In February, LUG aircargo handling took over the freight handling operation for the airline in Munich; it will replicate this at Frankfurt airport in March.
Etihad's freighters (A330-200F and B777-200F types) serve Frankfurt twice a week. LUG’s agreement with Etihad covers the complete scope of cargo handling services, to include full freighter, belly cargo and road feeder services handling for Etihad Airways and Etihad's partners, such as Air Berlin.
LUG is one of the most innovative, independent handlers in Germany and amongst the leading agents in Munich and Frankfurt. In 2016 the company celebrated its fiftieth anniversary at Frankfurt airport. According to Patrik Tschirch, Managing Director & CEO, LUG aircargo handling, a high service quality was the reason behind landing this contract. "Key success factors for our co-operation will be a strong customer focus as well as our innovative and consistently efficient operational processes. We expect a freight throughput of some 50,000 tonnes a year."
For its part, Etihad Airways wants to raise its service quality and productivity in Germany, as well as lower costs and raise its turnover.
