Lufthansa Cargo advances first phase of Frankfurt campus project
The project advances Lufthansa Cargo’s long-term plan to modernise its freight hub while keeping operations running.
Gregor Schleussner, CFO & CHRO Lufthansa Cargo; Ashwin Bhat, CEO at Lufthansa Cargo; Frank Bauer, COO at Lufthansa Cargo
Lufthansa Cargo has completed the first phase of its new headquarters at Frankfurt Airport, marking a major step in the long-term modernisation of its cargo hub. The company expects official building approval in mid-December, after which it will open the first 60 office workspaces. For African exporters and freight partners who rely on Frankfurt as a key transit point for Europe and global routes, this progress signals stronger support for future cargo flows.
The new 10,000-square-metre office space forms part of a wider modernisation of the Lufthansa Cargo Campus, including the new cargo hub now under construction. Three more phases will follow until early 2028, with the second phase due for completion in autumn 2026. Lufthansa Cargo says the campus upgrade aims to support collaboration, innovation and growth.
CEO Ashwin Bhat says the new headquarters reflects the company’s commitment to its future in Frankfurt. He adds that the modern workspaces will help shape the air freight of tomorrow and strengthen the delivery of reliable and high-quality transport solutions worldwide. This is significant for many African shippers who depend on efficient European gateways for their perishables and high-value goods.
The wider modernisation programme, called LCCevo, represents a total investment of 600 million euros and is the Lufthansa Group’s largest infrastructure project. By 2030, the existing 330,000-square-metre cargo centre will be gradually upgraded while it remains in operation. Lufthansa Cargo aims to run the most modern air freight location in Europe and expand its competitive position.
The Lufthansa Cargo Center has operated around the clock since 1982 and handles 1.4 million tonnes of freight each year, about 80 percent of the company’s global volume. All construction work is on schedule and will continue in stages to avoid disruption. A key feature of the project is a 42-metre-high high-bay warehouse, which will be one of Frankfurt Airport’s tallest buildings.
