Lufthansa Cargo reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions with ultra-light containers

Lufthansa Cargo is using containers made of lightweight composite materials to reduce fuel consumption. New LD3 standard containers with side panels made of reinforced polypropylene honeycomb are up to 15% lighter than their standard aluminum counterparts. They are also more robust and require fewer...

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