Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport reported a 5% year-on-year increase in cargo volumes during the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating resilient demand despite a softer performance in March. The quarterly growth highlights the airport’s continued strength as a key European air freight gateway.
While overall Q1 throughput improved, March volumes reportedly dipped due to seasonal factors, market normalization and shifting shipment patterns. Even so, strong activity in the earlier months of the quarter helped offset the decline and sustain positive overall momentum.
Schiphol remains an important hub for high-value and time-sensitive cargo, including pharmaceuticals, perishables, electronics and e-commerce shipments. Its connectivity and integrated logistics ecosystem continue to support trade flows across Europe and intercontinental markets.
Industry analysts note that quarterly gains despite a late-month slowdown suggest underlying market stability, though near-term performance may remain influenced by economic conditions, consumer demand and airline capacity trends.
The results reinforce Schiphol’s position as one of Europe’s leading cargo airports amid an evolving global air freight landscape.