Liege Airport in Belgium ramps up plans to complete a next-generation cargo hub by 2040.
Earlier this month Liege Airport confirmed it will invest EUR500 million in unparalleled cargo infrastructure. Designed to redefine air freight in Europe, CargoLand will operate 24/7 and will feature cutting-edge infrastructure and a strong cargo first mindset, according to the airport.
The airport is already the fifth largest cargo airport in Europe with Torsten Wefers, VP, Sales and Marketing, saying “this is where you want your cargo to be handled – from express to pharma, perishables to e-com – CargoLand is built for the future of freight.”
One of Europe’s top three cargo centres
The airport’s EUR 500 million investment in the hub will help elevate it to one of the top three air freight centres in Europe by 2040. The facility will cover over 100 hectares and will incorporate new warehouses, offices, an e-commerce centre and a hangar for aircraft maintenance. A variety of goods and services will be handled including pharmaceuticals, fresh food, parcels and express deliveries.
“We have considered every detail within the supply chain to ensur that CargoLand delivers the ultimate in infrastructure and digital solutions to enable the msoothest and fastest cargo handling and turnaround times,” said Frederic Brun, Head of Commercial Cargo & Logistics at LGG. “We’re adding magic to cargo handlign with CargoLand and are confident that it will deliver beyond expectations.”
Conveniently located within a one-day truck drive to 75 percent of European GDP centres, CargoLand will also strengthen the airport’s multimodal integration by improving rail, road and sea links to the airport.
The airport currently handles around 3,000 tonnes of freight per day. It also has a well-established reputation catering for the transportation of horses, with over 4,7000 horses travelling via Liege each year. It’s ‘Horse Inn’ offers infrastructure 100 per cent dedicated to the transport and accommodation of horses and their grooms.
