European freighter-focused hub continues upward trajectory with significant volume increases and plans for €500m investment in its CargoLand logistics facility by 2040.
Liege Airport
Belgium’s Liège Airport has reported “exceptional growth” this summer, with airfreight tonnage having risen by 14% year on year in July and by 29% in August.
Despite these traditionally being quieter months for air cargo traffic, 109,370 tons passed through the European cargo hub’s CargoLand logistics hub in July, and 111,491 tons in August. During the first eight months of 2025, Liège processed 847,551 tons of cargo – up 13% on the same period of 2024.
As for aircraft movements, July saw 2,464 (up 9% year on year) and there were 2,354 in August (again, a rise of 9% over the same month of last year). Aircraft movements for January-August totalled 18,710, up by 8% year on year.
Liège is the fifth-largest cargo airport in Europe and the only European gateway to prioritise freighter operations. It specialises in the transport of perishable goods, pharmaceutical products, medical equipment, express parcels, e-commerce, medical and humanitarian equipment and live animals.
A statement said that the summer throughput results confirm the airport’s role as “a key hub in the European cargo landscape”.
Among developments at Liège Airport this summer was the opening of Swissport’s dedicated perishables handling centre there – the only facility of its kind at the airport.
In June, Liège announced its intention to invest €500m in its CargoLand hub, which is set for completion in 2040.
