Brussels Airport has officially started work on a new cargo facility that will house Yusen Logistics and Air Promotions Agencies (APA).
The second-line logistics facility is being built on a 14,000 sq m site in the eastern part of the airport’s cargo zone and is due to be completed in 2027. The site became available following the demolition of an obsolete building
The airport said that the new facility will enable long-standing partners Yusen Logistics and APA to further develop their operations at the Belgian hub.
“Both companies have been active in the cargo zone for many years and operate respectively in the pharmaceutical and general cargo sectors,” the airport said in an update.
“As they seek additional capacity to grow their activities, Brussels Airport is supporting them in this new phase of development by providing them with facilities that are better aligned with current industry requirements, particularly in terms of operational efficiency and sustainability.”
Brussels Airport added that the facility would achieve the BREEAM environmental certificate and would integrate several sustainable features, including a wood beam construction, solar panels, heat pumps, rain gardens, a rainwater storage tank, charging stations, and bicycle parking facilities.
The development is part of wider efforts at the airport to invest in its cargo infrastructure to reinforce its role as a European logistics hub.
“For several years, this ambition has been reflected in continuous investments in modern, flexible, and sustainable infrastructure,” the airport said.
“This new project is a concrete example of that approach. It will enable companies already operating on the site to benefit from spaces that are better suited to their operational needs and growth ambitions.
“By redeveloping an existing site, Brussels Airport is also improving the use of available space while creating a more efficient and sustainable environment for its partners.”
