PLANS to develop a new air cargo facility at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) have been announced by global logistics real estate developer Realterm in partnership with Germany's second-largest cargo airport.
The development will feature up to 45,000 sq m of modern warehouse space designed for single or multi-user operations, including express, e-commerce and specialised cargo handling, reports London's Air Cargo News.
Also included in the facility will be direct airside access with aircraft parking capabilities and truck staging areas for optimising ground transportation.
'Given its unique on-airport growth potential, this project represents one of the most strategic air cargo real estate opportunities in Europe,' said Lynn Kau, senior vice president of corporate development, Realterm.
LEJ processed 1.4 million tonnes of cargo in 2024. The airport offers 24/7 cargo operations for express and e-commerce shipments, plus no slot or payload constraints.
Frank Pieper, senior vice president business development/strategy, Mitteldeutsche Flughafen, said: 'The established freight hub Leipzig/Halle offers airfreight companies ideal conditions and space for long-term growth.
'With its proven logistics and air cargo expertise, Realterm has the clout in the international market to develop and successfully implement projects at LEJ in a targeted manner: a real win-win situation for both partners.'
Realterm has more than 30 years of air cargo development experience. Recent notable projects include the US$270 million JFK air cargo facility developed with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey - the first new cargo facility at JFK in two decades.
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The development will feature up to 45,000 sq m of modern warehouse space designed for single or multi-user operations, including express, e-commerce and specialised cargo handling, reports London's Air Cargo News.
Also included in the facility will be direct airside access with aircraft parking capabilities and truck staging areas for optimising ground transportation.
'Given its unique on-airport growth potential, this project represents one of the most strategic air cargo real estate opportunities in Europe,' said Lynn Kau, senior vice president of corporate development, Realterm.
LEJ processed 1.4 million tonnes of cargo in 2024. The airport offers 24/7 cargo operations for express and e-commerce shipments, plus no slot or payload constraints.
Frank Pieper, senior vice president business development/strategy, Mitteldeutsche Flughafen, said: 'The established freight hub Leipzig/Halle offers airfreight companies ideal conditions and space for long-term growth.
'With its proven logistics and air cargo expertise, Realterm has the clout in the international market to develop and successfully implement projects at LEJ in a targeted manner: a real win-win situation for both partners.'
Realterm has more than 30 years of air cargo development experience. Recent notable projects include the US$270 million JFK air cargo facility developed with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey - the first new cargo facility at JFK in two decades.
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