Liege Airport (LGG) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) have officially signed a sister airport relationship agreement today during the Air Cargo South East Asia event in Singapore. This landmark partnership marks a new chapter in transatlantic air cargo collaboration, reinforcing both airports’ commitment to innovation, growth, and operational excellence.
The agreement was signed in the presence of senior executives from both airports and industry leaders attending the event. It establishes a formal framework for close cooperation with the goal of:
- Increasing freighter traffic between both airports
- Launching joint marketing and sales initiatives to attract new cargo operators and logistics partners to both platforms
- Collaborating on operational and digital projects to streamline processes and enhance service quality
“This agreement is a testament to our shared vision for the future of air cargo,” said Torsten Wefers, VP Sales & Marketing of Liege Airport. “Together with Chicago Rockford International Airport, we are building a robust transatlantic corridor that will benefit shippers, carriers, and the global supply chain.”
“Liege and Rockford are both cargo-centric airports with complementary strengths,” added Zachary Oakley, Executive Director of RFD. “This partnership formalizes our collaboration and sets the stage for exciting new opportunities.”
The signing ceremony took place earlier today at the Air Cargo South East Asia event, a premier gathering of global air cargo professionals. The sister airport agreement is expected to accelerate growth and deepen ties between the two logistics hubs.
About Liege Airport
Located in the heart of Europe, Belgium based Liege Airport is one of the continent’s leading cargo and logistics hubs, known for its 24/7 operations and strategic multimodal connectivity.
Liege Airport (LGG) is the fifth largest cargo airport in Europe and one of the continent’s leading cargo and logistics hubs. It is the only European airport to prioritise full cargo and specialises in the transport of perishable goods, pharmaceuticals, express parcels, e-commerce and live animals. Currently 53 cargo airlines and 65 logistics companies serve LGG.
About Chicago Rockford International Airport:
The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is ranked as the 14th largest airport in the United States for air cargo with more than 3.1 billion pounds of landed weight in 2024. The Airport is home to the second-largest UPS hub in North America, a major base of operations for Amazon Air, and the Midwest gateway airport for Maersk Air Cargo. The Airport campus encompasses an aviation maintenance repair facility (AAR) as well as other aircraft maintenance operations capable of servicing next-generation aircraft.
RFD also has direct domestic and international passenger flights which further strengthens the airport as a key transportation hub. RFD offers passenger flights through Allegiant Airlines, Apple Vacations, and American Airlines to more than 150 destinations worldwide.
