Lufthansa Cargo has finalised its acquisition of LUG aircargo handling GmbH after securing regulatory approval, adding approximately 400 employees and more than 60 years of cargo handling expertise to its German operations.
- Strategic investment adds capacity and flexibility for cargo handling in the home market
- LUG retains its identity as a separate company and brand
- Employees’ experience and expertise form a strong basis
Lufthansa Cargo has successfully completed the acquisition of LUG aircargo handling GmbH. Following receipt of all required antitrust approvals, the transaction is now closed. The cargo handling company is now wholly owned by Lufthansa Cargo. The agreement to acquire the company from the Dettmer Group was signed on September 7, 2026. With this acquisition, Lufthansa Cargo strengthens its handling infrastructure in Germany and lays further groundwork for profitable growth and greater competitiveness.
LUG aircargo handling GmbH will continue to operate in the market as a separate company under its own brand within Lufthansa Cargo. Existing customer contracts and relationships will remain in place. Business with other airlines will continue and remain an integral part of LUG’s business model. At the same time, becoming part of Lufthansa Cargo opens up additional growth opportunities for LUG. Building on its existing business, the company can further develop its strengths as an experienced handling partner and pursue new business opportunities.
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“Completing this acquisition lays an important foundation for further growth and greater flexibility in our home market. This is about much more than additional space and capacity: LUG’s employees bring extensive expertise and many years of experience in air cargo handling. Their knowledge is highly valued by customers and essential to continued development. We warmly welcome our new colleagues and look forward to working together to seize the opportunities ahead for both companies. LUG will remain an independent partner for its existing and future customers,” says Frank Bauer, Chief Operations Officer of Lufthansa Cargo.
The additional handling capacity complements Lufthansa Cargo’s existing infrastructure. This includes the LCCevo modernization program in Frankfurt, in which the company is investing around EUR 600 million. Through these investments, Lufthansa Cargo is strengthening its infrastructure to continue providing customers with high-quality, reliable services.
LUG has more than 60 years of experience in air cargo handling and employs around 400 people. Their expertise in handling a wide range of cargo verticals and their understanding of international airlines’ requirements underpin the quality of the company’s handling services and its long-standing customer relationships. This accumulated expertise will continue to shape LUG’s development.
