CARGOLUX EUROPEAN HEAVYWEIGHT

摘要

Cargolux has become a well-established name in the freight market since its inception in March 1970. Europe's biggest all-cargo airline transports freight on both scheduled and charter services between more than 90 destinations in its worldwide network using a fleet of 25 Boeing 747 freighters. It employs 1,800 people, around 1,400 of whom are based in Luxembourg, where the company is headquartered. The tiny country is an ideal base for freight operations thanks to its central location, with all major European cities accessible by road within 24 hours, and Cargolux works with a team of trucking contractors to move the freight between the airport and its customers. Luxembourg Airport is also suited to the airline's activities with a 13,123ft (4,000m) runway, all-weather Cat Ⅲb operations and high slot availability. The Cargocenter boasts bonded and chilled stores, as well as stables for the transportation of live animals. With 920,314sq ft (85,500m2) of warehouse space, the facility has 113 truck docks and ample parking positions. The distance from the lorry to the aircraft is just 354ft (108m). The Cargocenter has a handling capacity in excess of one million tonnes per year and the airside ramp is capable of accommodating eight widebody aircraft at once.