Connecting global trade with precision and reliability.
Founded
1994
Headquarters
Frankfurt, Germany
Lufthansa Cargo is the freight division of the Lufthansa Group, one of the world's leading international air cargo carriers. Founded in 1994 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, it specializes in the transportation of freight and mail across a global network spanning over 300 destinations in more than 100 countries.
The airline operates a dedicated freighter fleet out of its primary hub at Frankfurt Airport, complementing belly cargo capacity on Lufthansa passenger flights as well as those of partner carriers. Lufthansa Cargo offers a wide range of specialized logistics products, including temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, live animals, valuable goods, and express freight.
Lufthansa Cargo is a key member of the broader Lufthansa Group cargo ecosystem and collaborates closely with partners such as AeroLogic, a joint venture with DHL Express. The carrier has consistently ranked among the top international air freight operators by volume and revenue.
Hubs & network
Lufthansa Cargo's primary hub is Frankfurt Airport (FRA), supplemented by Munich Airport and international gateways through partner networks.
Fleet
Lufthansa Cargo operates a dedicated freighter fleet consisting primarily of Boeing 777F aircraft, with MD-11F aircraft being phased out in recent years.
Notable facts
- ›Lufthansa Cargo was established as a separate subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa AG in 1994.
- ›AeroLogic, a joint venture between Lufthansa Cargo and DHL Express, provides additional freighter capacity.
- ›The carrier offers specialized products such as td.Flash (express), td.pharma (pharmaceuticals), and td.live (live animals).
- ›Lufthansa Cargo transports millions of tonnes of freight annually across more than 300 destinations worldwide.
- ›Frankfurt Airport serves as the central hub, one of Europe's busiest cargo airports.
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