Lufthansa Group (Past Sponsor)

The Lufthansa Cargo Group comprises several airfreight companies whose portfolios of destinations, capacities, products and services complement each other.

Lufthansa Cargo is one of the world's leading companies in the transport of airfreight, with a network covering around 300 destinations in more than 100 countries, using both freighter aircraft and cargo capacity from passenger aircraft operated by Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines and SunExpress, as well as trucks. This ensures that pharmaceuticals reach their destinations safely, on time, and at the right temperature every day. Over 30 of Lufthansa Cargo’s stations worldwide hold CEIV Pharma certifications by IATA. Among these is the Lufthansa Cargo Pharma Hub in Frankfurt, a state-of-the-art facility spanning over 8,000 square meters, plays a crucial role in the efficient and reliable handling of temp,-sensitive pharma shipments. With ongoing investments in technology and infrastructure, Lufthansa Cargo is set to further enhance its pharmaceutical transport capabilities.

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is Switzerland’s largest air carrier. With one of Europe’s most advanced aircraft fleets, SWISS is a premium airline that provides direct flights from Zurich and Geneva to keep Switzerland connected with Europe and the world. As its division, Swiss WorldCargo offers an extensive range of airport-to-airport airfreight services for high-value, time-critical and care-intensive consignments, including pharmaceuticals. Swiss WorldCargo has always played an important role for SWISS and significantly contributes to its success. Swiss WorldCargo experts worldwide consistently deliver Swiss quality to the division’s airfreight customers. In the context of the launch of its new modular and flexible offer structure, Swiss WorldCargo introduced in 2023 SWISS Pharma and Healthcare, a product designed to safeguard the integrity of its customers’ pharmaceutical and healthcare shipments. With Swiss WorldCargo, customers can rely on expertise and exceptional service for a smooth transportation and a resilient supply chain.

time:matters is a subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo and specialized in global transportation of urgent and sensitive biological products and samples for Cell & Gene Therapy applications - whether in commercial state or clinical development. With over 20 years of experience, we have gained extensive knowledge and expertise in transporting various regenerative medicinal products, ATMPs and IMPs. Our focus is on maintaining the integrity of these products throughout the entire supply chain. We understand the critical nature of time-and temperature-sensitive shipments and take steps to minimize risks and maximize control. We control the entire supply chain with GDP-compliant handling and courier partners, ensuring full control over the entire process – even beyond airport borders. We prioritize on-time delivery and continuous monitoring of transports to prevent any temperature deviations. Our transport solutions for temperature-controlled shipments range from cryo-preserved to room temperature (-190°C to +37 °C). We also provide return logistics for packaging, making the entire process seamless and efficient.