Budapest Airport’s (BUD) Cargo City has opened a 10,000m2 extension, thanks in part to a multi-million-dollar investment by Menzies Aviation.
The expansion will increase Menzies’ cargo capacity at the airport from 49,000 tons to 85,000 tons per year.. Temperature-controlled, animal and valuable cargo rooms will also enable Menzies to diversify and provide a more secure cargo handling service to its customers.Menzies Aviation has expanded its cargo handling terminal at Budapest Airport’s (BUD) Cargo City as it looks to meet growing volumes.
The upgrades include a 3,000 sq m warehouse expansion, a 1,500 sq m manoeuvring area for truck and ground support equipment (GSE) and a 300 sq m office and social space.
Following the expansion, the warehouse space available to Menzies has increased from 4,000 sq m to 7,000 sq m.
There are also new temperature-controlled, animal and valuable cargo rooms.
Menzies was one of the first occupants to lease space at BUD Cargo City when it was opened in 2019.
“Since then, the growth in cargo volumes has necessitated an upgrade to Menzies’ facilities,” the airport said.
In total, Menzies has spent $1m to the construction of the building itself and $6 million to the ongoing lease.
Beau Paine, global head of cargo, Menzies Aviation, said: “BUD Cargo City has established itself as a key gateway to Central and Eastern Europe, and this exciting expansion cements the facility’s position at the heart of the regional cargo network.
“The increased capacity provided by this extension forms an important part of Menzies’ ambitious cargo expansion strategy, which has seen us build strong partnerships across the world. We’re excited to expand our cargo footprint across Europe and beyond over the coming months and years.”
René Droese, chief development officer and deputy chief executive of Budapest Airport, added: “One of the keys to our success is the cohesive cargo community we have consciously built up, which gives us the opportunity to think together with our partners and develop fully in line with their needs.”
