Lufthansa Cargo, has significantly expanded its Asian operations by adding two new destinations to its B777F long-haul fleet routes from Frankfurt.
The company now offers twice-weekly flights to Shenzhen Boa’an International Airport (SZX) and thrice-weekly services to Zhengzhou (CGO). This network addition grows its presence in the rapidly growing Chinese market.
Tapping into China Market Growth
This strategic expansion comes in response to the burgeoning e-commerce sector in China. It seeks to meet increasing demand for efficient air freight services, particularly to European destinations.
By introducing these new routes, Lufthansa Cargo aims to provide its customers with more flexible, fast, and direct shipping options to key Chinese freight hubs.
Ashwin Bhat, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo, elaborated on the expansion into Shenzhen and Zhengzhou. “The Chinese e-commerce market continues to exhibit strong growth, with a persistent high demand for European routes.”
“Our increased air freight capacity addresses the need for swift, compliant, and secure transportation. By broadening our Asian network, we can now serve an even wider array of crucial Chinese freight destinations for our customers.”
“The addition of a new B777F freighter to our fleet this summer will further support our commitment. It enables sustainable global business growth in this vital cargo region.”
Current Chinese Freight Network
With the inclusion of Shenzhen and Zhengzhou, Lufthansa Cargo’s Asian network now encompasses 19 destinations. It will service the network with an impressive 47 weekly frequencies.
This expansion further bolsters the company’s presence in the growing region. It relevantly provides customers with enhanced flexibility and efficiency in their supply chain operations.
The Lufthansa Cargo Group is particularly well-positioned to capitalize on the booming e-commerce sector, thanks to its subsidiaries heyworld and CB Customs Broker.
These specialized entities bring valuable expertise to the table, offering Lufthansa Cargo’s customers integrated and comprehensive solutions. This encompasses shipping, customs clearance, and compliant handling of e-commerce shipments.
This end-to-end service approach sets Lufthansa Cargo apart in the competitive air freight market.
About Lufthansa Cargo AG
Lufthansa Cargo has solidified its position as one of the world’s leading air freight companies, with impressive financial and operational performance.
In 2023, the company reported revenue of 3.0 billion euros and transported an astounding 7.5 billion freight ton kilometers.
With a workforce of approximately 4,150 employees worldwide, Lufthansa Cargo primarily focuses on providing efficient airport-to-airport services.
The company’s extensive network covers around 300 destinations across more than 100 countries. This comprehensive coverage is achieved through a combination of dedicated freighter aircraft and utilization of cargo capacity on passenger aircraft operated by Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, and SunExpress.
Additionally, Lufthansa Cargo leverages truck transportation to ensure seamless connectivity and last-mile delivery options.
The year 2023 saw several key achievements, including the continued expansion of the fuel-efficient B777F fleet.
It also saw the growth of short- and medium-haul networks through the deployment of A321 freighters, and advancements in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel program.
Conclusion
Looking ahead to 2024, Lufthansa Cargo has outlined an impressive array of plans to further its sustainability efforts and operational efficiency.
These include the progressive implementation of innovative Sharkskin technology across its B777F fleet, which promises to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
The carrier also aims to introduce new digital services to streamline operations and enhance customer experience.
Furthermore, Lufthansa Cargo is committed to developing and implementing sustainable logistics solutions that will contribute significantly to reducing CO2 emissions across its operations.
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