Brussels Airport handled a total cargo volume of 732,797 tonnes in 2024, a 5 percent increase compared to 2023.
Flown cargo at Brussels Airport recorded a 5 percent 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, with a slight increase of +0.1 percent. Belly cargo increased by 23 percent due to the continued recovery of passenger flights and the new intercontinental destinations. The integrator segment also remained stable (-0.2 percent) compared to 2023.
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.
In December, total cargo volumes carried through Brussels Airport recorded a 38 percent increase compared to December 2023. 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).
“We welcomed nine new airlines for passengers and cargo. Our cargo community achieved solid growth, supporting the import and export businesses and the broader economy of our country.”, said Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport.
The total number of flight movements increased by 3 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, to 198,617 flight movements. The number of passenger flights increased by 4 percent while cargo flights increased slightly by 1 percent compared to 2023.
