Despite a global economic slowdown, Liege Airport has achieved a new record with over 900,000 tonnes of goods transported in 2019. Liege Airport continues to develop, with a new record of 902.480 tonnes (+3.6%) of transported goods compared with 870.644 tonnes in 2018. The activity of the air cargo sector slowed globally in 2019. Brexit and the trade war between China and the United States considerably influenced world trade and, as a result, the transport of … [Read more...] about Liege Airport sets new record
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NAM extends partnership with Liege Airport
Network Airline Management (NAM) and Liege Airport extends their already long standing working relationship for a further 3 years, cementing the cargo operation in Liege for the foreseeable future. Since Network moved their freighter operation to Liege in 2014, cargo levels have strongly increased with unprecedented growth across all sectors. This is mainly down to the introduction of various new freighter routes and destinations served from Liege. Liege airport is one of the most cargo friendly … [Read more...] about NAM extends partnership with Liege Airport
Turkish Cargo touches down at Liege Airport
Liege Airport receives a new cargo company as of Tuesday 13 February, 2018. Turkish Cargo, a subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, will fly once a week between Istanbul and Liege. This company will be principally transporting perishable goods for the European market (essentially France, Germany and Belgium). The freight handling will be done by Aviapartner. For Steven Verhasselt, Commercial Vice-President of Liege Airport, the arrival of Turkish Cargo confirms … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo touches down at Liege Airport
Sistership agreement between airports of Thailand and Liege Airport
Airports of Thailand and Liege Airport signed a Sistership Agreement between Liege Airport and Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi airport. This Sistership Agreement between both airports, major cargo players in Asia and Europe, is a pledge to exchange expertise and knowhow, with focus on cargo development. The signing ceremony took place at Asia Air Cargo Summit, where the international cargo community is gathering. The Sistership Agreement is a first step towards a … [Read more...] about Sistership agreement between airports of Thailand and Liege Airport
Air China Cargo lands at Liege Airport
Liege Airport is further developing its relations with China. Air China Cargo has started a weekly flight between Liege Airport and Shanghai with a Boeing 777-200. This first weekly flight is a wonderful beginning, and they are targeting more weekly connections after the successful start up. Ground and cargo handling operations will be provided by LACHS. For Steven Verhasselt, VP Commercial Liege Airport, the arrival of the carrier opens additional opportunities for the booming … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo lands at Liege Airport
Franz Heuckeroth van Hessen joins Liege Airport
Liege Airport, the leading cargo airport in Europe, announced the appointment of Franz Heuckeroth van Hessen as vice president air services starting 1 May 2017. Luc Partoune, CEO of Liege Airport, praised Franz's qualifications and expects him to be a tremendous added value for the company. Franz has a huge experience in the air cargo business and a large expertise in the logistics services and customers relationship. He has acquired along his career a deep respect and … [Read more...] about Franz Heuckeroth van Hessen joins Liege Airport
