Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo embark on a new strategic cooperation

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo 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.

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, harmonizing a range of services, shipment flows, and operational procedures as well as utilizing 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 offering and focus. Swiss WorldCargo is the expert for high-value, care-intensive, time-critical air freight focused on the belly capacity through efficient, personalized 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 digitalization 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.