For a long time, air cargo wasn’t a hot topic on the Frankfurt-based airline’s agenda. That has changed significantly over the past years. This is evident, for example, in the presence of Condor Cargo personnel at trade shows such as Fruit Logistica or Air Cargo Europe, to name just two examples. Thanks to the fleet overhaul – Condor will operate 25 A330 neo long-haul aircraft by 2031 – as well as the modernization of its short- and medium-haul fleet, the capacity available for carrying air cargo is now significantly greater than it was years ago. Meanwhile, Condor is increasingly positioning itself in the market as a cargo carrier. Now labeling its products is only logical.
Condor “moves“ freight
As of 01NOV26, leisure carrier Condor will market its air freight products under new names, offering customers a standardized scheme for its seven different transport offerings. The new naming structure makes it clear at very first glance which specific transport requirements each commodity addresses. In this context, “move” is the umbrella term for all shipment types, while the respective suffix describes the individual products’ focus. This is illustrated by general cargo that will be termed “JUSTmove” in future. Accordingly, “moveCOOL” stands for pharmaceutical and healthcare shipments and “moveFRESH” for perishable goods. The service so far known as “Express” will be marketed under the new name “moveFAST.”
Growing cargo portfolio
“The new branding allows for faster product identification by our customers and speeds up electronic booking processes,” explains Thilo Schäfer, Director Cargo at Condor. The executive went on to say: “At the same time, we are laying the groundwork to systematically expand our cargo portfolio in the future. This makes it easier for freight forwarders and shippers to navigate our offerings, and it improves the accessibility of our services. This is an important step toward leveraging the potential of our international route network, enhancing the effectivity of our global and regional cargo business,” states the cargo manager.
A330 fleet grows
Condor Cargo does not operate own freighters but offers transport capacity by utilizing the lower deck compartments of its passenger fleet. The A330neo, which Condor uses on long-haul routes, is of particular interest for air cargo transport. This segment of the fleet is expected to grow to 25 aircraft by 2031. At the same time, the short- and medium-haul fleets are being modernized and are expected to consist of 43 A32X neo aircraft by 2029.
The airline serves a large variety of destinations in Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. Interline partnerships and an extensive network of road feeder services, covering the first and the last mile within a given supply chain, also allow for global connectivity this way cementing Condor’s growing role as air freight carrier.
