Lufthansa Cargo Targets Leadership in Green Airfreight at Shanghai Expo

Friday, June 7, 2024

From June 25 to 27, 2024, the “transport logistic China” logistics trade fair will return to Shanghai after a six-year hiatus. Lufthansa Cargo, alongside its subsidiaries CB Customs Broker, heyworld, and time:matters, will participate in this international event focusing on logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management. Swiss WorldCargo will also be present at the booth. Lufthansa Cargo will set up at booth W5.311, where its airfreight experts will be on hand to address inquiries and engage in discussions about the latest trends and topics in the airfreight sector with attendees.

The event will be hosted at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, serving as a pivotal gathering for the global logistics and airfreight community. With more than 650 exhibitors and 25,000 attendees, transport logistic China is a premier hub in Asia for industry stakeholders in logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management. It serves as a crucial marketplace for identifying trends and business opportunities in China, a major player in the global economy and a key center for the international transport and logistics sector.

In 2023, Lufthansa Cargo reported revenues of €3.0 billion and a transport performance of 7.5 billion freight ton kilometers, positioning it among the top global airfreight carriers. Employing approximately 4,150 people worldwide, the company focuses on airport-to-airport transport, servicing around 300 destinations in over 100 countries with a mix of freighter and passenger aircraft, and trucking solutions. Frankfurt Airport remains a central hub for its operations. Committed to environmental sustainability, Lufthansa Cargo continues to invest in innovative technologies like Sharkskin for its B777F fleet and sustainable logistics practices. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, it aims to become the most eco-friendly cargo airline globally.

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