Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo, the air freight divisions of Lufthansa Group, are entering a new strategic cooperation, aligning commercial and operational activities to strengthen 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 integration in various commercial and operational fields, creating one face to the customer along with a unified market approach, harmonizing 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.

The announcement said Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo complement 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 as well as freighter capacity, and a broad network, leading in digitalization and well-known for its innovative solutions.

The statement noted that retaining both individual brands and combining their unique strengths with a more distinct and comprehensive product and service portfolio will benefit its 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," said Alain Chisari, head of Swiss WorldCargo.

Ashwin Bhat, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo, noted that a closer partnership between Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo will expand network access and enhance freight solutions.

"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 highest quality combined with many years of expertise," he said.

"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 organizations even closer, we further strengthen Lufthansa Group's purpose of connecting people, cultures and economies in a sustainable way," Bhatt of Lufthansa Cargo added.