Swiss WorldCargo Joins Lufthansa Cargo’s and United Cargo’s Joint Business Agreement
- Joe Breitfeller
- Jul 23
- 3 min read
Lufthansa Cargo has today announced that Swiss WorldCargo will join their joint business partnership with United Cargo, providing cargo customers more flexibility and transportation options.
On Wednesday (July 23, 2025), Lufthansa Cargo announced an expansion of their joint business agreement with United Cargo, with the addition of Swiss WorldCargo effective August 1, 2025. Together, the three partners will provide cargo customers with more flexibility and transportation options, thanks to denser direct connections to and from Europe over the Atlantic. Lufthansa Cargo and United Cargo have offered their customers a joint business agreement over the past few years, enabling the two airlines to cooperate in various areas, including sales, customer relations and networks between the United States and Europe. Under the expanded joint business agreement, the airlines will cooperate on cargo traffic between more than 200 destinations in the US to Zurich and Frankfurt.
In Wednesday’s announcement, Swiss WorldCargo’s Head, Alain Chisari, said,
“We are pleased to announce our participation in the joint business agreement between Lufthansa Cargo and United Cargo. This agreement marks an important milestone in strengthening our collaboration, broadening our global network, and offering our customers increased flexibility and connectivity. By joining this partnership, we reaffirm our commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable, and efficient air cargo solutions worldwide.”
Also commenting on the addition of Swiss WorldCargo, Lufthansa Cargo’s CEO, Ashwin Bhat, said,
“The entry of Swiss WorldCargo into Lufthansa Cargo’s successful joint venture with United Cargo marks a significant milestone in enhancing collaboration and adding value for our customers. This expanded business agreement offers customers benefits especially of an even denser network and more seamless booking possibilities ensuring greater flexibility and reliability for their shipments. The combined synergies further enhance service quality and represent a step towards sustainable growth in a volatile and very competitive market for Lufthansa Cargo and its partners.”
United Cargo’s President, Jan Krems, added,
“We are proud to welcome Swiss WorldCargo into our transatlantic joint venture with Lufthansa Cargo and United Cargo. This expanded collaboration brings together three premium carriers with complementary networks, operational expertise, and shared values. By coordinating schedules, aligning handling processes, and streamlining booking and tracking systems, we’re creating a more seamless experience for our customers—offering greater capacity, more consistent service, and improved access across key U.S. and European markets. This partnership strengthens our ability to meet growing demand and deliver smarter, more efficient solutions across the air cargo supply chain.”
Lufthansa Cargo is one of the world’s leading cargo airlines and part of the Lufthansa Group, Europe’s largest airline group. In 2024, the company generated revenues of 3.26 billion euros and a transport performance of 8.5 billion freight tonne-kilometers, and currently employs approximately 4,200 team members worldwide. Through five cargo hubs in Frankfurt, Munich, Brussels, Vienna and Rome, the carrier transports an average of 2,500 tons of freight per day across an airport-to-airport network that covers 350 destinations in over 100 countries. Lufthansa Cargo markets the belly-hold cargo capacities Lufthansa Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, ITA Airways and SunExpress, as well as its own dedicated freighter fleet of 18 Boeing 777F and four Airbus A321F aircraft. Additionally, around 300 trucks operate daily under a Lufthansa Cargo flight number. Together with its subsidiaries, Lufthansa Cargo offers customized, fast and efficient logistics solutions along the entire supply chain.
Source: Lufthansa Cargo/Mynewsdesk
