Lufthansa Cargo Air Freight Planning Optimization with DELMIA Quintiq

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Lufthansa Cargo Air Freight Planning Optimization with DELMIA Quintiq

Case study showing how Lufthansa Cargo centralized inbound and outbound cargo planning at Frankfurt using DELMIA Quintiq for forecasting, scheduling, and real-time monitoring.

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June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Lufthansa Cargo implemented DELMIA Quintiq at its Frankfurt hub to manage 2.2 million tons of annual cargo across 300 destinations. The solution integrates forecasting, ULD scheduling, workload balancing, and KPI monitoring into one platform. It replaced manual paper processes with automated planning, delivering 90,000 sheets of paper saved annually and improved resource efficiency during demand peaks.

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Centralized cargo planning and scheduling across inbound and outbound operations at the Frankfurt hub

Automated forecasting up to seven days ahead using historical and live booking data

ULD prioritization and 24-hour scheduling based on freight, floor space, and urgency

Real-time KPI dashboards for production status and automated exception flagging

Eliminated 90,000 sheets of paper per year through digital workflows and iPad deployment

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