Lufthansa Cargo's Remarkable 2024 Transports

Lufthansa Cargo’s Boeing 777 freighters, with loading flaps measuring 3.15 meters by 3.72 meters, have transported a wide array of extraordinary cargo in 2024. From life-saving goods to heavy machinery and exotic animals, the airline’s fleet of 18 Boeing 777 freighters, the largest exclusive fleet of its kind, has covered around 300 destinations in over 100 countries.

Heavyweight Cargo

One of the heaviest shipments in 2024 was a 65-ton load for the automotive industry, transported from Viracopos, Brazil, to Frankfurt, and then to Malmö, Sweden. Additionally, a General Electric aircraft turbine, over 5 meters long and weighing 12 tons, was swiftly transported from Beijing to Frankfurt in November. The turbine required precise handling and was secured with 50 tension belts during the flight.

Animal Transports

Lufthansa Cargo’s Animal Lounge hosted over 80 million animals in 2024, including 2,800 horses, 14,000 pets, and 200 zoo animals. Notable transports included two Siberian tigers flown from Frankfurt to Almaty for release into the wild, and two pygmy hippos transported from Madrid to Mumbai. The airline also transported a rare red panda in a climate-controlled chamber.

Art and Culture

In March, Lufthansa Cargo transported the hip hop exhibition “THE CULTURE” from Chicago to Frankfurt, using sustainable aviation fuel to reduce CO₂ emissions. The Berggruen exhibition, featuring works by Picasso and Matisse, traveled from Germany to Japan and back to Europe, with 91 works transported in climate-controlled crates.

Life-Saving Vaccines

In November, Lufthansa Cargo delivered 100,000 Mpox vaccines from Brussels to Kinshasa, aiding efforts to contain the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This mission highlighted the airline’s commitment to global health and humanitarian relief.

Lufthansa Cargo continues to deliver diverse cargo, from tigers to turbines, with expertise and reliability, supporting global business and humanitarian efforts.