Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo to deepen cooperation across networks

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo are set to tighten their collaboration, taking a major step toward closer commercial and operational integration within the Lufthansa Group’s airfreight portfolio. The two divisions plan to streamline processes, align service offerings and optimise shipment handling to better adapt to a fast-evolving cargo market.

Although both units will continue to operate under their own brands, the companies said they will increasingly act as a unified force in the marketplace. In the coming months, they intend to synchronise service standards, coordinate shipment flows, align operational procedures and transition to a shared IT system — efforts aimed at delivering a more consistent and efficient experience for freight forwarders and shippers.

Swiss WorldCargo, which specialises in premium and time-sensitive cargo and utilises the bellyhold capacity of more than 130 passenger destinations, will combine its expertise with the wide freighter and belly network of Lufthansa Cargo. The German carrier has in recent years prioritised major investments in digitalisation and operational efficiency.

The companies said this enhanced partnership will blend the strengths of both brands into a more comprehensive and competitive product suite. Customers will gain access to a wider global network and a broader range of specialised solutions, especially in high-value and temperature-sensitive segments.

The closer partnership follows Swiss WorldCargo’s entry earlier this year into the transatlantic cargo joint venture between Lufthansa Cargo and United Cargo, giving customers more non-stop options between Europe and North America.