The introduction on 1st July 2026 of the new European customs regulations on e-commerce marked a turning point for the air cargo industry in Europe and, in particular, for operations at Liege Airport. This first month of implementation of the €3 flat-rate tax on small parcels led to an immediate reorganisation of e-commerce flows, whilst highlighting the resilience of Liege Airport’s multi-freight model. The introduction of this European tax measure has profoundly altered the structure of … [Read more...] about Air cargo volumes rise by 4 per cent at Liège Airport in July 2026
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Liege Airport’s EU CBEC 2026 brings ease and movement to e-commerce
The logistics behind the world’s fastest-growing air cargo commodity segment - e-commerce - is a complex web of processes, policies, and potential bottlenecks. CargoLand by Liege Airport has successfully unravelled those complexities and constructed a resilient and efficient e-commerce logistics community operation for Belgium and beyond. Its story is offered as a blueprint for navigating existing and upcoming cross-border requirements and regulations. Come and hear four key e-commerce … [Read more...] about Liege Airport’s EU CBEC 2026 brings ease and movement to e-commerce
Liege Airport posts 11% cargo growth in H1 as exports to Asia and North America surge
Liege Airport continues its growth trajectory in the first half of 2026 with a growth of more than 11% in air cargo tonnages and strengthens its position as a reference air cargo hub in Europe. Over the first six months of the year, the number of cargo aircraft movements increased by 3.3% compared to the same period in 2025 (14,354 versus 13,892). At the same time, the volumes transported recorded a much higher growth, with an 11.3% increase in tonnages handled (697,816 tons compared to 626,690 … [Read more...] about Liege Airport posts 11% cargo growth in H1 as exports to Asia and North America surge
WFS wins Qatar Airways cargo handling contract in Liège
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has won a contract to handle Qatar Airways Cargo’s Boeing 777 Freighter operations at Liège Airport. Commencing on 1 May 2026, WFS will provide ramp and warehouse handling services for the airline’s Boeing 777 freighters into the Belgian airport, arriving from Doha and other prime international cargo markets. This latest contract reinforces WFS’ status as the leading cargo handling organisation at Liège Airport, based on volume. It now handles … [Read more...] about WFS wins Qatar Airways cargo handling contract in Liège
Liege Airport finishes the first quarter of 2026 with an air cargo growth of 11% in March
Liege Airport reports a solid first quarter in 2026, confirming the momentum observed in 2025. Over the first three months of the year 2026, the cargo airport recorded significant growth both in aircraft movements (+7%) and transported volumes (+16%). For the month of March 2026 only, the aircraft movements increased by +9% and transported volumes by 11%. Between January and March 2026, Liege Airport handled 7,247 aircraft movements, representing a 7% increase compared to the same period in … [Read more...] about Liege Airport finishes the first quarter of 2026 with an air cargo growth of 11% in March
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
