New mega logistics hub at Leipzig Airport: Realterm is planning the future!

New mega logistics hub at Leipzig Airport: Realterm is planning the future!

Something is happening at Leipzig/Halle Airport! Germany's second largest cargo airport is pushing ahead with modernization. Following Amazon's exit from the site, exciting news was announced today: Realterm, a US company, has taken over the site and plans to build a state-of-the-art air freight facility. This will offer an impressive storage area of ​​up to 45,000 square meters and thus set new standards. Lynn Kau, senior vice president at Realterm, is optimistic and highlights the project's growth potential.

But what makes this new facility so special? According to Frank Pieper from Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG, the conditions at Leipzig/Halle Airport are optimal for air freight companies. The direct connection to the tarmac is another plus point that significantly speeds up freight movements between planes and trucks. This means less time lost when reloading and more efficiency for the company – that sounds like a “good deal” for everyone involved!

Insight into the plans

The planned air cargo facility will not only be designed for express and e-commerce operations but will also serve general cargo operations. Unhindered access to the A9 and A14 motorways as well as direct airside access are intended to optimize transfer times. This not only sounds promising, but also fits with the trend of increasing freight volumes at Leipzig/Halle Airport. In 2024, the airport processed approximately 1.4 million tons of cargo, experiencing a significant increase in the industry.

The airport offers 24/7 cargo service, modern customs clearance and has no slot or payload restrictions. This makes the location particularly attractive for companies that rely on fast and flexible logistics solutions. And the numbers confirm it: In 2024, Leipzig/Halle recorded over 96,000 flight movements and more than three million passengers. All of this points to a positive development in the region's air freight strategy.

Experience and success

Realterm brings a lot of experience to the project. With over 30 years in business, they have a portfolio of 17 million square feet across 34 airports worldwide. Facilities such as the JFK Modern Air Cargo Facility in New York and the Northeast Cargo Campus at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago have already been successfully implemented. The recently acquired site in Leipzig could now be the next big success story in your company's history.

With the already high cargo numbers and the modern infrastructure at Leipzig/Halle Airport, it is clear that a future-oriented project is in the starting blocks. The combination of excellent connections and the new, flexible usability of the logistics facilities could seriously shake up the competition on the German market.

Be it for e-commerce or express shipping, the next era of air freight is ushering in at Leipzig/Halle Airport. It remains exciting to see how this dynamic environment develops and what paths companies take to benefit from these new opportunities. Certainly a big win for the region!

Interested readers can find detailed information about the leading German cargo airports in recent years here: Statista reports about the development of air freight in Germany.