Swissport is almost doubling the warehousing space it dedicates to e-commerce import handling at Belgium’s Liège Airport (LGG), with the addition of a 5,500 m², second-line warehouse. Both Swissport and the airport, which is among Europe’s fastest-growing cargo hubs, are well equipped to handle the increasing numbers of incoming e-commerce parcels. The warehouse has been designed specifically for parcel processing at volume, enabling fast-turnaround operations, sustainable cross-border e-commerce logistics (paperless processes and otherwise full recycling of cardboard, wood and plastics) and “fully integrated import handling, from cargo collection and airport-to-warehouse shuttling, through breakdown, scanning and sorting, to final loading for last-mile delivery”. The release states that it has a throughput capacity of up to 300 tons per day, and that, with it, Swissport’s total e-commerce footprint in Liège grows to 9,000 m². “Swissport’s Liège operation integrates customers’ Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) directly with its CargoSpot platform for real-time visibility, accuracy and data integrity. The site is fully bonded and optimized for cross-dock operations focused on safety, efficiency, and timeliness.”
Wilfried Jans, Managing Director of Swissport Belgium, explained: “Our expanded footprint allows us to process higher volumes while maintaining the reliability and precision our customers expect. The setup gives us the flexibility to manage complex, piece-intensive flows with full digital integration and a highly skilled team.”
Dirk Goovaerts, CEO Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa, India & Global Cargo Chair, Swissport, said: “Liège has established itself as one of Europe’s most important cargo hubs, particularly for online retail. With this investment, we are enhancing our ability to deliver fast, data-driven, and sustainable logistics solutions for our airline and integrator partners. It’s another step in building scalable capacity where our customers need it most.”
Frédéric Brun, Head of Commercial Cargo & Logistics at Liège Airport, added: “We are delighted to see Swissport expanding its operations at Liège Airport, further reinforcing Liège’s position as a leading European hub for e-commerce and express logistics. Swissport is a key partner in our cargo ecosystem, and its continued investment here reflects both the confidence in Liège’s strategic role and our shared commitment to providing efficient, innovative, and sustainable logistics solutions for global customers.”
