Brussels Airport handles nearly 60,000 tonnes cargo in January
The number of cargo flights increased by 14% in January 2025 compared to January 2024.
Total cargo volumes through Brussels Airport increased by eight percent in January to reach 59,385 tonnes. Air cargo volumes also saw a 11 percent increase, reaching a total of 51,526 tonnes.
"The full-freight segment grew by almost four percent. Belly cargo increased by nine percent, partly due to the increase in passenger flights. Integrator services increased by 20 percent compared to January 2024, while trucked volumes fell by nine percent," says an official release.
The primary import regions are Asia, Africa and North America. Asia remains the leading export region, followed by Africa and North America, the release added.
"The number of cargo flights increased by 14 percent compared to the same period in 2024."
Brussels Airport recorded more than 1.5 million passengers in January, an eight percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. There were 14,457 aircraft movements in January, up seven percent compared to the same month in 2024.
Cargo handled up 5% in 2024
In December 2024, total cargo volumes carried through Brussels Airport recorded a 38 percent increase compared to December 2023 at 70,048 tonnes. Flown cargo increased by 43 percent, partly driven by the year-end peak and the announced increase in flights by LATAM Cargo. Volumes increased across all segments: full freight (+57 percent), express services (+28 percent), belly cargo (+49 percent) and trucked cargo (+14 percent).
In 2024, the total cargo volume amounted to 732,797 tonnes, or a five percent increase compared to 2023. Flown cargo at Brussels Airport recorded a five increase compared to 2023, in line with the global trend. Four new airlines started cargo operations at Brussels Airport: LATAM Cargo, Lufthansa Cargo, Farcargo and Virgin Atlantic.
In the full-freight segment, volumes remained stable compared to 2023. Belly cargo increased by 23 percent due to the continued recovery of passenger flights and the new intercontinental destinations.
The primary import regions in 2024 were Asia, Africa and North America. Asia also ranked first in terms of exports, followed by North America and Africa.
