
Avflight and Lufthansa team members cutting a ribbon at the Nomads building. Photo: Lufthansa CargoGround handling agent Avflight has relocated its air cargo operations to the airfield at Detroit Metro Airport in a move that will help make Lufthansa Cargo's operations more efficient.Avflight took over the lease of the Nomads ...
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Lufthansa Cargo outlines projects to meet future airfreight requirements
Lufthansa Cargo has outlined some of the projects it is implementing to tackle three of the major developments that are shaping the future of air cargo.The freighter operator said that developing to meet the requirements of sustainability, digitalisation and e-commerce are some of the main challenges facing the industry today.The ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo outperforms the market in Q2
Photo: Lufthansa GroupLufthansa Cargo “outperformed the market as a whole” in the second quarter of this year, as average yields remained 40% above 2019 levels despite lower air cargo demand.Freight capacity was six percent above the same period of 2022, largely due to the recovery in passenger demand and subsequent ...
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NewsWhere now for air cargo?
“Firstly, I shall say that I have the pleasure to be looking at the future of the industry from the comfort of a beach hammock somewhere in the world,” Tiaca director general Glyn Hughes tells Air Cargo News (ACN) when he sits with us to share his thoughts on what ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo and K+N launch paperless corridors
Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo and Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) have launched paperless corridors for shipments between Europe and Asia as part of efforts to digitalise cargo.In a pilot phase, the two partners achieved 100% paperless shipments for general cargo on the lane between Germany and Hong Kong.This includes the use of electronic ...
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NewsJettainer deploys fire-resistant ULDs
Source: JettainerJettainer has begun offering fire-resistant AMX unit load devices (ULDs) with Lufthansa Cargo, the first airline to utilise the containers.The AMX containers are manufactured by Satco and are certified in accordance with the latest Technical Standard Orders (TSO) C90e specifications defined by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA).Jettainer said they ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo adds senior talent
Frank Bauer (left) and Christian Leitfeld. Photo: Lufthansa Group Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has appointed a new chief financial officer to its management team.Frank Bauer will be the new chief financial officer and chief human resources officer of Lufthansa Cargo.He will take up his new position on August 1, 2023.Bauer ...
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Lufthansa Cargo adds third A321 freighter
Lufthansa Cargo has added its third Airbus A321 freighter as it looks to expand its e-commerce capabilities.The aircraft (D-AEUI) has been named Dia dhuit Ireland and joins the existing freighters Merhaba Türkiye and Hello Europe.The first commercial flight took place on a routing of Malta-Milan.A fourth A321 is due to ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo and Nippon Express Europe partner on SAF
Photo: Lufthansa CargoNippon Express Europe has agreed to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for airfreight shipments with Lufthansa Cargo "in the future".The companies said they have "contractually agreed to advocate the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) when transporting airfreight shipments".Japanese logistics specialist Nippon has not confirmed when it will ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo links with DB Schenker using API
Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has connected with DB Schenker's booking system through a direct Application Programming Interface (API).The carrier's smartBooking API is a digital interface that maps the booking process for customers and partners to make it easier and more targeted.Customers can then receive information on up to 40 routes ...
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Lufthansa switches Mexican freighter flights following government decree
Lufthansa Cargo will switch all Boeing 777 freighter flights from Mexico City International Airport (MEX) in line with a government decree.The Mexican government announced earlier this year that all freighter flights to MEX would need to be switched to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) as the former faced a capacity ...
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NewsAir China Cargo extends partnership with Lufthansa Cargo in Chengdu
Photo: Lufthansa CargoAir China Cargo's handling business has extended its collaboration with Lufthansa Cargo through the signing of freighter ground handling and cargo handling contracts at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in China.Under these new agreements, Air China Cargo will provide ground services for Lufthansa Cargo at CTU, including freighter ...