Germany

Digital Testbed Air Cargo puts results on display

Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML have demonstrated the initial results from the Digital Testbed Air Cargo research project at Munich Airport.

Fraport launches Frankfurt cargo masterplan

Fraport has released its cargo masterplan and investment package to help Frankfurt Airport retain its position as Europe’s busiest cargo airport.

Swissport starts forwarder handling in Germany

Swissport has started freight forwarder handling in Germany following the expansion of its partnership with JAS Worldwide at Frankfurt Airport.

Deutsche Post ends domestic airmail services

Deutsche Post has discontinued its overnight airmail network in Germany, switching to road transport to cut CO2 emissions.

DHL Global Forwarding breaks ground at Frankfurt airfreight centre

DHL Global Forwarding has broken ground on its Frankfurt Airport airfreight centre, which is scheduled to open next year.

Delta and LUG renew contracts in Frankfurt and Munich

Delta Air Lines has renewed its cargo handling partnership with LUG aircargo handling at Munich and Frankfurt airports until 2027.

Federico Mosqueira joins Frankfurt Cargo Services

Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) has appointed Federico Mosqueira as Director of Operations.

dnata provides Maersk with handling services in Cologne

Maersk Air Freight has awarded dnata with a multi-year contract to provide cargo handling services at Cologne Bonn Airport.

Swissport DUS Cargo Services takes off in Dusseldorf

Swissport and Dusseldorf Airport have opened their joint venture, Swissport DUS Cargo Services.

Mitteldeutsche Airport and AOT sign cargo agreement

Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding has signed an agreement with Airports of Thailand (AOT) to develop cargo operations and route development.

Stadtbau hands over LEJ Campus keys to DHL

DHL has been handed the keys to the LEJ Campus, setting a milestone for the development of its air cargo hub at Leipzig/Halle Airport.

Fraunhofer tests evoBOT at Munich Airport

Cargo operations are being digitalised at Munich Airport with tests of the evoBOT autonomous robot at Cargogate’s facility.