The Air Cargo Community e.V. (ACCF – an independent association of stakeholders operating in Germany’s Frankfurt/Main air cargo hub), elected a new Board of Directors at the recent annual general meeting, where it also reflected on a successful fiscal year 2025.
The Board of Directors is composed of representatives from the association’s four segments. Its two founding members, Lufthansa Cargo AG (LCAG) and Fraport AG, also each appoint one Board Member. LCAG will continue to be represented by Frank Bauer. At Fraport AG, Dietmar Focke assumes the position previously held by Dr. Pierre-Dominique Prümm. Focke has previous Board experience from his time as an LCAG Board Member: “The energy and focus of the Air Cargo Community Frankfurt have always impressed me. That is why I am very pleased to be back and look forward to close collaboration on the board and with our member companies.”
The freight forwarders are represented by Susanne Klingler-Werner of UPS Supply Chain Solutions GmbH & Co. KG. Michael Hoppe of BARIG e.V. was also reelected as the airlines’ representative, as was Patrik Tschirch (LUG aircargo handling GmbH), representing cargo handlers. Christian Riege (Riege Software International GmbH) was re-elected as the representative for other service providers, defeating two other candidates. In the subsequent Board meeting, Patrik Tschirch was confirmed as Chairman of the Board and Christian Riege as Vice Chairman. The association’s Board is elected every two years.
The general meeting reported on the association’s current activities, strategic priorities, and upcoming events. It also revealed a particularly positive fiscal 2025, thanks to intensive efforts in recent years which have created a strong economic foundation. ACCF enjoys continuous membership growth (20 new member companies last year, totaling 116 members altogether), successful events (the next Air Cargo Conference is planned for 02-03SEP26 – for the first time at Messe Frankfurt to meet increased demand), and the implementation of innovative projects.
“As a community, we combine these strengths into a networked cargo expertise at and for Frankfurt Airport. The successful past fiscal year and the steady growth in membership confirm that we are on the right track and provide momentum for the tasks ahead in the coming years,” said Felix Toepsch, CEO of the ACCF.
