Frankfurt Airport (FRA) said plans are currently underway to build a new air cargo warehouse for the global air and sea freight provider, Kühne+Nagel, expanding its CargoCity South, the dedicated air cargo and logistics zone located on the southern side of FRA in Germany. 

The facility is set to be completed by 2028.

Fraport, Frankfurt Airport's operator, and Kühne+Nagel have signed a respective lease agreement for the new building. By launching this project, Fraport AG's real estate management has set yet another milestone in further developing CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport as a leading air cargo location.

 (Source: Fraport)

Julia Kranenberg, executive board member and chief retail and real sstate officer (CRO) at Fraport AG, said the new warehouse will be a modern, efficient air cargo facility, offering this leading logistics company exceptional opportunities for growth and expansion at Europe’s foremost cargo hub.

Martin Schäfer, SVP Air Logistics Germany at Kühne+Nagel, noted that Frankfurt is a "key global gateway" in the Kuehne+Nagel air logistics network.

"As supply chains become more dynamic, our new cargo facility provides the infrastructure, capacity, and connectivity needed to support our growth ambitions and keep goods moving. This enables us to better serve customers in fast-growing sectors like healthcare, semiconductors, high tech, and cloud infrastructure," Schäfer said.

Fraport will oversee the construction of the new warehouse, which will remain part of its building inventory.

Kühne+Nagel has been present at the FRA global cargo hub for more than 20 years, and leasing the new warehouse will further strengthen its presence at the location.

The construction site for the new warehouse is part of FRA’s Air Cargo Area 2 and measures approximately 16,900 square meters. It is conveniently situated right next to airport access gate Tor 31.

The building will feature 7,600 square meters of warehouse space, plus an additional 1,100 square meters of offices and social areas. Equipped with 16 gates and truck docks, the facility will provide ample space for driving and maneuvering.

Fraport said moreover, it has been conceptualized to adhere to stringent environmental criteria. On the roof, a large PV system will be constructed that will feed green electricity into the airport’s grid. Fraport also aims to have the building certified according to the Gold Award from the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB).

The new facility is a key component of Fraport's strategy to actively participate in the growth of the air cargo market. As part of this strategy, Fraport has developed its CargoHub masterplan, aimed at further strengthening the FRA cargo location over the coming years.

The masterplan comprises three key initiatives: space optimization, space development, and digitalization and process innovation. Through these measures, Fraport is working to sustainably develop the FRA cargo hub to meet growing demand.

This will ensure that partners and customers in Frankfurt continue to benefit from optimal growth conditions – including high connectivity, modern infrastructure, and efficient processes.