Brussels Airport has inaugurated Brucargo Central, a €70 million logistics hub in its cargo zone that increases storage capacity by 30% and consolidates 83,500 m² of new development after three years of work launched in 2022.
The project replaces eight older buildings with three new facilities totalling about 34,000 m² of warehouses and offices. It also adds 10,000 m² of temperature-controlled space, bringing total cold-storage capacity in the airport’s cargo area to 45,000 m².
Brussels Airport says the site was designed around sustainability and operational efficiency. The development reduced paved areas by 20%, uses timber construction, and carries BREEAM-Excellent certification. Solar panels, electric heat pumps linked to geothermal storage, and improved water management were incorporated to support a fossil-fuel-free site.
The layout also includes a 500-space multi-storey car park, 21 truck bays, electric-vehicle charging points, and redesigned internal traffic flows to improve access and safety for cargo operators.