Brussels Airport has announced that total cargo volumes through the airport increased by 0.4% in May compared to May 2023, totalling 59,102 tonnes.

The airport also reports that flown cargo volumes were up for the month by 1.4%, totalling 50,202 tonnes.

The airport’s full freighter segment experienced a 6.4% decline, while belly cargo recorded an increase of almost 16%.

The airport also states that express services were up nearly 1%, while trucked volumes were down 5%.

The main import regions are Asia, with a strong increase compared to May 2023, which the airport claims is due to an increase in e-commerce, Africa and North America.

The main export region is again Africa, followed by Asia and North America.

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