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ency on third-party providers, and improve operational
efficiency. This shift could
also drive innovation in
logistics technology, such
as automation and real-time
tracking, creating more agile
and responsive supply chains.
Agility and
Resilience—Two
Critical Sides of
the Same Coin
Munich, where the bellies of our long-haul carriers to
the USA are in high demand, and subsequently driving
rates to higher levels.
Munich’s Air Cargo Excellence:
Fast Ground Times and FutureFocussed Infrastructure
In Munich, we continue to maintain exceptionally
fast ground times, thanks to our unique air cargo
infrastructure that eliminates waiting times, such as
those typically associated with road feeder services. A
major focus is expanding our airfreight infrastructure
and capacity to meet the growing demand for additional
handling space from logistics providers, airlines, and
ground handling companies.
Simply put, our goal is to be an outstanding service
provider. The airport business is complex, requiring
seamless collaboration between various units such as
marketing, real-estate, and ground handling. Despite
the challenges, we have managed to coordinate these
e昀昀orts e昀昀ectively.
From Disconnected Interfaces to
Seamless Integration Enabling
Ef昀椀ciency
Despite the rise of digitalisation, traditional air freight
in the general cargo sector is still plagued by numerous
disconnected interfaces. This presents signi昀椀cant opportunities for speed improvements through technological
solutions, innovations, and adjustments to the legal
framework. However, this remains a major challenge,
as product diversity and shipment sizes are unlikely
to change. Moreover, establishing global standards is
essential to drive seamless integration and e昀케ciency
across the industry.
E-Commerce Trends Impacting
Air Cargo and Strategic
Adaptations
E-commerce companies have e昀昀ectively capitalised on the
B2C model, purchasing capacities directly from carriers
and organising door-to-door transport. This direct-toconsumer (D2C) approach has allowed e-commerce
players to optimise costs, improve delivery times, and
enhance customer experience. Looking ahead, large
industrial companies could adopt similar strategies,
bypassing traditional logistics intermediaries to gain
greater control over their supply chains, reduce depend-
No one could have predicted events like the war
in Ukraine, and in my view,
changes and uncertainties
can arise at any time. However, the logistics industry
has consistently demonstrated an ability to adapt
quickly to such disruptions.
Moving forward, the ability
to remain agile and resilient
will be crucial in navigating
unforeseen challenges. Strategic investments in aircraft
fleets, infrastructure, and
technology will continue to
represent both entrepreneurial risk and opportunity.
More importantly, the ability
to maintain reliability and
deliver consistent service,
even during crises, will be
a key di昀昀erentiator.
Scaling
Capabilities
and Bolstering
Strategic
Partnerships
We currently have ample
capacity to accommodate
additional freighter 昀氀ights or
belly freight on our expanding long-haul network. In
response to the growing
demand, we are planning
to expand our cargo facilities.
To support this, we have a
dedicated team of specialists
and analysts who collaborate
with key partners to develop
short-, medium-, and longterm tra昀케c growth forecasts
for our strategic planning.
We welcome discussions
with interested parties and
engage in bilateral negotiations to explore potential
opportunities.
The e-commerce boom
has already led to a large
number of freighters
being diverted from the
North Atlantic route
to the Transpacific or
from Asia to Europe. We
especially see this trend
in Munich, where the
bellies of our long-haul
carriers to the USA are
in high demand, and
subsequently driving
rates to higher levels.
Moving forward, the
ability to remain agile
and resilient will be
crucial in navigating
unforeseen challenges.
Strategic investments
in aircraft fleets,
infrastructure, and
technology will continue
to represent both
entrepreneurial risk and
opportunity.
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