Dachser has become a member of the Global Partnership Programme of Lufthansa Cargo. The logistics services provider, based in Kempten/Bavaria, sealed its membership in an agreement signed with the cargo carrier in Frankfurt today.

Along with Dachser, ten other leading logistics providers are Global Partners of Lufthansa Cargo. Together, they account for around half the revenues posted by Germany’s biggest cargo airline. The Global Partnership Programme has evolved into a major platform for joint, sustainable growth.

“With Dachser in the membership base, we have additionally strengthened our Global Partnership Programme”, emphasised Dr. Andreas Otto, Lufthansa Cargo Board Member Product and Sales. “The two companies have significantly expanded their joint business in recent years. Dachser is pursuing an impressive and successful global expansion model and we are delighted to be part of it. We now intend to continue on that path in even closer
partnership.”

“In view of our centralised policy governing the choice of carrier, Lufthansa Cargo is with its global route network, the frequency of its services, its acknowledged high quality, and intensive support a strong partner for our intercontinental business. We are looking forward to even closer cooperation,“ said Thomas Reuter, Managing Director Dachser Air & Sea Logistics.

Aside from Dachser, Lufthansa Cargo’s Global Partners include Agility, CEVA, DHL Global Forwarding, Expeditors, Hellmann, Kühne+Nagel, Panalpina, DB Schenker, UPS and UTi.