Dear Community,
A year is drawing to a close – a year full of encounters, ideas and shared successes.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members, supporters, partners and all readers of our newsletter a very happy and relaxing holiday season.
2025 was marked by exciting projects, inspiring collaborations, and special events, all made possible by your commitment, support, and trust. Every partnership, every conversation, and every joint effort contributed to further strengthening our community and generating new momentum.
And in the last FRachtpost of 2025, we don't want to withhold the latest news from you either…

Welcome aboard – our new members

Our air freight community continues to grow! We are delighted to welcome four new members who will contribute their expertise to the further development of air freight.

The ETL Euro Logistik GmbH ETL Euro Logistik is an experienced logistics provider located directly at Frankfurt Airport with a strong focus on customized air freight solutions. The company reliably manages shipments throughout the entire transport chain – from planning to on-time delivery. ETL offers comprehensive services in air freight handling, import and export, customs clearance, and national and EU-wide transport. Customers particularly appreciate the company's rapid response times, flexible solutions even for short-notice requirements, and strong cost awareness. With a dedicated team and clear quality standards, ETL stands for efficiency, transparency, and reliability – values that perfectly align with our community.

With the BearingPoint GmbH Our community gains an internationally active management and technology consultancy with in-depth industry expertise in transport, logistics, and air freight. BearingPoint supports companies in transforming their business models, optimizing processes, and successfully implementing digital innovations – from strategy development and IT architectures to data & analytics, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Particularly in air freight, BearingPoint brings valuable experience in the digitalization of complex supply chains, increasing the efficiency of operational processes, and developing future-proof solutions.

With the Envirotainer GmbH We are pleased to welcome a world-leading provider of temperature-controlled air freight solutions to our network. For over 40 years, Envirotainer has been developing innovative container solutions for the secure transport of sensitive pharmaceutical and biotech products. The company operates one of the largest active fleets of temperature-controlled air freight containers and has a presence at over 60 locations worldwide. Envirotainer stands for the highest quality and safety standards, data-driven monitoring, and a clear focus on sustainability and CO₂ reduction. With this expertise, the company makes a crucial contribution to global healthcare – and enriches our community with valuable know-how.

The allivate GmbH is a forward-looking joint venture between Fraport AG and DAKOSY AG and aims to sustainably transform the air freight industry through digitalization and automation.
As the operator of a modern Cargo Community System (CCS), allivate already connects over 1,100 companies along the entire air freight chain – including airlines, freight forwarders, handling agents, authorities, and other partners. Allivate sees itself as a neutral, secure platform that enables standardized processes, reduces media breaks, and promotes efficient data exchange. Furthermore, the company is working intensively on developing overarching process standards and innovative digital solutions for the air freight of tomorrow.
We look forward to a trusting collaboration with our new members!

Annual General Meeting & Thanksgiving Event 2025: A special highlight for the community

On November 27th, the time had come again: The Air Cargo Community Frankfurt eV (ACCF) invited all active members and partners to the traditional Thanksgiving event one that this year will be a combined event with the annual general meeting took place at Deutsche Bank Park.
Christian Riege and Felix Toepsch, as representatives of the board and management, welcomed the numerous members, partners and friends of the community.

A central theme of the members' meeting was the Presentation of the new association strategy „ACCF2030+“, The board, with advice from management and members, has worked intensively on this plan throughout the year. Based on four defined strategic dimensions, the association is thus positioning itself strategically, in terms of content, and organizationally for the next five years until 2030. This ensures a clear content orientation our work, as well as the Commitment to sufficient association resources. Both of these things have been made possible in particular by the enormous growth in membership and activity over the past three years. Since 2023, we have been able to increase our membership. based on 109 member companies to increase and thus almost double – which expresses the great support for our joint efforts.
During the Thanksgiving event, Felix Toepsch and the members looked back on the past year. Results for the year 2025 back, which are characterized by significant progress, which our competence teams in the areas Events, process optimization and standardization These goals have been achieved. They will continue to be pursued consistently as the core of the club's work in the new year.
An emotional highlight of the evening was the Honoring Roland Weil, the first managing director of ACCF. For over 40 years, he has shaped the cargo community in Frankfurt with tireless dedication and great passion. The standing ovation from those present reflected the Appreciation and gratitude for his many years of service at FRA against. #dankeroland

