Brussels Airport processed 70,764 tonnes of cargo in August, marking a 22% rise compared to the previous year. The increase in flown cargo specifically was 8.5%, largely attributed to a 24.8% expansion in full-freighter operations and a 28.3% boost in belly cargo capacity utilization. The primary import origins for the airport's cargo traffic continued to be Asia, Latin America, and North America.
For freight forwarders and operations managers, this sustained growth at Brussels Airport suggests healthy air cargo demand on key trade lanes. Increased full-freighter and belly cargo capacity indicates more options for shippers, potentially leading to stable or slightly improved rates and better space availability for airfreight from these regions. Monitoring these trends is crucial for planning and optimizing air cargo shipments.
