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Brussels Airport cargo volumes rise as Asia freight demand strengthens

Cargo traffic through Brussels Airport increased strongly in April, driven by growing demand for freight services to and from Asia, despite continued disruption affecting Middle East air routes. The airport handled 73,964 tonnes of cargo during the month, up 6.2% compared with April 2025. Air ...

Brussels Airport: 63,200 tonnes of cargo recorded in June 2025

Brussels Airport cargo volumes increased by 8.8% in March

In March, volumes increased by 8.8% to a total of 75,000 tonnes at Brussels Airport. Total cargo volume via Brussels Airport reached 74,419 tonnes in March, an increase of 8.8% compared to the same month in 2025. Flown cargo increased by 5.1%, driven by growth in the integrator segment (+5.8%)...

Brussels Airport handles 63,050 tonnes of cargo in February

In February 2026, total cargo volumes handled at Brussels Airport reached 63,050 tonnes, up 6.5% compared to February 2025. Flown cargo increased by 7.2%, once again driven by growth in cargo transported on passenger flights (+7.8%) and strong performance in the integrator segment (+12.1%), which...

Finnair reports cargo growth in February

In February, Finnair Cargo volumes increased during the month. Total cargo tonnage rose by 9.3%, with particularly strong growth on North Atlantic and Asian routes. Revenue cargo tonne kilometres (RCTK), a key measure of freight demand, increased by 11.5%. Weather hits punctuality Finnair said ...

Hong Kong International Airport reports 5.4% rise in cargo volumes

Hong Kong International Airport has recorded further growth in air freight volumes, underlining its position as one of the world’s busiest cargo hubs. The airport handled 415,000 tonnes of cargo in January 2026, a rise of 5.4% compared with the same month last year. All cargo segments saw incre...

Brussels Airport cargo volumes rise strongly in 2025

Brussels Airport reported a strong increase in air cargo traffic in 2025, handling a total of 795,000 tonnes of freight over the year. This marked an 8.5% rise compared with 2024, reflecting broader growth in global trade and logistics activity. Cargo carried in the bellyholds of passenger air...

Frankfurt Airport cargo volumes rise as air freight demand grows in 2025

Frankfurt Airport has reported steady growth in air cargo volumes in 2025, reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s leading freight hubs, despite passenger traffic in Germany lagging behind other European markets. Total cargo volumes at Frankfurt, including air freight and airmail, rose by 1.1...

Heathrow cargo volumes hit new high as airport closes 2025 strongly

Heathrow Airport recorded a strong year for air cargo in 2025, underlining its role as the UK’s largest port by value despite continued pressure on global supply chains. In December alone, the airport handled around 138,000 tonnes of cargo. Three days during the month – 6, 14 and 20 December â€...

CHI Cargo Group onboards SF Airlines as new customer

Asia-Pacific carriers see steady cargo growth as supply chain shifts boost demand

Air cargo demand across the Asia-Pacific region continued to strengthen in October, according to preliminary figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), with shifting supply chains and resilient e-commerce volumes helping to underpin the sector. The region’s airlines reported ...

Brussels Airport reports 25% surge in cargo volumes in October

Brussels Airport recorded a sharp rise in cargo activity last month, with total volumes increasing 25% year-on-year to 80,638 tonnes, driven by strong growth across flown cargo categories. Flown cargo rose 24% to 66,954 tonnes, as all major segments except trucked freight saw increases. Belly car...

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...

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