• 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 its expertise in care-intensive, time-critical shipments, and Lufthansa Cargo, recognised for its global network and innovation in digital airfreight, will combine their complementary strengths.

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 organisations will maintain their distinct brands and strengths, they are aligning closely to lead through the ongoing changes in the airfreight industry and global trade.

Over the next months, Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo will unlock synergies in various commercial and operational fields, creating one face to the customer along with a unified market approach, harmonising a range of services, shipment flows, and operational procedures as well as utilising one IT platform, thereby generating added value for the cargo customers and partners of Lufthansa Group.

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo are reputed and respected cargo solution providers, both part of the Lufthansa Group, complementing each other regarding their offerings and focus. Swiss WorldCargo is the expert for high-value, care-intensive, time-critical air freight focused on the belly capacity through efficient, personalised and high-quality services across more than 130 destinations worldwide, while Lufthansa Cargo is the efficiency leader with a global capacity offering of both belly and freighter capacity, and a broad network, leading in digitalisation and well-known for its innovative solutions. Retaining both individual brands and combining their unique strengths into a more distinct and comprehensive product and service portfolio will benefit customers and partners.

“We are building on the complementary strengths of Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo – two brands with distinct identities, shared values, and a continuous commitment to quality and care. By combining our capabilities, expertise, and market presence, we will create new, industry leading synergies and provide greater value to our customers. Together we are shaping the future of specialized and premium air cargo services across our combined network,” says Alain Chisari, Head of Swiss WorldCargo.

“Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo are respected brands within the air cargo industry known for the highest quality and reliable transportation solutions. Thanks to a deeper cooperation, customers will have access to one of the broadest networks in the industry along with a wide product portfolio with highest quality combined with many years of expertise. We are very pleased to be able to offer our customers even more tailored solutions for the transport of their freight. By aligning the two organizations even closer, we further strengthen Lufthansa Groups’ purpose of connecting people, cultures and economies in a sustainable way,” explains Ashwin Bhat, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo.

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