(NEWS) BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2026-Jun-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has started construction on a new logistics facility in its cargo zone, marking another step in the airport’s long-term effort to modernise freight infrastructure and support companies operating on-site.
According to a press announcement published by Brussels Airport, the project, scheduled for completion in 2027, will be built on a 14,000-square-metre plot in the eastern part of the cargo zone — roughly equivalent to two football fields. The facility will be divided into two units combining warehouse and office space, with long-standing airport partners Yusen Logistics and Air Promotions Agencies set to develop their activities there.
The new building is designed to support growth in both pharmaceutical logistics and general cargo, two important areas for Brussels Airport’s cargo operations. Yusen Logistics and APA have both been active at the airport for many years and require additional capacity as their operations expand.
The development forms part of a wider strategy to strengthen Brussels Airport’s position as a European logistics hub. Rather than expanding onto unused land, the airport is redeveloping an existing site previously occupied by an obsolete building, improving land use within an already active cargo area.
Sustainability is a central element of the project. The new facility is expected to achieve BREEAM Excellent certification, an international standard recognising buildings with strong environmental and energy-efficiency performance. Planned features include wood beam construction, solar panels, heat pumps, rain gardens, rainwater storage, electric vehicle charging stations and bicycle parking.
The site will also include around 40 car parking spaces, loading bays and improved access arrangements to support day-to-day logistics operations.
For Brussels Airport, the investment reflects the changing requirements of the air cargo sector, where logistics companies increasingly need modern, flexible and energy-efficient facilities capable of supporting specialised operations such as pharmaceutical handling.
The first pillar ceremony signals the formal start of construction and underlines the airport’s continued focus on upgrading its cargo ecosystem while helping existing partners grow within the airport site.
