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time:matters opens new branch in France, expanding presence in Europe
time:matters, the expert in global high-performance logistics, is continuing its international expansion by opening a new branch near Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). This strategic move strengthens the company’s European coverage and brings its time-critical logistics expertise closer to customers in France – one of Europe’s largest economies.
“We don’t just move goods – we empower our customers to optimize and accelerate their supply chains,” says Bernhard zur Strassen, CEO of time:matters. “In France, we are committed to delivering transport solutions tailored to our customers’ needs, supporting their business growth, optimizing efficiency, and succeeding in an increasingly complex logistics landscape.” In addition to the local presence, French customers benefit from direct access to time:matters’ global logistics network enabling seamless, highperformance transport solutions across key international trade routes.
As part of this commitment to the French market, time:matters will be exhibiting at trade fair for transport and logistics SITL in Paris from April 1 to 3, stand K40, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the time:matters team. CEO Bernhard zur Strassen will also be present and available for interviews upon request.
The new branch in France will be led by time:matters’ Regional Director Western Europe Pieter-Jaap Zijlstra and staffed with a dedicated Country Manager France, as well as teams for sales, operations, customer service, and business development – ensuring close proximity to French customers. The teams will support customers across the full supply chain, including IATA-licensed services, air waybill issuing, local invoicing, and end-to-end transportation orchestration – from pick-up to customs clearance and final delivery.
The new service offering is particularly valuable for companies in life sciences, semiconductors, automotive and aviation – industries where speed, reliability, and flexibility are paramount. Pieter-Jaap Zijlstra comments: “France is a strong airfreight market with a high demand for time-critical logistics services. With our deep industry expertise and strong global network, we’re ready to deliver smarter, faster, customized and highly competitive solutions to our customers.”
With the new office, time:matters is not only building on a strong local network but also giving French customers direct access to its comprehensive global service portfolio. From Next Flight Out (NFO), to On Board Courier (OBC) services, to tailor-made and charter solutions, including door-to-door transportation: The time:matters team is ready to deliver. Solutions can be booked online or via customerservice@timematters.com.
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Lufthansa Cargo
Lufthansa Cargo is one of the world's leading cargo airlines and part of the Lufthansa Group, Europe's largest airline group. Through its four cargo hubs in Frankfurt, Munich, Brussels and Vienna, the airfreight specialist transports an average of 2,500 tons of freight per day. This is based on a strong and reliable airport-to-airport network that covers some 350 destinations in more than 100 countries. Lufthansa Cargo markets the cargo capacities of the passenger aircraft of Lufthansa Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines and SunExpress, as well as its own freighter fleet of 18 Boeing 777F and four Airbus A321F. In addition, some 300 trucks operate daily under a Lufthansa Cargo flight number. Together with its subsidiaries, Lufthansa Cargo offers customized, fast and efficient logistics solutions along the entire supply chain. In this way, the company fulfills its mission "Enabling Global Business" and connects markets and trading partners worldwide. Innovative technologies and investments in sustainability play a central role. In addition to a modern fleet and the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the focus is on continuous optimization of flight operations. In 2024, the company generated revenues of 3.26 billion euros and a transport performance of 8.5 billion freight tonne-kilometers. It currently employs approximately 4,200 people worldwide.
