Iconic cargo facility opens at Brussels airport
After two years of construction work, a logistics building for goods handling has been officially opened in the West of Brussels airport's logistics area.
This 50,000 sqm facility with direct airside access will henceforth accommodate three logistics companies: Kuehne + Nagel, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Expeditors. The new infrastructure is specifically geared to handling temperature-sensitive goods, such as pharmaceuticals and vaccines.
The construction of the new building Brucargo West is one of the first stages of a large-scale master plan. Jaspers-Eyers Architects was commissioned to design this new logistics hub in collaboration with Sweco. The airport context had a significant influence on the design process, with its strict rules regarding building height, security and fire safety. (ah)