News / Cargo expansion at Chicago Airport just in time to buffer peak impact

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Chicago O’Hare airport (ORD) has added capacity in its cargo area – with impeccable timing.

The second phase of the airport’s expansion of its cargo section is coming onstream just as freight volumes are building for a strong peak season.

After the opening of the first phase of the three-stage development project in December, the second stage added a 240,000 sq ft cargo building, which houses handling companies Swissport and Burak Handling as well as Cargolux.

“The timing has been good for the airport,” ...