Total cargo volumes through Brussels Airport increased by 2.9% in April 2024 compared to April 2023, totalling 62,715 tons. Flown cargo volumes were also up by 2.7%, totalling 53,143 tons.
The full freighter segment recorded an increase of 1.5%, with belly cargo growing by almost 20%, in line with the increased capacity of passenger flights. Express services lost 5%, while trucked volumes rose by almost 4%.
The main import regions are Asia, with a strong increase compared to April 2023, due to an increase in e-commerce, Africa and North America. The main export region is again Asia, followed by Africa and North America, said a release.