The volume of cargo flown at Brussels Airport increased by 6% in July compared to July of 2023, for a total of 51,000 tonnes. Overall cargo volumes also increased by 6% to approximately 61,000 tonnes. The full-cargo segment has fallen by 3%, while belly cargo has significantly increased, by 36%. Express services fell slightly, by 2%, but was countered by trucked volumes, which were up by approximately 9%.

In August, flown air cargo volumes at Brussels Airport fell slightly by 3% to 47,500 tonnes. Overall cargo volumes were down by a similar amount, totalling some 56,500 tonnes. The full-cargo segment has fallen by 12%, while belly cargo has significantly increased, by 26%. Express services fell by 11%, while trucked volumes were down 1.5%. 

The major import regions are Asia, Africa and North America. The same ranking also applies to exports, with Asia in the lead, followed by Africa and North America.

Find out more about what we’ve planned for the coming months. And these are only the confirmed conferences and fairs! Stay tuned.

The cargo team at Brussels Airport is still growing, and we are pleased to introduce you to our new members, who joined us recently during the past weeks and months to strengthen our team, and drive the implementation of our strategy.

In August 2024, Lien switched from Passenger Operations to Cargo Operations. As Operations Manager Landside in the Cargo & Logistics department, her role focusses now on further optimising our landside operations and service offering at Brucargo.

Today, Nico is excited to have embarked on a new chapter as Sr. Operations Manager Airside for Cargo & Logistics. In this role he is looking forward to leveraging his experience to drive innovation, improve operational performance, and contribute to the continued success of the organisation. He is eager to take on fresh challenges and continue his passion for logistics in the next phase of his career.

As we enter the fall season, our construction partners are making excellent progress on the Brucargo Central project, keeping delivery timelines firmly on track. Several major milestones have been achieved thanks to seamless collaboration and meticulous planning.

Over two-thirds of the structural work has already been completed, and the first roads are currently being paved. Two main roads are being developed to ensure a smooth North-South connection for cars and trucks while also being fully accessible for cyclists and pedestrians.

We are excited to deliver this landmark project, which will set a new standard for our future cargo and logistics developments. At the current pace, we anticipate finalising the project shortly after the summer of 2025.