Gigantic air freight center: REALTERM brings 45,000 sqm to Leipzig!

Gigantic air freight center: REALTERM brings 45,000 sqm to Leipzig!

At Leipzig/Halle Airport, a new air freight system will be created in the near future, which is planned by the US real estate developer REALTERM. This system is said to offer a spacious storage area of ​​up to 45,000 square meters and are closely related to the airport apron. This enables a direct loading of aircraft from the warehouse, which is of considerable advantage for the air freight industry. The airport has already established itself as an important freight hub, which Frank Pieper, Senior Vice President Business Development at Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG.

REALTERM has over 30 years of experience in the development of real estate for the air freight and operates a portfolio of around 1.6 million square meters at 34 airports worldwide. The planned air freight system is designed as a "tailor-made system" in order to meet the requirements of express, e-commerce and general freight setting. Cabins for aircraft parking spaces and truck handling areas are also planned.

construction and development

The exact design of the new logistics center is only determined after marketing. REALTERM is currently looking for long-term tenants, especially from the fields of express freight and online trading. This shows that freight and efficient handling of freight is decisive in order to meet the requirements of the industry. Although the construction costs have not been specified directly, experts expect an investment volume of an average of around 50 million euros for similar plants.

Currently there are still lightweight buildings on the area of ​​the planned system, which were used by Amazon by the end of 2023. The demolition of these existing buildings should be completed by July 2024 to clear the way for the new development.

economic importance

The air freight is becoming increasingly important for the Leipzig/Halle region, as the demand for fast transport solutions is increasing. The decision of REALTERM to invest in this lucrative market segment illustrates the growth potential of the airport in this regard. Most recently, a $ 270 million air freight facility was built at JFK Airport in New York, which underlines the trend towards expansion in the field of air freight.

The plans for the new air freight system at Leipzig/Halle Airport not only promise new jobs, but could also further strengthen the region's competitiveness in international trade. The combination of ideal operating conditions and the focus on high -quality logistics solutions ensure that the location will continue to play a central role in the air freight industry in the future. Further information on the plans provides Airliners and mz.de .