Liege Airport

Liege Airport reports robust Q2 growth, up 14.5%

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Liege Airport confirms its leading role in European air freight. In Q2 (April, May and June), the airport handled 330,184 tons of cargo, up 14,5% on the same period in 2024 (288,298 tons). In terms of movements, 7,120 cargo flights were operated, up 7,7% on Q2 of 2024 (6,609 cargo flights). For Torsten Wefers, VP Sales & Marketing, development continues in line with LGG's master plan: “We continued to perform very well in the 2nd quarter, with tonnage up on. This is encouraging, but the … [Read more...] about Liege Airport reports robust Q2 growth, up 14.5%

CargoLand takes off at Air Cargo Europe

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Air Cargo Europe in Munich last month provided the backdrop for LGG’s introduction of its future vision and radical rebranding to CargoLand. Its largest booth to date attracted a great deal of footfall. Together, the Cargoland team hosted a marathon of more than 100 meetings with airlines, forwarders, GSAs and shippers, over the 4 days of the event – and with very positive results. LGG is no stranger to trade fairs, but its presence at the recent Air Cargo Europe in Munich at the beginning of … [Read more...] about CargoLand takes off at Air Cargo Europe

Liege Airport launches CargoLand – the hub of the future

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€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 … [Read more...] about Liege Airport launches CargoLand – the hub of the future

China Cargo Airlines launches new B777F freighter service between Liege and Hefei

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China Cargo Airlines has officially launched a new scheduled cargo route between Liege Airport (LGG), Belgium, and Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE), China, starting 23 May 2025. Operated with the modern Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F), this new service strengthens the air freight corridor between Europe and Asia, providing increased capacity, efficiency, and reliability for cross-continental cargo movement. China Cargo Airlines, a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, is one of China’s … [Read more...] about China Cargo Airlines launches new B777F freighter service between Liege and Hefei

Liege Airport rises in the ranks with cargo-first strategy, digital twin vision, and green ambitions

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Liege Airport is on a serious upward trajectory, having handled more than a million tonnes of freight every year for the past five years, and growing. 2024 saw 1.17 million tonnes pass through the airport, and 2025 is set to exceed that by another 12%. And that is not all – the airport has ambitious plans regarding digitalisation, sustainability, and above all, creating a multimodal cargo paradise in the heart of Europe. Most airports in Europe and around the world are designed, first and … [Read more...] about Liege Airport rises in the ranks with cargo-first strategy, digital twin vision, and green ambitions

Kuehne+Nagel expands its operations at Liege Airport

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Liege Airport (LGG) is proud to announce that Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world's foremost logistics providers, has chosen to expand its operations at LGG with continued support from Atlas Air Worldwide (Atlas), the leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics. This milestone reinforces Liege Airport's growing reputation as a strategic hub for global freight and highlights the confidence that major logistics players continue to place in its infrastructure, capabilities, and 24/7 … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel expands its operations at Liege Airport