Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo, the air freight divisions of Lufthansa Group, are embarking on a new strategic cooperation, deepening commercial and operational synergies to enhance customer value. While both organizations will maintain their distinct brands and strengths, they are aligning closely to lead through the ongoing changes in the airfreight industry and global trade.
The agreement was signed on November 21 at CEVA Logistics' Airfreight Annual Strategic Partners Council in Paris. The company has committed to using SAF, credited in 2025, which corresponds to a reduction of 8,000 tons of CO₂.
With the completion of the first phase of the new Lufthansa Cargo headquarters at Frankfurt Airport, the cargo airline has reached a key milestone in the comprehensive modernization of the air freight hub in Frankfurt.
More than 1,000 tons of cargo transported from Rome-Fiumicino under Lufthansa Cargo’s AWB number - Except to and from US and Canada, all global routes rolled out
The two Lufthansa Cargo subsidiaries, CB Customs Broker and heyworld, will merge their expertise and strengths within a single company effective 1st Jan 2026.
• Successful pilot project for the semiconductor industry • Digital Pharma Station Map now online • New technologies for more efficiency: Lufthansa Cargo is testing new scanning technologies in its warehouses • Lufthansa Cargo to Attend Three International Trade Fairs
Start-up impresses with modular software solution for the digitalization and optimization of logistics processes
The General Meeting of the Federal Association of German Airlines (BDF) elected Gregor Schleussner as a new member of the Executive Board. He succeeds Frank Bauer and will represent the interests of Lufthansa Cargo on the BDF Executive Board.
New courier terminals at Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) strengthen time:matters’ global presence / Partnership with Lufthansa Cargo Servicios Logísticos de México (LCSLM) enables faster and more controlled handling of time-critical shipments
Comprehensive optimization of digital services from booking to shipment tracking - Various digitalization and innovation projects within the company improve the customer experience
- ITA Airways' belly cargo capacity now available on all global routes, except for the USA and Canada - Further expansion of belly capacities within the Lufthansa Group network - Almaty (ALA) will be resumed in the freighter schedule
The MoU includes a program to scale up the use of sustainable aviation fuel on Lufthansa Cargo flights for SHEIN deliveries - The MoU calls for concrete actions to be concluded within the next six months
Air Cargo Community Frankfurt e.V. welcomes Frank Bauer as its newest board member. In his new role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Lufthansa Cargo AG, Bauer will represent the company on the board of the association.
Air Cargo Community Frankfurt invites to the Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, on September 3 & 4
• Partnering for Sustainable Airfreight: Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA Logistics sign MoU on SAF use • New Exposure Time Calculator now live: Greater transparency for passive pharma shipments • CB Customs Broker handles customs clearance for perishables for Lufthansa Cargo • Lufthansa Cargo and heyworld to Exhibit Together at CILF 2025
The routes from Delhi (DEL), Tokyo-Haneda (HND) and Bangkok (BKK) to Rome-Fiumicino (FCO) will then also be marketed and managed under the Lufthansa Cargo AWB prefix.
Swiss WorldCargo strengthens the joint business agreement between Lufthansa Cargo and United Cargo
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.
Carrier continues to actively drive forward digitalisation projects within the industry
During this year's Global Partner Council (GPC) in Chantilly, France, Lufthansa Cargo honored the international logistics and transport company Expeditors with the “Excellence Award 2024".
