Lufthansa Cargo has completed the ALPHA construction phase of its LCCevo infrastructure programme at Frankfurt Airport, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of its cargo hub.
Covering around 80,000 m² – roughly the size of 11 football pitches – the project will transform the Lufthansa Cargo Center (LCC) into Europe’s most modern air cargo hub by 2030. The €600 million (US$684 million) investment is being carried out while maintaining uninterrupted 24/7 operations.
At the heart of the upgrade are intelligent material handling and conveyor systems that will seamlessly connect every stage of the cargo process, improving efficiency and throughput. The new infrastructure includes a fully automated, 42-metre-high high-bay warehouse with almost 3,000 storage positions for large cargo pallets, alongside an automated warehouse for temperature-sensitive and specialised shipments. The high-bay facility alone will handle more than 300 storage and retrieval operations per hour, doubling current capacity.
“With the completion of the ALPHA phase, our vision is becoming reality,” said Ashwin Bhat, Chief Executive Officer of Lufthansa Cargo. “LCCevo is one of the most significant investments in our company’s history and a clear commitment to Frankfurt as a leading air cargo hub. Lufthansa Cargo handles almost every second tonne of air freight at Frankfurt Airport, making this a strategic investment in our long-term performance. Through intelligent cargo flows, advanced infrastructure and automated processes, we are strengthening our competitiveness, supporting Germany’s position in global logistics and creating the foundation for future growth.”
