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Liburnia Airfreight – Interview

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Petr Tyburec, Regional Head of Airfreight, Liburnia Group, Prague, Czech Republic interviewed by Bo H. Drewsen, Editor in Chief at PCW

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Key Takeaways

  1. Career Background & Industry Experience
    Peter Tyburec entered logistics by chance in 2001 when Danzas offered him a role in air freight. He later spent 17 years at Panalpina, followed by 5 years at Scan Global Logistics. In 2024, he joined Liburnia Group, headquartered in Croatia, to spearhead their air freight division from Prague. He brings vast industry knowledge and strong global connections.
  2. Role at Liburnia & Vision
    Liburnia traditionally focused on project and ocean freight, but is now expanding into air freight under Peter’s leadership. His mission is to diversify the company’s offerings and integrate air freight into its project logistics portfolio—especially for complex shipments like military or automotive cargo and time-sensitive charter flights.
  3. Building Air Freight Capability
    Despite being new in air freight, Liburnia is making rapid progress. Though the IATA certification is still pending, existing industry relationships have enabled operations under exceptions. Peter emphasizes customer relationships, proactive communication, and transparency as key differentiators against larger competitors.
  4. Market Insight & Strategy
    Peter discusses how air freight varies by country—direct airline dealings in large markets vs. GSA-reliant operations in smaller regions. He critiques some common shady practices in chargeable weight manipulation and highlights how being ethical and informed brings customer trust. He foresees continued volatility in air freight rates but anticipates favorable conditions by summer 2025.
  5. Future Plans & Final Thoughts
    Liburnia aims to expand its air freight presence beyond Prague. With offices already at the airport and strong backing from its European network, the company plans to grow rapidly. Peter believes success depends on trust, personal service, and adapting quickly, noting that Liburnia’s customers care more about relationships than brand names.