Swissport expands e-commerce capacity with new 5,500 m² import parcel facility

Swissport has expanded its European e-commerce network with the opening of a new 5,500-square-metre import parcel processing facility at Belgium’s Liege Airport, one of Europe’s fastest-growing cargo hubs.

Dedicated exclusively to high-volume, fast-turnaround import operations, the warehouse can handle up to 300 tonnes per day. The addition brings Swissport’s total e-commerce footprint in Liege to 9,000 square metres and supports fully integrated handling from cargo collection and shuttling through breakdown, scanning, sorting and final loading for last-mile delivery.

“Liege 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 at 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.”

The Liege operation integrates customers’ warehouse management systems directly with Swissport’s CargoSpot platform to provide real-time visibility and improve accuracy. The bonded, cross-dock setup is designed to support efficiency and safety in piece-intensive workflows.

“Our expanded footprint allows us to process higher volumes while maintaining the reliability and precision our customers expect,” said Wilfried Jans, managing director of Swissport Belgium. “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 and logistics at Liege Airport, said Swissport’s investment reinforces the airport’s growing role in Europe’s express and e-commerce market.

“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,” Brun said. “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.”

The facility uses paperless workflows and recycling programs for cardboard, wood and plastics, aligning with Swissport’s global sustainability standards.

The expansion is part of Swissport’s strategy to build scalable e-commerce capacity across major global gateways, joining hubs in Brussels, Milan, Basel, New York JFK and Shanghai.