News / New logistics park could be an e-commerce air freight bonus for Leipzig Halle

Leipzig Halle Airport is keeping the success of US regional gateway Chicago Rockford front and centre as it looks to expand its air freight business in e-commerce.

Yesterday, the German gateway announced that construction would begin on a 114,500sqm logistics centre following a €40m investment by Panattoni Europe.

“This investment is a clear sign of the confidence this developer has for the Leipzig area and Leipzig Airport,” said its chairman, Dieter Vornhagen.

“As a global hub for DHL, with tier-one automotive plus a ...