The airfreight carriers will harmonise services and operational procedures under a unified market approach to generate added value for customers
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have agreed to collaborate on services, shipment flows and operational procedures to enable them to better respond to changes in the airfreight industry.
The airfreight divisions of Lufthansa Group will ”maintain their distinct brands and strengths”, but are aligning their commercial and operational businesses.
"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," said the companies.
Swiss WorldCargo offers high-value, time-critical airfreight services and carries cargo using belly capacity across more than 130 destinations worldwide. Meanwhile, Lufthansa Cargo has invested heavily in efficiency and digitalisation and offers both belly and freighter capacity alongside a broad network, the companies said.
"Retaining both individual brands and combining their unique strengths into a more distinct and comprehensive product and service portfolio will benefit customers and partners," added the companies.
Alain Chisari, head of Swiss WorldCargo, said: “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 specialised and premium air cargo services across our combined network."
Ashwin Bhat, chief executive of Lufthansa Cargo, stated: "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 the 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 organisations even closer, we further strengthen Lufthansa Groups’ purpose of connecting people, cultures and economies in a sustainable way."
In July, Swiss WorldCargo joined Lufthansa Cargo’s and United Cargo’s transatlantic alliance to provide cargo customers with denser direct connections to and from Europe over the Atlantic.
