Italy’s Milan Bergamo Airport Expands Cargo Power With New BGY Logistic Park To Boost Global Freight Growth

Milan Bergamo Airport is strengthening its position as a major cargo hub with the expansion of BGY Logistic Park, a dedicated freight facility located on the northern side of the airport. The development comes as cargo operations continue to grow, with the airport recording a 30% increase in cargo aircraft movements during the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period last year.

The new logistics zone includes two specialised warehouses, with one managed by UPS and the second operated by SACBO through BGY International Services. Together, the facilities provide more than 11,000 square metres of space designed specifically for cargo handling. The area operates with its own customs access point and independent road connections, allowing freight operations to function separately from passenger services at the airport.

BGY Logistic Park represents a key part of Milan Bergamo Airport’s long-term cargo development strategy. The airport aims to expand its freight network, attract new airline partners and strengthen its role in supporting international trade, particularly the fast-growing e-commerce sector.

Operating 24 hours a day, Milan Bergamo Airport offers cargo operators greater flexibility for flight scheduling and logistics planning. Its approximately 3,000-metre runway also supports efficient aircraft operations, enabling faster turnarounds and improved connectivity for freight carriers.

The airport benefits from its strategic location in Lombardy, Italy’s leading industrial region and one of Europe’s most important manufacturing and economic centres. Its position provides direct access to a large network of producers, logistics providers, distributors and businesses, while also placing it close to one of Italy’s biggest consumer markets.

Cargo activity at Milan Bergamo Airport has shown strong momentum throughout 2026. Between January and August, the airport recorded 1,142 cargo aircraft movements, compared with 877 during the same period in 2025. This represents an increase of around 30% and highlights the continued expansion of freight demand.

UPS remains the largest cargo operator at the airport, handling more than 75% of all cargo aircraft movements. Other important operators include CAMEX and Georgian Airlines, which continue to support the airport’s growing international freight connections.

In terms of cargo volume, UPS contributes around 60% of the total tonnage handled at Milan Bergamo Airport. Meanwhile, CAMEX and Georgian Airlines operate flights with higher average cargo loads, supported by increasing e-commerce demand, especially from China.

With expanded logistics infrastructure, round-the-clock operations and a location at the centre of Europe’s industrial heartland, Milan Bergamo Airport is positioning itself as a stronger player in the European air cargo market while creating new opportunities for freight carriers and global supply chain partners.

Giacomo Cattaneo, Director of Commercial Aviation, Marketing & Communications at SACBO, said: “The growth of e-commerce is creating new opportunities for Milan Bergamo Airport, particularly for operators that need fast, reliable access to one of Europe’s strongest industrial and consumer markets. With BGY Logistic Park, our focus is on making cargo flows as efficient as possible and expanding the range of airline partners that can benefit from this location and infrastructure.”

Milan Bergamo Airport is aiming to strengthen its network of cargo airline partners, with a particular focus on the rapidly growing e-commerce market, where efficient handling and faster delivery connections have become key priorities. The BGY Logistic Park has been developed to support seamless cargo movement, allowing shipments to travel swiftly from aircraft arrival through customs clearance and into regional distribution channels. The facility is expected to significantly improve supply chain efficiency by shortening processing timelines and helping goods reach their final destinations within hours instead of taking several days.