New logistics center at Leipzig Airport: REALTERM starts mega project!

New logistics center at Leipzig Airport: REALTERM starts mega project!

At the Leipzig/Halle Airport, something happens: In the middle of the turbulent times that went hand in hand with that of Amazon at the location, a forward -looking construction project is now being presented. According to Thüringen24 Construction of a state -of -the -art air freight system. With an impressive storage space of up to 45,000 square meters, this project could not only boost the economy in the region, but also strengthen the airport as an important hub in European air freight traffic.

REALTERM has a good knack for such developments. The new system is connected directly to the roller field, which significantly accelerates the freight movements between aircraft and truck. This could be gold value for companies that rely on fast supply chains. Lynn Kau, Senior Vice President Corporate Development at Realterm, emphasizes the growth potential of this project. Frank Pieper from Mitteldeutsch's Airport AG also sees the ideal conditions for air freight companies at the location and expects positive impulses for the entire industry.

strategic advantages of the new system

The planned system will not only have flexible design options for different freight types, such as e-commerce and general transports, but also offer 24/7 operating times. This enables lightning -fast handling and customs processing, which is crucial for many companies. As already described in detail of REALTERM offer to the highway to minimize the transfer times. This makes the region particularly attractive for investors and air freight companies.

With the processing quantity of around 1.4 million tons of freight in 2024, Leipzig/Halle Airport is already Germany's second largest freight airport. The new developments could help consolidate this position. It is particularly advantageous that there are no slot or payload restrictions at the airport, which also makes air freight operations easier.

A look at the competition

A comparison to other freight airports in Germany shows the role that Leipzig/Halle can play. Berlin Brandenburg (BER) Airport, which has been in operation since autumn 2020, has also established itself as an important hub. While the Cargo Center offers an area of 12,000 square meters there, Leipzig/Halle with its 45,000 square meters is planning significantly larger capacities. In addition, the brands such as Fedex and UPS that operate BER are active on the market with growth rates of around 10%, which leads to an increasing demand for air freight services.

The interactions between these important airports, along with the broad experience of REALTERM in the development of air freight facilities - the projects include the JFK Modern Air Cargo Facility in New York and the Northost Cargo Campus at the O’Hare International Airport - ensure that Leipzig/Halle could soon be at the top of the list of the preferred logistics locations.

The planned air freight system is therefore not only a win for REALTERM, but also a real chance for the entire region. With the right investments and strategies, Leipzig/Halle Airport could play a key role in the European air freight market in the coming years.