Cargo Volumes Luxembourg
Luxembourg Cargo Volumes
(2019–2026)
Air Cargo – Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
| Year | Air Cargo (tons) |
|---|---|
| 2019 | ~893,000 |
| 2020 | ~947,000 |
| 2021 | 1,125,000 |
| 2022 | 975,000 |
| 2023 | ~829,000 |
| 2024 | 830,468 |
| 2025 | ~840,000–850,000* |
| 2026 | YTD only (full year not available) |
*Estimated based on airport freight traffic data released during 2025; final annual figure not yet officially published. [paperjam.lu], [lux-airport.lu], [data.public.lu], [seo.nl]
Key Air Cargo Insights
- Luxembourg Airport handled a record 1.125 million tonnes in 2021, driven by pandemic-related freight demand. [paperjam.lu]
- Volumes declined to 975,000 tonnes in 2022 as global air cargo markets normalized. [paperjam.lu]
- In 2024, Luxembourg Airport processed 830,468 tonnes, maintaining its position among Europe's Top 10 cargo airports. [lux-airport.lu], [seo.nl]
- LuxairCargo's infrastructure is capable of handling up to 1.2 million tonnes annually. [paperjam.lu]
Rail Freight (Luxembourg)
Available published indicators:
| Year | Rail Freight Indicator |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.215 billion tonne-km transported by CFL freight activities |
| 2024 | 90,847 road shipments shifted to rail |
These are the latest publicly reported rail freight performance indicators from CFL Group. [download.rtl.lu]
Inland Waterway / Barge Freight (Port of Mertert)
| Year | River Freight Volume |
|---|---|
| 2023 | ~790,000 tonnes |
| 2024 | ~1.2 million tonnes |
The Port of Mertert reported nearly 1.2 million tonnes of total traffic in 2024, an increase of more than 10% versus 2023. [portmertert.lu], [logistics.public.lu]
Port of Mertert Infrastructure
- Luxembourg's only trimodal platform (road–rail–water). [logistics.public.lu], [transports.public.lu]
- 20,000 m² container terminal. [luxport.lu]
- 150,000 m² storage area. [logistics.public.lu], [luxport.lu]
- River traffic consists mainly of steel products, petroleum products, agricultural products, construction materials, and containers. [logistics.public.lu], [transports.public.lu]