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Vulnerables

The highest security level for goods at risk of theft – incl. separate storage and camera surveillance

Highly-developed safety precautions for vulnerable goods

Secure transportation for goods whose attractiveness or value make reliable protection indispensable: from works of art, luxury goods, tobacoo products, electronics and IT and prototypes to fire arms and firearms weapon parts*, this service gets goods that are at risk of theft to their destination quickly and smoothly. 



* Goods, articles and substances that are subject to war weapons control rules (example KrWaffKontrG, former KWKG) are forbidden for transportation by Lufthansa Cargo on any Lufthansa Group passenger or cargo aircraft and will not be accepted.

Consitent transport chain for goods at risk of theft

  • Secure transportation
  • Timely inspection of shipments through physical checks
  • Protection due to separate storage in secured areas
  • Seamless traceability and monitoring
  • Exclusive storage of art shipments in the ARTcube at the Frankfurt hub
  • Special storage for weapon shipments in Frankfurt

Handling, storage and transport appropriate to the type of goods

  • Mainly separate storage (at least for art and weapons) in secured area with global camera surveillance worldwide
  • Optimum protection during handling at our security hubs in Frankfurt, Munich and New York
  • Accompany your Fine Arts shipment during the ground handling processes at our hub in Frankfurt bookable as Add-on Service Personal Supervision
  • Direct delivery to the destination – with our Add-on Service toDoor

Infrastructure database

  • Better planning thanks to a comprehensive infrastructure database: find out more about our product availability and capability at our stations via Our stations.


ARTcube at the hub Frankfurt  -Exclusive storage of Fine Arts shipments 

  • 155 square meters safe and professional storage for high-value Fine Arts of all kinds
  • Highest security features, combined with optimal handling processes and dedicated Fine Arts handling staff, separate access control via card reading system

  • Modern technical equipment, in which a ventilation system with heating and cooling functions enables targeted temperature control, via VRV clime control

  • Vertical window strips on the facade allow natural lighting, which is optimized by a supporting lighting system with motion detector and dimming. Construction of the façade with thermal insulation composite system.

  • Access to the special warehouse is controlled and monitored by sensitive security technology, 100% CCTV and Security surveillance 24/7 and Fire Alarm System


Protection for your shipment and its surroundings

  • Separate video-monitored and electronically secured area for firearms and weapon parts – may only be accessed for authorized personnel

Easy booking, always informed

  • Booking via Lufthansa Cargo Service Centers 
  • eTracking 24/7 via web and mobile app, proactive notifications selectable
  • Private individuals need to book through a freight forwarder – find the one that’s right for you with our forwarder search

Products for Vulnerables commodities

*on request

 

Available Speeds

 

Available Add-on Services

* For Fine Arts bookings only

 

Other available offer elements

 

Important information

  • Provided it is correctly declared, packing dry ice is generally permissible in Vulnerables shipments.
  • However, re-icing of Vulnerables shipments cannot be provided, not even in the event of irregularities or if a temperature (range) had been stated on an AWB for a Vulnerables shipment.
  • If a shipment requires re-icing or has other special requirements, please choose a Product, which covers such needs. Please see the other Product pages on this website for more details or ask your Lufthansa Cargo Sales contact in case of questions.

 

 

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