Increase in Brussels Airport's Cargo Traffic by 3% observed in August
In August 2025, Brussels Airport witnessed a significant boost in cargo volumes, with a total of 57,994 tonnes handled, surpassing the volumes of the full-freighter segment. This increase marked a year-on-year growth of 3%, according to the latest data.
The airport's main import and export regions remained consistent, with Asia, Africa, and North America in the top three. Asia was the leading region for both imports and exports, followed by Africa in the second place for exports and imports. North America took the third spot for both import and export regions.
The increase in total cargo volumes was primarily due to a rise in flown cargo, which accounted for 53,606 tonnes, an uptick of 13% compared to the same month the previous year. In contrast, the full-freighter segment experienced a 5% decrease, while belly cargo volumes remained stable compared to August 2024.
Integrator services at Brussels Airport also saw a substantial growth, with a 38% increase in August 2025. However, the name of the person or company that achieved this significant rise remains undisclosed in the available data.
On the other hand, trucked cargo volumes saw a significant decrease, dropping by 51.5% compared to the same month in the previous year.
It's worth noting that the total cargo volumes at Brussels Airport in August 2025 were comprised of both flown cargo and belly cargo. Despite the discrepancy between the full-freighter segment and flown cargo, the latter took the lead, accounting for a larger portion of the total cargo volumes.
In summary, Brussels Airport experienced a positive trend in cargo volumes in August 2025, with flown cargo leading the growth, while the full-freighter segment saw a slight decrease. The airport's main regions for import and export remained consistent, with Asia, Africa, and North America maintaining their positions in the top three.
