HEAVY LIFTING, SENSITIVE CARGO
Galveston Catches the Wind Wind turbine shipments are picking up at the Port of Galveston, with hundreds of imported blades and tower pieces bound for a $5 billion wind farm being built in New Mexico. Swissport, and World Courier. Lufthansa Cargo’s expertise in transporting sensitive shipments ensured the vaccines arrived on time and in optimal condition. n including the EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid, the German Embassy in Brussels, Brussels Airport,
Lufthansa Cargo’s expertise in art transportation ensures these irreplaceable treasures travel with the highest level of care.
Blades as long as 248.4 feet
Another signi cant art transport for Lufthansa Cargo was the Berggruen exhibition in August 2024. The collection, which includes works by renowned artists such as Picasso, Klee, Giacometti, and Matisse, has traveled the world as part of a global tour. The works, once belonging to art dealer Heinz Berggruen, were transported in 42 custom-made, climate-controlled crates. The largest pieces ew on the B777 freighter, while smaller works were carried on Lufthansa passenger planes. Over ve ights, a total of 91 artworks
Lufthansa Cargo’s expertise in live animal transport ensures that all species travel under optimal conditions. The Frankfurt Animal Lounge, an advanced animal transit facility, provides 24/7 care by trained professionals. Masterpieces on a Journey In March 2024, Lufthansa Cargo played a crucial role in transporting a special exhibition, “The Culture,” from Chicago to Frankfurt. The exhibition, organized by the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Saint Louis Art Museum, was own on a Lufthansa B777F, which carried 62 packages and 14,640 kg of art from the heart of the United States to Europe. Lufthansa Cargo used its Sustainable Choice add-on service, reducing CO 2 emissions through the use of sustainable aviation fuel and supporting climate protection projects. Transporting priceless works of art requires careful planning and expertise. The Lufthansa Cargo team handled the artwork with care, ensuring that each piece was protected during the journey. Once the art arrived in Frankfurt, it was stored in the ARTcube at the Lufthansa Cargo Center. This secure, climate-controlled space is tailored to the speci c needs of valuable artworks. The exhibition was then transported to the Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt for display.
are the largest wind pieces to come across Galveston docks since the port began handling wind turbine pieces in the early 2000s.
Through October 2024, the port had imported 979 wind pieces totaling more than 32,000 tons, with eight more ships scheduled through the end of the year. Activity is expected to remain strong through 2025. The blades are being transported largely by rail, with some by truck, to the SunZia Wind project. It will be the largest wind farm in the United States, with 900 turbines across Lincoln, San Miguel and Torrance counties in central New Mexico. Waterfront workers are moving blades as long as 248.4 feet, the largest wind pieces to come across Galveston docks since the port began handling wind turbine pieces in the early 2000s. The port worked with the city of Galveston and the Texas Department of Transportation to modify the turn onto the Interstate 45 feeder road to accommodate trucks carrying the larger blades. n
were moved across continents. The specialized handling and
climate-controlled solutions, along with a commitment to sustainability, ensured the artwork arrived in pristine condition at its nal destination. Life-Saving Vaccinations In November 2024, Lufthansa Cargo played a critical role in transporting 100,000 Mpox vaccines from Brussels to Kinshasa, marking a vital step in the global effort to combat the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The shipment, carried on ight SN357, was a key component in containing the virus and safeguarding public health in the region. This mission was made possible through seamless collaboration with key stakeholders,
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