Vienna Airport dealt with 154,001 tonnes of cargo within the first six months of 2025, a year-on-year improve of 9%, or 12,822 tonnes.
Julian Jäger, joint chief government and chief working officer of Vienna Airport, mentioned the rise was notably marked in spring: “We recorded sturdy development in April (+13%) and Could (+15% specifically, primarily pushed by the e-commerce sector and the launch of latest long-haul connections from Vienna. Vienna Airport is especially nicely established as a freight hub between Asia and Southeast Europe.”
Stomach-hold cargo proved the primary driver. Between January and June, volumes rose by 16% to 67,070 tonnes, a rise of 9,476 tonnes on the identical interval final 12 months. Could alone noticed a 25% year-on-year surge to 12,413 tonnes. This development greater than offset a slight decline in devoted freighter volumes.
Michael Zach, senior vice chairman floor dealing with and cargo operations at Flughafen Wien AG, mentioned the airport is able to assist continued growth within the e-commerce section: “Vienna Airport sees additional development potential in e-commerce, particularly within the space of pure cargo connections. We’re nicely outfitted for this development: the dealing with gear is in place, freighter positions have been accomplished and are situated within the speedy neighborhood of the cargo warehouse. As well as, we have now extremely skilled and skilled personnel in ramp and cargo dealing with. We anticipate an extra improve concerning imports to Europe within the second half of 2025.”
Specialist cargo dealing with additionally grew. The Pharma Dealing with Heart processed 2,040 tonnes within the first half of the 12 months, up 12%. Vienna is likely one of the few airports in Central and Japanese Europe to function such a facility, which ensures a seamless chilly chain for pharmaceutical shipments.
General, imports by way of Vienna Airport rose by 4% to 81,162 tonnes, whereas exports grew by 15% to 72,839 tonnes.
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