Four Carriers Assess Expanded Japan-Europe Air Cargo Cooperation

Lufthansa Cargo, SWISS WorldCargo, All Nippon Airways and Nippon Cargo Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding to assess expanded cooperation on air cargo between Japan and Europe. The carriers plan to examine network connectivity, routing and capacity options, flexibility, and service choices.

Key details

• The proposed review covers cargo services between Japan and Europe.
• Lufthansa Cargo and ANA are exploring a possible revival and expansion of their previous cargo joint venture, with SWISS WorldCargo and NCA included in the discussions.
• ANA Holdings owns Nippon Cargo Airlines.

Lufthansa Cargo, SWISS WorldCargo, ANA and Nippon Cargo Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding to assess expanded Japan-Europe cargo cooperation.

Why it matters

Lufthansa Cargo and ANA previously operated a joint venture serving the Japan-Europe cargo market. The four-carrier assessment brings SWISS WorldCargo and Nippon Cargo Airlines into a broader examination of service and network options.