Plans to develop a new air cargo facility at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) have been announced by global logistics real estate developer Realterm in partnership with Germany’s second-largest cargo airport.
The development will feature up to 45,000 sq m of modern warehouse space designed for single or multi-user operations, including express, e-commerce and specialised cargo handling.
Also included in the facility will be direct airside access with aircraft parking capabilities and truck staging areas for optimising ground transportation.
“We look forward to partnering with Leipzig/Halle Airport on this exceptional development. Given its unique on-airport growth potential, this project represents one of the most strategic air cargo real estate opportunities in Europe,” said Lynn Kau, senior vice president of corporate development, Realterm.
“The build-to-suit facility will offer direct airside and uncongested motorway access, minimising transfer times and enhancing efficiency. The modern building functionality, with direct access for aircraft parking and truck staging combined with flexible design for express, ecommerce and general cargo operations, positions this as a showcase for efficient cargo operations worldwide.”
LEJ processed 1.4m tons of cargo in 2024. The airport offers 24/7 cargo operations for express and e-commerce shipments, plus no slot or payload constraints.
Frank Pieper, senior vice president business development/strategy, Mitteldeutsche Flughafen, said: “The established freight hub Leipzig/Halle offers airfreight companies ideal conditions and space for long-term growth.
"With its proven logistics and air cargo expertise, Realterm has the clout in the international market to develop and successfully implement projects at LEJ in a targeted manner: a real win-win situation for both partners.”
Realterm has more than 30 years of air cargo development experience. Recent notable projects include the $270m JFK air cargo facility developed with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – the first new cargo facility at JFK in two decades.
Realterm also completed the Northeast Cargo Campus at O'Hare International Airport alongside the Chicago Department of Aviation, encompassing 900,000 sq ft of facility space with parking for 13 freighters.
