Against the backdrop of the Air Cargo Southeast Asia (ACSA) event in Singapore last week, the two airports signed a ‘sister airport relationship agreement’, witnessed by top management from both airports as well as other industry leaders. What that means is that they will now work together to promote cargo traffic between their airports. On the commercial side, this will be done through joint marketing and sales initiatives aimed at attracting new cargo operators and logistics partners. For improved service quality and smoother processes on the operational side, the two will also collaborate on digital and process projects. “This landmark partnership marks a new chapter in transatlantic air cargo collaboration, reinforcing both airports’ commitment to innovation, growth, and operational excellence,” the release proclaims.
Torsten Wefers, VP Sales & Marketing of Liège Airport, said: “This agreement is a testament to our shared vision for the future of air cargo. Together with Chicago Rockford International Airport, we are building a robust transatlantic corridor that will benefit shippers, carriers, and the global supply chain.”
Zachary Oakley, Executive Director of RFD, concurred: “Liège and Rockford are both cargo-centric airports with complementary strengths. This partnership formalizes our collaboration and sets the stage for exciting new opportunities.”
