Tag: Cargo volumes

Brussels Airport cargo volumes rise 11% in September despite cyberattack disruption

Brussels Airport recorded an 11% year-on-year increase in cargo volumes in September 2025, handling nearly 66,000 tonnes of freight despite disruption caused by a cyberattack on one of its key technology providers. The airport processed a total of 65,799 tonnes of cargo during the month, with flown...

Liege Airport reports 23% cargo growth in third quarter

Liege Airport has recorded strong growth in cargo volumes during the third quarter of 2025, reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s leading freight hubs. The Belgian airport handled 334,956 tonnes of freight between July and September, a 23% increase on the same period last year, when it proc...

Brussels Airport records rise in cargo volumes in August

Brussels Airport handled nearly 58,000 tonnes of cargo in August, a 3% increase on the same month last year. The volume of flown cargo rose by 13% to 53,606 tonnes, driven largely by strong growth in integrator services, which surged by 38%. Full-freighter volumes dipped by 5%, while bellyhold car...

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UK air cargo volumes climb above pre-pandemic levels

Air cargo operations through UK airports have recorded strong growth, with volumes exceeding pre-pandemic levels in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Between April and June, nearly 700,000 tonnes of freight were moved, representing a 6% increase year-on-...

Hong Kong cargo growth holds firm as regional competitors move in

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded steady growth in cargo traffic in July, underscoring its position as one of the world’s busiest air freight hubs. The airport handled 430,000 tonnes of cargo in July, a 3.9% year-on-year increase, driven largely by stronger demand to and from Europe...

East Midlands Airport as volumes surge by 20% thanks to arrival of new airlines

East Midlands Airport announced that they handled more than 103,000 tonnes of cargo between May-July, up 17.4% on the same period in 2024. Volumes were up 19% year-on-year last month, 24% in June and 9.7% in May. The growth comes amid a range of geopolitical issues influencing global trade flo...

Finnair cargo volumes fall 12.7% in July amid lower demand in key markets

Finnair reported a sharp 12.7% year-on-year drop in cargo volumes for July 2025, as freight demand weakened across several key markets. The decline comes despite a broader recovery in passenger operations following industrial action earlier in the month. The airline’s revenue cargo tonne kil...

Air cargo volumes see a surprise 5% jump in July as shippers circumventing tariffs opt for speed

Global air cargo volumes jumped +5% year-on-year in July as more shippers opted for the speed of airfreight to help circumvent U.S. tariffs, according to the latest market analysis by Xeneta. Market sentiment, however, remains subdued as tariff talks in Washington remain in flux, with a new deadl...

CHI Cargo Group onboards SF Airlines as new customer

European airport cargo volumes hold steady in first half of 2025

Freight traffic across Europe’s airport network remained stable in the first half of 2025, according to the latest figures released by airport trade body ACI EUROPE, highlighting the continued resilience of the air cargo sector amid global uncertainties. Overall freight volumes increased marginal...

Frankfurt Airport cargo volumes steady despite June dip

Cargo volumes at Frankfurt Airport remained stable in the first half of 2025, despite a modest decline in June, according to the latest traffic figures released by airport operator Fraport. In June, airfreight and airmail volumes at Germany’s busiest cargo hub slipped by 2.3% year-on-year, totall...

PrimeFlight acquires Airworld in move to enter European cargo handling market

Global air cargo tonnage rises 6% in April, driven by Asia-Pacific surge

Global air cargo volumes showed a solid year-on-year rise in April, up by 6%, according to new data released by WorldACD Market Data. The growth was primarily fuelled by a 10% surge in volumes from Asia Pacific origins, as U.S. importers moved to adjust to upcoming changes in China–U.S. trade reg...

Cargo volumes slightly dip at Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has maintained its position as the world’s busiest international hub, welcoming 23.4 million passengers in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest figures released by the airport. The strong passenger traffic underlines DXB’s sustained momentum and D...

Cargo volumes surge at Munich Airport

Munich Airport Group reported a strong performance in 2024, with air cargo volumes rising by 11% to approximately 308,000 tons. The increase was largely driven by expanding long-haul operations, reinforcing the airport’s role as a key logistics hub in Germany. The airport’s extensive network c...

Brussels Airport cargo volumes edge up in February

Brussels Airport recorded a slight increase in total cargo volumes in February 2025, with 59,177 tonnes handled, marking a 0.3% rise compared to the same month last year. Flown cargo volumes grew by 1.4%, reaching 49,580 tonnes, as growth in belly cargo and integrator services offset declines in ...

Brussels Airport Cargo Volumes Rise 8% in January

Brussels Airport recorded an 8% year-on-year increase in total cargo volumes in January 2025, handling 59,385 tonnes of freight. Air cargo volumes saw an 11% rise to 51,526 tonnes, driven by growth across multiple segments. The full-freighter segment expanded by 4%, while belly cargo saw a 9% ...

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