Cargolux Brings Relief Goods to Pakistan Flood Victims

Luxembourg, 13 September, 2010 - Following the disastrous floods in Pakistan, leaving millions of people homeless or injured, a countrywide collection took place in Luxembourg, initiated by the local Consulate for Pakistan. As a result, around 600 boxes, containing used clothes, sheets, shoes, plus tinned foods, were assembled.

Cargolux Airlines will transport these charity boxes free of charge on board its B747-400 freighter to Karachi on 14 and 21 September 2010. From Karachi, the shipment will be forwarded to the flooded areas by the local relief organisation Edhi International Foundation.

Coordination and documentation were done by Cargolux's Charity Committee at head office Luxembourg, taking care of the company's worldwide charity activities, in line with the available space on Cargolux's freighters.

Free storage room was offered by Streff, Luxembourg, who will also take care of the delivery of the boxes to the Luxair Cargo Center, while Luxair Cargo arranges for free security screening of Cargolux's charity shipments.

On behalf of the People of Pakistan, The Honorary Consul General, Mr. Mark Samuel, extended his sincere gratitude to Cargolux Airlines, enterprise Streff, Luxair Cargo, and the People of Luxembourg at large, for contributing generously with their valuable donation to help the floods affected people in Pakistan.

Cargolux, based in Luxembourg, is Europe's largest all-cargo airline, operating a modern fleet of 14 B747-400 freighters plus 1 B747-400BCF on a worldwide network, covering over 90 destinations, over 60 of which are served on scheduled all-cargo flights. The company has more than 85 offices in over 50 countries and also offers an extensive trucking network in Europe, the Middle East, Asia/Pacific, and in the United States, as well as charter and aircraft maintenance services.