Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) in the United States have signed a sister airport agreement during Air Cargo Southeast Asia 2025 in Singapore, establishing a strategic partnership to enhance transatlantic airfreight operations.
This agreement marks a new milestone in international cargo collaboration, creating a framework to increase freighter traffic, launch joint marketing initiatives, and develop shared digital and operational innovations aimed at streamlining cargo processes and boosting efficiency.
“This agreement is a testament to our shared vision for the future of air cargo,” said Torsten Wefers, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at 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.”
Zachary Oakley, Executive Director of Chicago Rockford International Airport, added: “Liege and Rockford are both cargo-centric airports with complementary strengths. This partnership formalises our collaboration and sets the stage for exciting new opportunities.”
As two of the world’s leading cargo-focused airports, Liege and Rockford share reputations for agility, reliability, and innovation. Both serve as vital gateways for express operators, integrators, and freighter airlines.
Through this partnership, the airports aim to strengthen Europe–North America connectivity, while advancing sustainability, operational excellence, and data-driven logistics innovation in the global air cargo sector.