Liege Airport posts strong growth in October with cargo movements and tonnage both up

Liege, Belgium: Liege Airport (LGG) reported a strong performance in October 2024 with notable increases in both cargo aircraft movements and tonnage handled, underscoring its resilience and adaptability in the global logistics market.

Compared to October 2023, which saw 2,120 cargo aircraft movements, LGG recorded a 20% increase in October 2024, reaching 2,553 movements. During the period, the airport saw a 16% increase in tonnage, handling 103,429 tons compared to 89,453 in October last year.

“This growth reflects our airport’s strategic position and ongoing investments,” said Torsten Wefers, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Liege Airport. “As Europe’s leading hub for cargo traffic, we continue to expand our role as a major center for e-commerce, floral shipments, and pharmaceuticals.”

Wefers added, “If this growth trajectory holds, 2024 will mark our second-strongest year to date, following only the exceptional COVID-peak in 2021. Our flexible business model has allowed us to weather significant changes, including the restructuring of a major client and the exit of AirBridge Cargo, which reduced annual volumes by 300,000 tons. Through ongoing diversification of our airline partnerships and growth in our freight forwarding community, we have become less reliant on any single customer.”

Liege Airport says it remains committed to adapting to market dynamics and expanding its footprint as a critical logistics hub in Europe, driven by a versatile approach that continues to attract new partners and bolster operational resilience.