According to airport leadership, Brucargo Central's new development will increase storage capacity by 30% while reducing paved areas by 20% to create more green space and a more pleasant working environment.
Brussels Airport (BRU) has opened a redeveloped logistics site, expanding cargo storage capacity by 30%.
The project, started in 2022, involved replacing eight buildings that BUR described as “outdated” with three larger facilities combining warehouse and office space. The overall site, called Brucargo Central, spans 83,500 m2 (899,000 ft.2). The warehouse and office space take up 34,000 m2.
BRU has averaged 6% annual air cargo traffic growth since 2019, according to the airport. For the first nine months of 2025, the airport handled 502,434 metric tons of air cargo, up 13% year-over-year. The Brucargo Central project cost €70 million ($81 million) and took three years to complete.
“Accelerating the development of the cargo area at Brussels Airport is one of our strategic priorities,” BRU CEO Arnaud Feist said. “This extra capacity will enable us to respond more effectively to the specific needs of the supply chain, particularly in sensitive sectors such as pharmaceuticals, the food industry and e-commerce, while guaranteeing smoother, more efficient operations,” the airport added.
Brucargo Central will house several freight operators, including cargo logistics company Nippon Express. The Japanese company’s 10,000 m2 air cargo facility “has strategic focus on the healthcare sector,” according to the airport. DSV Air & Sea has the largest facility on site, with a new warehouse spanning 12,600 m2. The Danish company’s activities at BRU focus on pharmaceuticals.
Belgian firm Hazgo, which specializes in hazardous materials and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, occupies a 2,000 m2 space at Brucargo Central. Deny Cargo, another Belgian firm, has a 2,500 m2 warehouse with refrigerated storage areas. Dutch cargo logistics company EV Cargo also is utilizing Brucargo Central facilities.
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