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Belly cargo at Vienna Airport increases 45%

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Cargo volumes at Vienna Airport grow 20% in the first nine months of 2024 due to strong belly and traffic.

Picture credit: Flughafen Wien

Vienna Airport handled 216,360 tons of cargo in nine months with belly cargo up 45% to 90,692 tonnes.

In the third quarter, cargo volumes rose more than 25% to 75,242 tons and 18,094 tons were handled in September, also an increase of more than 25%.

Julian Jäger, joint CEO and COO at Vienna Airport, says, “With our modern infrastructure and high service quality, we are creating optimal conditions for fast and efficient cargo handling. The increasing number of airlines that have chosen us as a reliable cargo location, and in particular the 45% growth in belly freight, confirm our importance as a key logistics hub between Europe and Asia.”

Michael Zach, Senior Vice President Ground Handling & Cargo Operations at Vienna Airport, adds, “The expansion of connectivity through new flight connections and additional cargo flights demonstrates the importance of the airport as a strategic hub in the region. The strong growth shows that we can respond to the needs of international logistics in a dynamic market environment and act as a reliable partner for cargo customers.”