Lufthansa Cargo’s subsidiary, time:matters GmbH, has solidified its partnership with Shenzhen Airport Group Co., Ltd., focusing on enhancing logistics handling services. This collaboration, centered on the growing cross-border e-commerce industry in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is expected to meet increasing demand for air transport to Europe.
Since JUL24, Lufthansa Cargo has operated scheduled freighter flights between Shenzhen and Frankfurt twice a week, leveraging the logistics strengths of both hubs to serve the expanding e-commerce sector. Shenzhen Airport, a key player in the region, has experienced a notable surge in air transport volumes.
Further strengthening the partnership, time:matters Courier Terminals GmbH signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Frankfurt last week, with the International Cargo Centre Shenzhen (ICCS). Jointly operated by Lufthansa Cargo and Shenzhen Airport Group since 2004, ICCS has been pivotal in delivering high-performance cargo services. The MoU represents a commitment to a forward-looking relationship, enhancing logistics capabilities and reinforcing the collaboration between the two companies. This partnership highlights their shared focus on meeting the growing demands of international e-commerce logistics.
Ashwin Bhat, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo, declared: “With the International Cargo Centre Shenzhen (ICCS) having delivered high-quality cargo handling services for the past 20 years, this collaboration represents a forward-looking partnership in the logistics industry, further enabling global business.”
Wong Ching Hao Ben, General Manager of Shenzhen Airport International Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd., commented: “It’s the highlight of ICCS overall corporate development strategy, which is in line with Shenzhen Airport Group’s strategy and China’s national strategic planning of the Greater Bay Area.”
Bernhard zur Strassen, CEO of time:matters GmbH, added: “The handling services and drive for innovation of both time:matters and ICCS complement each other ideally, with time:matters offering fastest freight handling at highest process quality on routes that run via our Courier Terminals in Frankfurt (FRA) and Shanghai (PVG), amongst others. This collaboration is expected to bring mutual benefits for both parties, and further strengthen our global growth path in the logistics industry.”
*Complete list of names in photo from left to right: Lars Krosch (COO time:matters GmbH), Dong Zhengli (Deputy General Manager of Shenzhen Airport Logistics Development CO., LTD), Ying Xuemin (Chairman of Shenzhen Airport Logistics Development CO., LTD), Lin Xiaolong (General Manager of Shenzhen Airport Group), Heike Woerner (Head of Business Development LCAG), Ashwin Bhat (CEO LCAG), Bernhard zur Strassen (CEO time:matters GmbH), Jenny Peng (Senior Manager Sales & Marketing of ICCS), Wong Ching Hao Ben (General Manager of ICCS), Eric Schmandt (Director Operations time:matters Courier Terminals GmbH), Stefan Fölsing (Managing Director time:matters Courier Terminals GmbH).