Topic Night Recap: „The Family Business Approach vs. The Corporate Way“

The Young Air Cargo Executives (YACE) The Air Cargo Community Frankfurt e. V. invited members to an event on November 20th. Topic Night one that illuminated two different leadership and organizational worlds: the family business approach and the corporate perspective.
Anna Riege (Riege Software) gave insights into the generational change of a family-run company and showed how new leadership models, flexible working structures and modern communication can be combined with traditional values. Dr. Ingo Schamberger (Fraport AG) He was confronted with the reality of global corporation in contrast, where size and diversity offer opportunities, but also present challenges for a unified corporate culture.
The discussion made it clear: there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Successful Leadership arises from the The right balance between structure and flexibility, digital and personal communication, and tradition and innovation.
Many thanks to our speakers and all participants for the inspiring exchange and stimulating discussions. The Topic Night demonstrated how valuable diverse perspectives are for the further development of modern leadership concepts.

Pizza for the heroes who keep everything moving every day

Day after day, they're on the road – early morning, late evening, in all kinds of weather. Hundreds of truck drivers around Frankfurt Airport ensure that goods arrive, supply chains function, and our economy keeps moving. Often working behind the scenes, but indispensable for everything we take for granted.
That's exactly what we wanted for Thanks We welcomed the drivers with a pizza food truck event, serving fresh, hot pizza straight from the oven, with a smile and genuine respect for their achievement.
This small gesture represents a great appreciationFor countless hours on the road, for responsibility, reliability, and commitment. Truck drivers are true heroes of our industry – just like all those who work tirelessly every day to ensure that the cargo finds its way. Thank you to everyone who is on the move, thinking ahead, pitching in, and persevering..

Generational change as an opportunity for the air freight industry

At the this year's PCF Day Young Air Cargo Executives (YACE) moved in with Diana Schneider (DACHSER), Hagen Stemmler (PLATTLOG) and Lea Walther (ACCF) The focus is on generational change and the further development of work cultures in the air freight and logistics industry.
With the gradual retirement of the baby boomer generation, new generations are moving into the workforce, particularly Generation Z, which is often confronted with sweeping expectations and prejudices. YACE made it clear: Different values, working methods, and expectations are not an obstacle, but rather an opportunity for innovation, engagement, and sustainable business success.
The crucial point is that Interaction of all generations. Openness, mutual understanding and a willingness to rethink working models are key prerequisites for retaining skilled workers in the long term and actively shaping the future of the industry.

Save the date: Pharma Day 2026

With over 150 participants was the Pharma Day 2025 This provides strong evidence of how crucial professional exchange along the pharmaceutical supply chain is for joint solutions and progress. We will build on this and continue the format next year: For the June 16th is Pharma Day 2026 at The Aircraft in Dreieich The date is already reserved. A rough lineup for the event day is in place, and we are currently working intensively on the details of the agenda.
As part of Pharma Day 2026 there will be various ways to become visible and actively participate in the event. As a sponsor, you benefit from a targeted presence in an exciting industry environment and simultaneously support the professional dialogue within the community.
For more information about opportunities to play an active role at Pharma Day 2026 and put your company in the spotlight, please let us know your interest via email at pharmaday@fra-fr8.com with.
You can find continuous updates about the event on the Event website the Air Cargo Community Frankfurt. Tickets will also be available for purchase via the event website at the beginning of next year.
We look forward to further establishing Pharma Day 2026 as a central platform for exchange and dialogue together with exciting partners.
Here are a few impressions from Pharma Day 2025

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We look forward to 2026 with great anticipation: to new challenges, fresh perspectives, and many more opportunities to make a difference together. We are excited about what lies ahead and look forward to continuing this journey with you.
Enjoy the holidays, have a good start to the new year and stay healthy.