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Lufthansa Cargo AG is a prominent German cargo airline and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufthansa, a leading global aviation group. The roots of Lufthansa's dedicated cargo operations trace back to German Cargo Services GmbH, established in 1977, building upon prior in-house cargo activities. In a strategic move to professionalize its air freight business, Lufthansa Cargo AG was officially founded as a separate stock company on November 30, 1994.

The airline's main operational base and headquarters are located at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which serves as Lufthansa's primary hub and hosts dedicated cargo facilities, primarily Cargo City North, for Lufthansa Cargo operations. Additionally, Lufthansa Cargo also operates hubs in Munich and Vienna, having recently initiated freighter services from Munich Airport in July 2024.

Lufthansa Cargo operates a modern fleet primarily composed of Boeing 777F long-haul freighters and Airbus A321-200/P2F medium-haul freighters. As of recent data, the fleet includes 12 Boeing 777F aircraft and 4 Airbus A321F aircraft. The company also significantly leverages the belly cargo capacities of approximately 350 passenger aircraft belonging to the Lufthansa Group and its partners, including Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, ITA Airways, and SunExpress. Looking ahead, Lufthansa Cargo has orders for seven advanced Boeing 777-8F freighters, with deliveries anticipated to commence in 2028. Historically, the airline operated McDonnell Douglas MD-11F freighters, with the last aircraft of this type retired in October 2021.

Lufthansa Cargo provides worldwide air freight and logistics services, emphasizing an airport-to-airport business model. Its extensive route network covers approximately 300 to 350 destinations in over 100 countries, spanning intercontinental routes to North and South America, Asia, and Africa, as well as short and medium-haul connections within Europe. Complementing its air services, the airline operates a vast Road Feeder Service (RFS) network utilizing around 2,150 trucks for efficient onward transportation. While Lufthansa Cargo was a founding member of the WOW Alliance, a global cargo airline alliance, it withdrew in 2007. Currently, it maintains a significant joint venture with AeroLogic, a cargo airline it co-owns with DHL Express, which operates an additional six Boeing 777F freighters. Furthermore, Lufthansa Cargo is actively involved in partnerships within the wider Lufthansa Group and, as of August 1, 2025, Swiss WorldCargo officially joined the transatlantic cargo alliance between Lufthansa Cargo and United Cargo, enhancing connectivity across more than 200 destinations between the US and Europe. As a dedicated cargo carrier, Lufthansa Cargo does not offer passenger cabin classes. Instead, it specializes in diverse freight services, including general cargo, perishables, live animals, valuables, and airmail. It boasts specialized infrastructure like the Lufthansa Cargo Cool Center (LCCC) in Frankfurt and a CEIV-certified Pharma Hub in Munich, designed for the precise handling of temperature-sensitive goods. The airline also provides digital eServices for booking and tracking shipments and operates a subsidiary, heyworld GmbH, focused on eCommerce logistics. For individual customers, it offers a "my air cargo" door-to-door service, managing customs formalities for larger shipments.