Swissport is expanding e-commerce capacity at Liège Airport with a new import centre

• Swissport has opened a new 5,500 square meter second line warehouse at Liège Airport (LGG), dedicated to the handling of oversized imported parcels with a capacity of up to 300 tons per day.
• This expansion brings Swissport’s total e-commerce footprint at LGG to 9,000 square metres, strengthening its ability to deliver fast, digital and sustainable logistics solutions in one of Europe’s major freight hubs. Fully integrated with CargoSpot and customers’ WMS systems, the bonded facility supports real-time visibility, streamlined distribution, and paperless operations.
• This move is in line with Swissport’s global strategy to expand e-commerce logistics across major trade portals.

Swissport, the world’s leading aviation services provider, is expanding its European e-commerce network with the opening of a new 5,500 square meter Line 2 warehouse at Liège Airport (LGG), Belgium. The new facility dedicated to handling imported parcels strengthens Swissport’s logistics capabilities in one of the fastest-growing freight hubs on the continent.

Dedicated exclusively to processing imported parcels, the new facility is designed for high-volume, rapid operations with a production capacity of up to 300 tons per day. With this addition, Swissport’s total e-commerce footprint in Liège grows to 9,000 square metres, positioning the company to meet the growing demand for fast, reliable and sustainable cross-border e-commerce logistics. It supports fully integrated import processing, from cargo collection and transportation from airport to warehouse, through disassembly, scanning and sorting, to final loading for last-mile delivery.

“Liège has established itself as one of the most important shipping hubs in Europe, especially for online retail,” said Dirk Govaerts, CEO of Continental EMEA and Head of Global Shipping for Swissport. “With this investment, we are enhancing our ability to deliver agile, data-driven and sustainable logistics solutions to our airline partners and integrators. It is another step in building a scalable capability where our customers need it most.”

Optimization of operations and digital integration

Swissport’s Liege operation integrates customers’ warehouse management systems (WMS) directly with its CargoSpot platform to ensure real-time visibility, accuracy and data integrity. The site is fully connected and optimized for cross-functional operations focused on safety, efficiency and timeliness.

“Our expanded footprint allows us to process larger volumes while maintaining the reliability and precision that our customers have come to expect,” said Wilfried Jans, General Manager of Swissport Belgium. “The setup gives us the flexibility to manage complex, machining-intensive flows with full digital integration and a highly skilled team.”

Frédéric Brun, Head of Commercial Cargo and Logistics at Liège Airport, added: “We are delighted to see Swissport expanding its operations at Liège Airport, strengthening 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 confidence in Liège’s strategic role and our shared commitment to providing efficient, innovative and sustainable logistics solutions to global customers.”

In line with Swissport’s global sustainability standards, the Liege facility operates with a fully digital and paperless workflow that enhances efficiency, accuracy and data transparency. Comprehensive cardboard, wood and plastic recycling programs reduce waste and environmental impact, supporting Swissport’s commitment to reliable and sustainable shipping operations across its global network.

Strengthening SWISSPORT’s global e-commerce network

The Liège expansion is part of Swissport’s broader strategy to develop scalable e-commerce capability across key global trade gateways. It joins a growing network of dedicated e-commerce centers in Brussels, Milan, Basel, New York JFK and Shanghai, providing airlines and integrated companies with consistent service standards and seamless connectivity across key markets.

With the new facility at Liège Airport, Swissport strengthens its role as a trusted, innovative and trusted partner to airlines and freight forwarders, driving operational excellence and sustainability in e-commerce logistics across Europe and beyond.