Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo appoints Anand Kulkarni as Head of Global Markets Anand Kulkarni will assume the newly created position of Head of Global Markets at #LufthansaCargo. In this role, he will lead and manage our sales regions and the Digital Sales department. This includes the regions Germany, Austria & Switzerland, Europe, Middle East, Africa, South Asia & CIS, Americas and Asia Pacific. In his role, Kulkarni will report to our CEO Ashwin Bhat.   With 25 years of experience in the logistics industry, Anand Kulkarni brings a truly global leadership perspective to the role of Head of Global Markets. Prior to joining Lufthansa Cargo, Kulkarni was Head of Global Expansion at General Logistics Systems (GLS Group), where he developed and implemented the global growth strategy. Prior to that, he spent 15 years with DHL in various management positions in Asia Pacific and EMEA. His responsibilities included leading regional Pricing & Profitability and global Sales Steering & Performance Management for DHL's top 100 strategic customers. He was also part of DHL's Global Aviation Strategy project which led to the creation of AeroLogic. He also worked in the US for a management consulting firm specializing in aviation strategy and finance. During his career, he has worked with the full spectrum of the aviation value chain - airframe manufacturers, leasing companies, airlines, financial and legal firms, and regulatory authorities. Anand Kulkarni holds a Master's degree in Finance from the London Business School, UK, and a Master's degree in Transportation Engineering from the University of Connecticut, USA. Welcome to the team! #EnablingGlobalBusiness

Servus Munich!   This weekend we celebrated the arrival of the first A321 freighter in Munich! As of now, the short- and medium-haul freighter will connect Munich and Istanbul twice a week.   The inaugural flight with flight number LH8351 touched down ahead of schedule on Saturday, 4.49 pm for the first time and was warmly welcomed by our Head of Sales in Munich Katrin Schneider, our Head of Hub Management in Munich Ivo Seehann, and Markus Heinelt, Director Cargo Development from Munich Airport and their colleagues. Our team in Istanbul celebrated the new routing as well sending a "Servus" to the Bavarian capital.   Our state-of-the-art hub in Munich, spanning 38,000 m², is equipped to handle a wide range of commodities, including temperature-sensitive pharma through our CEIV-certified Pharma Hub MUC.   With this new freighter connection, we are enhancing our global network making it even more attractive and flexible. We are dedicated to aligning our network with the evolving needs of our customers offering endless possibilities for #EnablingGlobalBusiness.   #LufthansaCargo

Summertime is travel time!   With the luggage tag from our #Upcycling Collection, you have a reliable travel companion to make sure your luggage doesn't get lost.   This time around, our Product of the Month is the #LufthansaCargo Luggage Tag from our Upcycling Collection. The tags are made from used air cargo pallets and containers and are inspired by the characteristic shape of air cargo containers. They have a unique and special patina created by their use in air cargo while traveling for years and thousands of miles around the world. In their second life, they will accompany YOU on your travels. The tags in silver or blue are exclusively available in the Lufthansa Cargo Online Fanshop: https://lnkd.in/erXutDdZ Our shop offers a nice selection of unique items from the world of airfreight. You will also be doing a good deed with your purchase, as 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Cargo Human Care. #TogetherForSustainability #CargoHumanCare

Bellies, bellies, bellies… ✈️ ✈️ ✈️   Alongside our over 80 weekly B777F frequencies to around 40 destinations worldwide and our 19 A321F destinations, we are excited to offer you belly capacities on up to 7,000 weekly Lufthansa Group flights worldwide.   This week, the latest connection between Vienna and Boston has started. Now all new belly connections for the summer took off. Check out the newest destinations of the current summer flight schedule in our slideshow. From Nairobi to Anchorage, the Lufthansa Group is spreading its wings far and wide. Thanks to Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, and SunExpress for not only bringing passengers safe and sound to their destination, but also your cargo.   So, what's your favorite new destination?   #EnablingGlobalBusiness #LufthansaCargo

