€500 million is being invested in an unparalleled cargo infrastructure project at LGG. One that will redefine air cargo handling on all levels – digital, equipment, scope, size, multimodal, and sustainable. CargoLand, which will be fully completed by 2040, has been meticulously planned as the next generation in cargo hubs, and will position LGG in Europe’s top three cargo airports.

LGG already has all the hallmarks of a leading cargo hub such as 24/7 operations, a strong cargo community, a cargo-first attitude, experienced staff, advanced digital systems, and speed, among other outstanding features. It is currently Europe’s fifth largest cargo airport, and its USPs are about to be further emphasized with the construction of CargoLand, which is due to be completed by 2040. CargoLand’s community, LGG Connect, marks the first step toward a new unity among airport partners, built around the motto: “Support, Share, Grow.” LGG’s vision is to bring together and facilitate cooperation between all air cargo stakeholders at the airport (airline, handlers, forwarders, logistics service providers, public entities, and LGG). The focus is on continuous and sustainable infrastructure development with the aim of positioning LGG as a cargo airport of international reference and increasing its status to one of the top three cargo airports in Europe.

“We have considered every detail within the supply chain to ensure that CargoLand delivers the ultimate in infrastructure and digital solutions to enable the smoothest and fastest cargo handling and turnaround times”, says Frederic Brun, Head of Commercial Cargo & Logistics at LGG. “We’re adding magic to cargo handling with CargoLand and are confident that it will deliver beyond expectations. After all, we are within a one-day truck drive to 75% of European GDP centres, and we will be strengthening our links to rail, road, and sea, maximising on our unique geographical qualities. Seamless multimodal integration will play a major role in CargoLand.”

CargoLand will see 90 hectares dedicated to logistics developments, attracting even more major global logistics players than today. 24 hectares are available for office development. Customers will also benefit from a 38,000 m² first line warehouse constructed to support long-term growth. A 120,000 m², e-commerce and 180,000 m² landside warehouse will complement the set-up, ensuring fast onforwarding for last-mile deliveries, and smooth second-line handling processes. 15 new parking stands are planned for GSE, and an own MRO hangar will also speed up any aircraft checks or services.

“CargoLand is THE place to be, to have your cargo handled” says Torsten Wefers, Vice President Sales & Marketing at LGG. “That is the vision we have been working towards – that whenever people need to send freight to and from Europe, LGG’s fully sustainable CargoLand is the first place they think of. From MRO to e-commerce, pharma and perishables, to express cargo, CargoLand offers commodity-specific, tailored cargo processes based on advanced technology, whether it is strong digital tracking of shipments or GSE, optimum route planning, or real-time cargo movement management. CargoLand will deliver a success and customer-oriented commercial approach that will leave a lasting imprint on the European logistics landscape.”