Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 3.9 million passengers in February 2026, with traffic remaining stable compared to February last year. During the reporting month, passenger numbers were negatively impacted, particularly by strikes and weather-related flight cancellations, which affected around 70,000 travellers in total. Cargo volumes in Frankfurt (comprising airmail and airfreight) increased by 4.8 percent year-on-year to 159,362 metric tons in February. Meanwhile, aircraft movements … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport cargo volumes rise 4.8% in February despite weather and strike disruptions
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Kitakyushu Airport and DHL Global Forwarding Japan successfully complete the largest-ever air transport of semiconductor manufacturing equipment
At the end of last year, Kitakyushu Airport, in collaboration with DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of DHL Group, completed the transport of semiconductor manufacturing equipment—the largest and technically most demanding cargo operation ever handled by the airport and one that required exceptionally high standards of transport expertise. Overview of the largest-ever semiconductor manufacturing equipment transport Item: Semiconductor manufacturing equipment Weight: … [Read more...] about Kitakyushu Airport and DHL Global Forwarding Japan successfully complete the largest-ever air transport of semiconductor manufacturing equipment
Maastricht Aachen Airport secures PNAO designation for fruit, vegetables, and flowers
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has been officially designated as an approved inspection location for Products of Non-Animal Origin (PNAO) by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). The authorisation, following a comprehensive audit by the NVWA and confirmation by the European Commission (EC), allows mandatory inspections of plant-based goods to take place directly on-site at MST. As the Netherlands’ second-largest cargo airport, this designation enables MST to … [Read more...] about Maastricht Aachen Airport secures PNAO designation for fruit, vegetables, and flowers
Liège Airport cargo volumes surge 18.6% in early 2026
After a historic year in 2025, Liege Airport (LGG) starts 2026 with a bang! For January and February, cumulated freight volumes increased by 18,6% compared to the same period last year, reaching 219.807 tons. The trend is also upwards for cargo aircraft movements, with the airport recording 4.653 movements in its core air cargo business (+6%). January confirmed the upward trend in volumes, with 105,398 tons passing through the airport (up 18% from 89,205 tons in January 2025). Cargo aircraft … [Read more...] about Liège Airport cargo volumes surge 18.6% in early 2026
CargoLand by LGG and Cathay Cargo confirm leadership in elite equine logistics with Hong Kong charter
CargoLand by LGG and Cathay Cargo have once again demonstrated their expertise in specialised live-animal logistics, with LGG acting as the European gateway for the transport of high-value competition horses to Hong Kong for a major international jumping event. The long-haul charter was conducted in cooperation with Peden Bloodstock, an internationally recognised specialist in the transport of elite sport horses and bloodstock worldwide. The operation highlights LGG’s purpose-built … [Read more...] about CargoLand by LGG and Cathay Cargo confirm leadership in elite equine logistics with Hong Kong charter
Glasgow Prestwick Airport showcases cool chain investment to Indian consul general
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) welcomed the Consul General of India, Mr Siddharth Malik, to discuss UK-India trade and the airport’s recent significant investment in enhanced cool chain infrastructure. The Consul General toured the airport’s cargo facilities with officials on Friday, together with Kevin Braidwood, Deputy Chief Executive, South Ayrshire Council, and the local authority’s Business Development Officer, Calum McPhail. Discussions focused on the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport showcases cool chain investment to Indian consul general
