Swissport, the world's leading aviation services provider, is expanding its European ecommerce network with the opening of a new 5,500 m² second-line warehouse at Liège Airport (LGG), Belgium.
The new facility, dedicated to import parcel handling, would strengthen Swissport's logistics capabilities in one of the continent's fastest-growing cargo hubs.
The new facility is dedicated exclusively to import parcel processing and is designed for high-volume, fastturnaround operations with a throughput capacity of up to 300 tons per day.
Swissport said with this addition, its total ecommerce footprint in Liège would grow to 9,000 m², positioning the company to meet rising demand for fast, reliable, and sustainable cross-border ecommerce logistics.
It also supports fully integrated import handling, from cargo collection and airport-to-warehouse shuttling, through breakdown, scanning and sorting, to final loading for last-mile delivery.
"Liège has established itself as one of Europe's most important cargo hubs, particularly for online retail," said Dirk Goovaerts, CEO Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa, India & Global Cargo Chair, Swissport.
"With this investment, we are enhancing our ability to deliver fast, data-driven, and sustainable logistics solutions for our airline and integrator partners. It's another step in building scalable capacity where our customers need it most."
Wilfried Jans, managing Director of Swissport Belgium, said Swissport’s Liège operation integrates customers' Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) directly with its CargoSpot platform for real-time visibility, accuracy and data integrity. "The site is fully bonded and optimized for cross-dock operations focused on safety, efficiency, and timeliness. Our expanded footprint allows us to process higher volumes while maintaining the reliability and precision our customers expect."
"The setup gives us the flexibility to manage complex, piece-intensive flows with full digital integration and a highly skilled team."
Frédéric Brun, head of Commercial Cargo & Logistics at Liege Airport, added: "We are delighted to see Swissport expanding its operations at Liege Airport, further reinforcing LGG's position as a leading European hub for e-commerce and express logistics."
"Swissport is a key partner in our cargo ecosystem, and its continued investment here reflects both the confidence in Liege's strategic role and our shared commitment to providing efficient, innovative, and sustainable logistics solutions for global customers."
Strengthening Swissport's global ecommerce network
The Liège expansion is part of Swissport's broader strategy to develop scalable e-commerce capacity across key global trade gateways. It joins a growing network of specialized e-commerce hubs in Brussels, Milan, Basel, New York JFK, and Shanghai, providing airlines and integrators with consistent service standards and seamless connectivity across major markets.
Swissport's new Liège Airport facility broadens its logistics services for airlines and freight forwarders, particularly in ecommerce.
In 2024, Swissport International AG handled roughly 5 million tons of air freight (2023: 4.7 million) at 117 air cargo centers worldwide.
Several of its warehouses have been certified for pharmaceutical logistics by IATA's CEIV Pharma and by the British MHRA.
