Expansion of freight infrastructure as part of the freight strategy development project at Frankfurt Airport

This study examined the development of air freight traffic and the corresponding impact on Frankfurt Airport, with a growth outlook of 3.5 million tonnes of freight per year. The analysis included an examination of the overall economic role and value of air freight logistics in a global, national and regional context, and developed a master plan for Airport Cargo City.

The study examined the development and requirements of air freight logistics as well as important trends and future developments in air freight. In addition, it highlights the strategic importance of Frankfurt Airport for air freight logistics and as a central hub in the European and German air freight network. To this end, air freight-specific characteristics are examined by comparing Frankfurt Airport with selected German and European cargo airports. This highlights the unique selling points of Frankfurt Airport. In addition, the study assesses the future development of air freight traffic on the basis of various forecasts.

Our services:

• Consideration of global, national and regional trends and market developments in air freight
• Consultation with stakeholders, including cargo terminal operators and freight forwarders
• Market study for Europe and air freight forecast
• Capacity study on the air freight system at Frankfurt Airport
• Gap analysis based on existing and future demand for air freight terminal capacity
• Determination of air freight logistics requirements
• Planning of air freight terminal capacity and infrastructure development
• Impact on processes with a focus on the functioning of individual freight cities within the CargoCity ecosystem
• Concept design for a network of autonomous vehicles
• Considerations for integration into a trimodal hub with rail transport facilities
• Presentation of results to Fraport management