Major European air cargo hubs saw their cargo volumes regain ground last year as passenger services continued to ramp up following the pandemic and on the back of a bumper year for the cargo market in general.
One of the fastest growers in Europe last year was Belgian cargo hub Liege which reported a 15.6% year-on-year increase in cargo demand to 1.2 m tonnes, its second busiest year on record.
The figures represent a return to growth for the airport after cargo volumes declined by 11.8% to 1 m tonnes in 2023 due to weak cargo market and passenger hubs regaining share from freighter specialists, said a report.