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BARIG Welcomes Nippon Cargo Airlines as Newest Association Member

BARIG has today announced that Nippon Cargo Airlines, Japan’s only all-cargo airline, has become the association’s newest member in the air cargo market segment. 


Nippon Cargo Airlines' Boeing 747-8F Freighter - Courtesy BARIG / Nippon Cargo Airlines
Nippon Cargo Airlines' Boeing 747-8F Freighter - Courtesy BARIG / Nippon Cargo Airlines

On Thursday (April 23, 2026), The Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) announced that Nippon Cargo Airlines has become the association’s newest member from the air cargo segment. Nippon Cargo Airlines is Japan’s only all-cargo airline and currently connects Tokyo and Frankfurt with twice weekly service.  Nippon Cargo Airlines operated their first flight in 1985, and is recognized as a reliable specialist in all types of air cargo.  The carrier’s fleet consists of eight Boeing 747-8F aircraft and serves destinations worldwide.


In Thursday’s announcement, BARIG’s Chairman and Executive Director, Michael Hoppe, said,


“We are delighted to announce that Nippon Cargo Airlines is now supporting BARIG’s work as our newest member.  This brings valuable additional air cargo expertise to our community.  The aviation industry as a whole, and air cargo in particular, are currently facing numerous challenges, including location costs that remain excessively high, unnecessarily complex processes, and a high degree of bureaucracy.  Therefore, at BARIG, we are bringing together the expertise of more than 35 cargo carriers and working diligently to improve the framework conditions for air cargo in Germany.”


Also commenting on the new BARIG membership, Nippon Cargo Airlines’ General Manager – Germany, Kazumasa Kobara, said,


“The German market is of great importance to us, especially since Japan and Germany have been closely linked by their strong and intensive economic relations for many years.  We look forward to the professional exchange within the community and want to do our part to help shape the future of the industry.”


Founded in 1951, Frankfurt am Main-based BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany e.V.) represents over 100 national and international airlines in the scheduled, charter, low cost and air cargo sectors.  The association works to improve conditions in the aviation industry in Germany and is the key industry contact for politics, authorities, industry and media.



Source: BARIG/Claasen Communication

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