The airport handled 141,118 tons of air cargo between January and the end of June, representing a year-on-year growth of 20,861 tons.
Pharma handling continued to rise, with 1,825 tons (8.2%) more handled at the airport in the first half of the year.
Cargo volumes also continued to increase in July with 24,808 tons of air freight, an increase of an increase of 21.1% compared to the previous year and 12% higher than pre-crisis levels in 2019.
This positive development is underpinned by the growth in passenger traffic, which is creating additional capacity for belly freight in airline cargo holds. The tonnage of belly freight soared by 47% to 57,594 tons in the first half year 2024 compared to the same period last year.
"Cargo volumes are developing extremely well. In July 2024, air cargo volumes were already higher than in 2019, the year before the coronavirus pandemic. This shows that our strategy is working. We are focusing on innovative logistics solutions, first-class infrastructure and the highest handling quality.
"This positive development strengthens our location and underscores our importance as a central hub for global airfreight," said Julian Jäger, Joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport.
"We seamlessly continued the positive development that we have seen since the beginning of the year during the second quarter. Demand remains robust, particularly on routes to North America and Asia. Vienna Airport offers outstanding conditions for handling growing cargo volumes quickly and reliably.
"The handling services provided by our Pharma Handling Center are also more sought-after and are well equipped for further growth," commented Michael Zach, Senior Vice President Ground Handling & Cargo Operations at Flughafen Wien AG.
