Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport plans new cargo facility

Source: CBRE

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is planning to develop a new air cargo facility as it aims to develop as an alternative to congested gateways.

The South Cargo Logistics Hub project will be handled by real estate firm CBRE and developed by investment company Crow holdings on behalf of MKE.

The proposed on-tarmac project consists of a 288,000 sq ft building with 74 docks and 99 trailer stalls and could be opened in the second half of 2024.

“The proposed project will serve as a legitimate option for cargo tenants looking to avoid the much higher congestion and costs associated with centering operations out of Chicago O’Hare,” CBRE said.

The developers said that users would also benefit from uncongested airspace, the ability to handle large aircraft, the potential to adapt warehouse and office space to tenant’s needs and connection to downtown Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, and beyond.

CBRE’s David Prell said: “This rare opportunity to occupy a Class-A, on-airfield product at a major airport will stand out to a great deal of potential tenants.

“Being able to meet the needs of modern users will put a new spotlight on the Airport and the strategic advantages it presents.”

As a result of the Covid pandemic, companies have been looking to utilise secondary airports in order to avoid congestion at major US hubs.

Forwarder DB Schenker recently said this is one reason it would continue with its charter operation.

Meanwhile, Kuehne+Nagel announced that its air cargo operation would call at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Alabama to avoid the congestion that can build up at larger airports.

DB Schenker in it for the long-haul with cargo charter network

Kuehne+Nagel partners with Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport

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Damian Brett

Damian Brett
I have been writing about the freight and logistics industry since 2007 when I joined International Freighting Weekly to cover the shipping sector.After a stint in PR, I have gone on to work for Containerisation International and Lloyds List - where I was editor of container shipping - before joining Air Cargo News in 2015.Contact me on [email protected]