Denis de Farias Duarte Appointed Head of Cargo Development at Fraport
Fraport has announced Denis de Farias Duarte as the new head of cargo development at Frankfurt Airport, succeeding Max Conrady.
He will assume the role on January 1, overseeing the further expansion of cargo operations at one of Europe’s largest airfreight hubs.
“Denis is a proven cargo professional with a track record of more than 25 years of international experience in the airfreight and logistics industry,” said Simone Schwab, Fraport’s Senior Vice President of Aviation and Cargo Development.
Extensive Industry Experience
Mr. de Farias Duarte, who currently heads global airfreight business process management at Hellmann Worldwide, brings a wealth of experience from previous roles with Lufthansa Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo, and Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS). His expertise will be vital as Fraport seeks to enhance efficiency and expand its cargo infrastructure.
Fraport’s Strategic Cargo Masterplan
The appointment aligns with Fraport’s cargo masterplan, which includes investments in digitalisation, the redesign of CargoCity South, and the development of a new LogisticsHub West. With cargo volumes projected to reach 3 million tonnes annually by 2040, these initiatives aim to bolster Frankfurt Airport’s capacity and streamline operations.
“I am excited to join the Fraport team and contribute to the airport’s ambitious cargo development plans,” said de Farias Duarte.
Conrady Moves to New Role
Max Conrady, who has led Fraport’s cargo development for six years, will now manage a regional urban rail link in the Rhine-Main area for Regionaltangente West Planning. His tenure at Fraport included nearly two decades of service, during which he played a significant role in the airport’s cargo operations.
The transition marks a strategic step forward for Fraport as it adapts to evolving market demands and positions itself for sustained growth in air cargo.
