The seasonal peak brought remarkable achievements for Liege Airport in 2024, setting a new record with 2,586 cargo aircraft movements in November—a 12.6% increase from the 2,297 movements in November 2023—and a significant tonnage of 112,106 tons, up 16% from 96,497 tons in the same month last year.

“These are the highest levels reached in 2024,” said Torsten Wefers, VP Sales & Marketing. “Liege Airport’s cargo community has demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the year supporting the unique growth path of LGG and the outlook for 2025 is very encouraging.”

Since the beginning of the year LGG’s cargo airline portfolio has grown by 20% to 49 freighter carriers operating regularly via Liege Airport. Also, nearly 60 logistics companies are now based around the airport, benefiting from LGG’s unique cargo-only approach.

In October, and in comparison with all European airports, Liege Airport posted the 2nd highest growth in cargo tonnages, just behind Madrid airport.

A surge in demand from the Asian continent is driving air freight growth, with imports playing a larger role than exports, reflecting ongoing challenges in the European economy.

“Global demand for air freight showed no signs of slowing in November, with volumes recording a 13th consecutive month of double-digit growth and load factors reaching their highest level since April 2022. Demand grew by +10% year-on-year in November, fueled by the continuing boom in e-commerce”, according to Xeneta’s latest market analysis.