- Liege Airport in Belgium and Chicago Rockford International Airport in the United States have signed a sister airport agreement during air cargo Southeast Asia 2025 in Singapore, establishing a strategic framework to boost transatlantic cargo operations.
- The partnership will focus on increasing freighter traffic, launching joint marketing initiatives, and developing shared digital and operational innovations. Both airports aim to strengthen Europe–North America connectivity while promoting efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in air cargo logistics.
Two of the world’s leading cargo-focused airports, Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) in the United States, have signed a sister airport agreement during air cargo Southeast Asia 2025 in Singapore, marking a new milestone in transatlantic airfreight cooperation.
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The agreement establishes a formal framework for strategic collaboration between the two hubs, focusing on increasing freighter traffic, launching joint marketing initiatives, and developing shared operational and digital innovations to streamline cargo processes.
“This agreement is a testament to our shared vision for the future of air cargo,” said Torsten Wefers, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Liege Airport. “Together with Chicago Rockford International Airport, we are building a robust transatlantic corridor that will benefit shippers, carriers, and the global supply chain.”
Zachary Oakley, Executive Director of Chicago Rockford International Airport, added: “Liege and Rockford are both cargo-centric airports with complementary strengths. This partnership formalises our collaboration and sets the stage for exciting new opportunities.”
Both airports share reputations as agile and specialised logistics hubs, serving as vital gateways for express operators, integrators, and freighter airlines. Their partnership aims to strengthen connectivity between Europe and North America while fostering innovation in cargo handling, sustainability, and data-driven operations.
