Brussels airport opens "Brucargo Central"
Brussels Airport has inaugurated "Brucargo Central", an 83,500 sqm (equivalent to twelve football fields) sustainable logistics hub that increases cargo storage capacity at the airport by 30%.
The EUR70 million project replaces eight old buildings with three modern warehouses and offices (totaling 34,000 sqm) designed to meet growing airfreight demand, especially in pharmaceuticals, food and e-commerce. The redevelopment also cuts paved areas by 20% to create green spaces and improve on-site mobility.
The new facilities – used by DSV (12,600 sqm), Nippon Express (10,000 sqm), Deny Cargo (2,500 sqm), Hazgo (2,000 sqm) and EV Cargo and – include 10,000 sqm of additional temperature-controlled space, solar panels, heat pumps and charging stations for electric vehicles, all contributing to Brussels Airport’s net-zero target for 2030. (ah)