Liege Airport cargo volumes surge ahead of global trend, up 14.5% in Q2

Liege Airport (LGG) has posted impressive double-digit cargo growth for the second quarter of 2025, reinforcing its status as a key hub in the European air freight sector. From April through June, LGG handled 330,184 tons of cargo, a 14.5% increase compared to Q2 2024. Cargo flights rose by 7.7%, totalling 7,120 movements.

For the first half of 2025, cargo volumes reached 626,690 tons, up 10% year-on-year, while cargo aircraft movements climbed 7% to 13,892.

“Despite market uncertainty, our growth remains robust and in line with our master plan,” said Torsten Wefers, VP Sales & Marketing at Liege Airport. “Our new CargoLand brand encapsulates our ambition: to be where freight meets magic.”

The CargoLand initiative has helped attract 10 new airlines (now 51 in total) and 11 new logistics providers (rising to 61), while expanding LGG’s capabilities in sectors like e-commerce, perishables, pharmaceuticals, and express cargo. The airport is also leveraging advanced tech—including digital tracking, real-time cargo movement management, and optimised ground support—for commodity-specific handling and multimodal logistics solutions.

Notably, transatlantic trade is booming, with more than 101,000 tonnes of U.S.-related imports and exports handled since January—an increase of 34.5% over the same period in 2024. This comes despite global volatility, including exchange rate pressures and geopolitical instability.

Compared to the broader market, Liege’s growth is well ahead of global air freight trends. According to WorldACD, the worldwide market grew 2% in June, 4% in Q2, and 3% for the first half of 2025.

“We’re pulling the global pack upward,” said Wefers. “The momentum and ambition of our partners give us strong confidence for the months ahead.”