Un grande Si! 🇮🇹   We are celebrating the approval the EU-Commission has given for Lufthansa Group to acquire 41 percent of the Italian flag-carrier ITA Airways (Italia Trasporto Aereo S.p.A.), after a long phase of investigating the impact on the competition in the aviation industry.   Lufthansa Group, the Italian Ministery of Finances (MEF) and ITA Airways expressed their enthusiasm about this decision in a press conference in Rome. Together they are now looking towards the closure of this acquisition in ITA Airways, as this step is of great meaning for all stakeholders. Lufthansa Group and ITA Airways are preparing a swift integration. Italy will be Lufthansa Group´s fifth home market and has large potential, being one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world and the economically third strongest country in Europe. ITA Airways' main locations in Rome and Milan are going to contribute important connections to the Groups' route network.   We are looking forward to welcoming ITA Airways and its great community to the Lufthansa Group family within the next months! Siate benvenuti! 💚🤍❤️ #EnablingGlobalBusiness

Shaping the Future of Sustainability Together at the Sustainability Conference Asia 🌱✈️   This week, #LufthansaCargo welcomed more than 600 participants on site as well as virtually at the Sustainability Conference Asia in Singapore to explore the transformation chances towards greater sustainability and environmental responsibility.   The morning kicked off with engaging expert workshops, setting the stage for the afternoon filled with thought-provoking panel discussions and presentations. We were thrilled to have leaders from various industries join us to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the decarbonization path for airfreight logistics.   Our Head of Asia Pacific, J. FLORIAN PFAFF, welcomed everyone to the event, followed by an inspiring opening address from The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Norbert Dr. Riedel. Our expert for #SustainableAviationFuel Sheary Shaikh gave insights into the latest sustainability developments at Lufthansa Cargo. The following panel discussions were moderated by Sidne Yeo, Asia Head at the Lufthansa Innovation Hub and involved Daniel Ng, Chief Sustainability Officer, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Vishal Sharma, CEO Asia Pacific, DB Schenker, Vimala Arumugam, Managing Director of BASF South East Asia (S) and BASF Malaysia, Steven Bartholomeusz, Head of Public & Regulatory Affairs Asia Pacific, Neste, Robert Boyd, Regional Sustainability Lead Asia Pacific, Boeing as well as J. Florian Pfaff.   The discussions were nothing short of insightful, with the esteemed panelists sharing their sustainability strategies, activities, and the challenges they have faced in their journey towards a more sustainable future. The talked about #sustainability as a driver for innovation and regulations and the participants were able to address critical questions and associated challenges.   We delved into how innovations from companies such as Boeing and Neste, along with political guidelines like the CAAS Blueprint, are driving sustainability. It was truly inspiring to see the passion and commitment to making a positive impact on the environment.   Thanks to all participants, customers, partners, our sponsors CargoAi, Changi Airport Group and SATS Ltd., and of course, our team in Asia for making this a great event for one of the most pressing topic: sustainability!   What were your highlights of the conference?   #EnablingGlobalBusiness #TogetherForSustainability

Shaping the future together at the transport logistic China 🇨🇳🛫   What an incredible three days at the #TransportLogisticChina in Shanghai! We were thrilled to welcome so many amazing customers, partners and logistics enthusiasts to our booth. The energy and excitement was truly contagious as we shared our space with time:matters, Swiss WorldCargo - Air cargo division of SWISS, heyworld and CB Customs Broker GmbH.   Our workshops on eCommerce, sustainability, and digitization, which we held with CB Customs Broker, heyworld, and cargo.one, were a huge hit, with all sessions fully booked. We are excited to be at the forefront of these important conversations and developments.   In addition to the fantastic workshops, we are thrilled to announce that we have signed a contract with Best Services International Freight for more than 100 tons of #SustainableAviationFuel. This is a big step forward in our commitment to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact.   Ken de Witt Hamer, CEO of WorldACD Market Data and our CFO and CHRO Frank Bauer renewed our contract with WorldACD. This week marked the 20th anniversary of our partnership. #LufthansaCargo was one of the first to join WorldACD and it's incredible to look back at how far we've come together.   To top it all off, we had the pleasure of recognizing our top customers in Asia at our evening event hosted by our Head of Region Asia Pacific J. FLORIAN PFAFF in partnership with Munich Airport International. Congratulations to Best Services International Freight, DHL Global Forwarding and Kuehne Nagel for their outstanding contributions and partnership. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with such incredible companies and look forward to continuing to grow and succeed together.   As we reflect on the past three days, we are filled with gratitude for the amazing partnerships and opportunities that have come our way. It's events like this that remind us of the power of collaboration and innovation in shaping the future of global business. Check out our slideshow to see some of our highlights! What were your highlights at the transport logistic China?   #EnablingGlobalBusiness 

