German air cargo handling agents have joined forces by establishing a new association called VACAD, 'Verband der Aircargo Abfertiger Deutschlands'.

VACAD has 14 founder members that provide air cargo handling at airports throughout the country.

The main function of the association is to represent common interests toward policy, public authorities and the media. It shall offer a platform to discuss specific questions of the industry in a solution-oriented way.

Dr Jurgen Vogt, managing director of LHU in Hamburg, has been elected as first chairman. Winfried Hartmann from Fraport Cargo Services and Wolfgang Korte from LUG AirCargo Handling, both from Frankfurt Main, will act as his deputies.