Welcome aboard, Rhenus Logistics!
We are happy Rhenus Logistics to welcome you as a new member of the group of freight forwarders.
With a strong presence in global logistics, the company specializes in optimizing complex supply chains. Rhenus offers intelligent end-to-end solutions for companies worldwide – from classic freight transport and warehousing to customized value-added services.
The company looks back on more than 100 years of proven expertise and continuous growth in the logistics industry. Today, over 39,000 experts work at more than 1,300 locations worldwide. Rhenus operates in over 70 countries and places a special focus on environmentally friendly transport and sustainable supply chain management.
Lukas Kramer is the contact person at Rhenus Logistics.
A warm welcome to the community! We look forward to joint projects.
General Meeting
Our 14th Annual General Meeting The meeting took place on June 8th at the IntercityHotel Frankfurt Airport and brought with it some news and personnel changes. Since the board is elected every two years, important decisions were once again on the agenda:
Re-election of the board
For the LCAG remains Frank Bauer still active on the board. Fraport AG However, there was one change: Since Dr. Pierre-Dominique Prümm has left the company, [name of successor] will take over with immediate effect. Dietmar Focke his seat on the board. Mr. Focke is by no means unknown in the community, as he was already involved in the association during his time as an LCAG board member.
In the group of Freight forwarders The members confirmed Susanne Klingler-Werner (UPS Supply Chain Solutions GmbH & Co. KG) in office. was also re-elected. Michael Hoppe (BARIG eV) as representative of the airlines. For the freight handlers remains Patrik Tschirch (LUG aircargo handling GmbH) in the board of directors, while Christian Riege (Riege Software International GmbH) and other service providers Patrik Tschirch was re-elected as chairman of the board and Christian Riege as his deputy. He successfully prevailed against two other candidates. At the subsequent board meeting, Patrik Tschirch was confirmed as chairman and Christian Riege as his deputy.
Current activities and strategic priorities
Besides the elections, we looked at lcurrent initiatives and upcoming events. Particularly gratifying: The review of the 2025 financial year was extremely positive. Thanks to intensive work in recent years, the association now stands on a sustainably strengthened financial foundation. continuous membership growth, successful events and forward-looking projects have contributed to this great result. This plus not only secures our financial stability, but also creates Space for new initiatives.
Last year we were pleased to welcome 20 new member companies to our ranks. This brings our strong community to a total of 115 members!
Pharma Day 2026 – What a day!
We are still absolutely thrilled by the active participation and the great response at Pharma Day 2026!
It's nice to see how many forward-looking ideas, newly established contacts and valuable impulses for practical application which arose throughout the day. It is precisely this lively exchange that motivates us to... To continue to network the pharmaceutical community in a targeted manner in the future..
A A huge thank you! This is for everyone Participants, speakers, partners, exhibitors and supporters, ...who made this day so special. It was wonderful that you were all there!
As they say, after one event comes the next: We're already looking forward to the next one and putting our heads together to plan it. Pharma Day 2027!
On our EVENT PAGE All photos from Pharma Days 2026 will be uploaded soon. Some speaker presentations are already online. Feel free to browse the gallery! 📸
Growing together: Frankfurt and Shanghai strengthen their air freight partnership
Last week, our association had the Opportunity to introduce yourself and network with the cargo community at Shanghai Airport.
We were invited by Fraport AG and within the framework of the agreement concluded between Fraport (FRA) and AVINEX (PVG). Airport partnership a bilateral Community Day help shape the future.
Our CEO Patrik Tschirch and Managing Director Felix Toepsch They traveled to Shanghai together with a delegation of representatives from several member companies. Also present were... Fraport AG, CHI Deutschland Cargo Handling GmbH, EDT Express, FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services GmbH, GlobeCross, Lufthansa Cargo, LUG aircargo handling GmbH and SHAOKE Logistics as well as numerous local air freight and logistics representatives.
On site, we presented the work of the ACCF and the companies that had traveled with us. We also discussed key success factors that the To enable effective and cross-competitive collaboration within the Frankfurt air freight community.