Lufthansa Cargo and Best Services International Freight join forces to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel 🌱 Together with Best Services International Freight (BSI), we have agreed to reduce the Chinese logistics company's CO2 emissions associated with airfreight. BSI will invest in a total of around 137,000 liters of #SustainableAviationFuel (SAF) at #LufthansaCargo to offset the CO2 emissions caused by its flights. We signed the agreement on June 26 at this year's #TransportLogisticChina in Shanghai. "Best Services International Freight is our first customer in China to opt for the use of more than 100 tons of #SAF," said J. FLORIAN PFAFF, Head of Region Asia Pacific. "Examples like this help reduce our CO2 emissions and promote the use of SAF worldwide. Every customer who takes advantage of this opportunity is making a significant contribution to the decarbonization of logistics. The interest shows us that there is great potential for this, especially in Asia." "The cooperation with Lufthansa Cargo strengthens our partnership. As China's leading air cargo logistics company and an industry leader in the digitalization process, we combine progress with responsibility," said Dr. Wilson Wong Group CEO of BSI. "With limited SAF production globally, agreements like this are of paramount importance." SAF is a critical technology key to more sustainable flying and essential to the energy transition in aviation. Over its entire lifecycle, biogenic SAF has a CO2 footprint that is approximately 80% lower than that of conventional kerosene. SAF can be used in regular flight operations without any infrastructure adjustments.The SAF used by us is produced using the HEFA process, for example from used cooking oils. As only forestry, agricultural or catering waste is used, there is no conflict with food production. We offer SAF via the Lufthansa Group from the world's leading manufacturers. Since September 2021, all our customers have been able to have their freight transported more sustainably by opting for the "Sustainable Choice" add-on service. The Lufthansa Group and its companies are actively involved in the research and development of the next generation of sustainable aviation fuels. In numerous projects worldwide, the Lufthansa Group is currently working with partners from science and industry - from start-ups to established energy companies - on more SAF. We are pursuing a clear strategy for a more sustainable future and, together with the Lufthansa Group, have set ourselves ambitious climate protection targets: The Lufthansa Group aims to achieve a neutral CO2 balance by 2050 and to halve net CO2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2019 through reduction and compensation measures. In addition to SAF, more sustainable aviation also requires major efforts for a modern fleet and efficiency improvements in flight operations. Only in this combination can the change be successful in the long term. #EnablingGlobalBusiness #TogetherForSustainability

Come join us at the transport logistic China 2024! 🇨🇳🛫   What happened on day 2 at the hub of logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management in Asia - the #TransportLogisticChina 2024?   Come and walk with us as we take you through our booth at W5.311 and meet some of our airfreight experts, who are ready to dive into the hottest topics in the industry - from sustainability to eCommerce and beyond.   Our team is eager to meet forwarders, trade fair visitors, and anyone passionate about global logistics. It's not just about business - it's about forming connections and forging partnerships to shape the future of airfreight.   So, if you're at the transport logistic China, make sure to swing by our booth and say hello! We can't wait to share a few thoughts, and discuss how we can work together to propel the industry forward. Have you already been at our booth?   #EnablingGlobalBusiness #LufthansaCargo

Welcome to the Transport Logistic China 2024! 🇨🇳🛫   The excitement is palpable as the doors open for the #TransportLogisticChina 2024 in Shanghai. We are proud to be a part of this prestigious event. This year, the trade fair has grown again and has truly upgraded to a new level. For the entire Asia Region, transport logistic China has become the place to be for anybody in logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management.   We were honored to welcome Volker Wissing, the Federal Minister for Digital and Transport of Germany, to our booth along with Patricia Flor, German Ambassador from Beijing and State Secretary Stefan Schnorr. It's always a pleasure to connect with leaders from politics and industry and discuss the future of logistics and transportation.   Transport logistic China is the gateway for international companies to the Chinese market and for Chinese enterprises to the global market. eCommerce is booming and the airfreight industry is evolving rapidly. As a leading cargo airline, #LufthansaCargo is at the forefront of these developments. Come find us at booth W5.311, where our airfreight experts are ready to answer your questions and tackle the biggest topics in the airfreight industry, from #sustainability to #eCommerce and everything in between.   Let's chat about the ever-changing industry environment and how we can work together to overcome its challenges. Our team is excited to meet forwarders, trade fair visitors, and anyone interested in the future of global logistics. We are here to share our expertise and insights, and to explore potential collaborations that will be #EnablingGlobalBusiness.   So, are you in Shanghai as well?