Challenge Group’s hub at Liège Airport has experienced remarkable growth trajectory, expanding from a modest 7,500 square metres to an impressive 42,000 square metres over the past five years. The group tonnage handled at the hub has also witnessed an unprecedented increase, from 78,000 in 2012 to 282,000 tonnes in 2022. Challenge Handling has three state-of-the-art sites in Liège. With an annual capacity for 425,000 tonnes, Challenge Group remains committed to delivering exceptional services to its customers.

“Our Liège hub is a testament to our commitment to excellence and continuous growth,” said Or Zak, CCO of Challenge Group. “With our strategic investments and dedication to operational excellence, we have solidified our position as the market leader. We stand ready to support our clients, either freight forwarders, third party carriers or importers/exporters, and meet their most demanding logistics needs. Our dedicated team and advanced facilities make us the ideal partner for businesses across the industry.”

The Liège hub is also renowned for its sustainable practices and commitment to the environment. In addition to being a European leader in handling horses, the facility specializes in the transportation of pharmaceuticals, cars, dangerous goods, oversized cargo, other live animals, concert equipment, and perishable goods. With its cutting-edge technology and tools, including the largest high loader in Europe, the hub embraces paperless operations with electronic data capture and handheld scanners.

Challenge Group has achieved remarkable milestones at its Liège hub through more than 25 years. It handles an average of 4,042 flights and 43,400 truck movements each year and employs over 700 dedicated professionals across Challenge Handling, Challenge Airlines BE, and Challenge Technic.