The central goal of the airport partnership is it the To specifically strengthen freight flows between Frankfurt and Shanghai. Through close cooperation between both communities, cross-site initiatives will be developed to make air freight traffic between FRA and PVG more efficient, digital and seamless, thus enabling further growth at our location.
The visit marked the Kick-off for deeper cooperation at the working level. Some common topics will also be pursued further in the ACCF's competence teams in the future to ensure continuous progress and knowledge exchange.
We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of this partnership and look forward to actively supporting the growth of our airport as a community.
A special thanks applies to our local partners at PVG airport, our accompanying community members, as well as Kristine Heinisch and the Fraport Cargo team, who made this exchange possible.
Following the Community Day, we also had the opportunity to represent our community and the FRA location alongside some community partners at the German Pavilion at Air Cargo China.
Air Cargo Conference 2026 – Sunset Main River Tour
As the sun slowly sinks behind the Frankfurt skyline and the hustle and bustle of the conference day subsides, the best conversations often arise: unplanned, personal, and with just the right amount of ease. We want to experience this moment with you.
As part of the Air Cargo Conference 2026 We cordially invite you to exclusive evening event a:
Sunset Main River Tour
📅 September 2, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 On board the Primus line, Frankfurt am Main
The evening event is supported by Condor Flugdienst GmbH and FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services GmbH.
Look forward to a special evening on the Main River with a unique view of the Frankfurt skyline. In a relaxed atmosphere, we'll wind down the conference day, deepen conversations, and create space for new connections. You can expect:
- DJ and relaxed sundowner atmosphere
- Buffet and refreshing drinks
- Exclusive networking opportunities
Capacity is limited to 200 places – therefore, early planning is recommended.
Ticket price: €49 per person
Part of the proceeds will be donated to charity.
Please note: The Participation in the Sunset Main River Tour is only possible in combination with a ticket for the Air Cargo Conference 2026. Possible. After booking the conference, the tour can be added directly and will be displayed in the participant information section.
As members of our community, you benefit from discounted rates with our promotional code, which you can find in the Members area of our website finds.
Note for already registered participants:
If you have already booked your conference tickets and would like to purchase an additional ticket for the Sunset Main River Tour, please contact us directly at aircargoconference@fra-fr8.com. We will be happy to assist you with the subsequent booking.
We look forward to spending an unforgettable evening with you on the Main River.
Become an exhibitor now – Air Cargo Conference 2026
Planning is in full swing – now is the perfect time to secure one of the coveted exhibition stands for the Air Cargo Conference 2026.
📅 2nd-3rd September 2026 | Congress Center Messe Frankfurt
Meet the international air freight community, make valuable contacts and present your company where the future of the industry is being shaped.
Here's why your participation is worthwhile:
- High visibility among an international professional audience
- Direct exchange with decision-makers, customers and partners
- Dedicated exhibition space for your brand and solutions
- Additional presence through branding in our communication measures
- Networking and exciting insights into this year's focus topics:
– New Horizons: Transcontinental Airport and Economic Partnerships
– High Security Solutions
– Outlook of the Shipping Industry
Places are limited – first come, first served!
Secure your exhibition space and send us an email by July 31, 2026 to aircargoconference@fra-fr8.com with:
- Company name
- Interest in sponsorship and/or exhibition space
- contact person
You will then receive all the information about the appropriate exhibition and partner packages.
Join us when the international air freight industry meets in Frankfurt. We look forward to seeing you there!
Project GEKKO: New impetus for further education and securing skilled workers
How can companies better integrate continuing education into everyday work and provide targeted support for employees' professional development? This is the question addressed by the nationwide funded project GEKKO, in which the Education Academy for Freight Forwarding, Logistics & Transport (SLV) is involved as a project partner.
We are seeking companies that would like to participate as pilot companies in the development and testing of the continuing education mentor concept. Participating companies will receive support for three years and can provide free training for their employees and exchange ideas within a company network. Initially, there will be a particular focus on supporting both skilled and unskilled workers.
Interested companies are cordially invited to the free online information event on July 9, 2026. The project, participation opportunities, and a practical example from the company Kühne + Nagel will be presented there.
If you are interested, you can find further information or contact the Education Academy for Freight Forwarding, Logistics & Transport eV directly.
