Chicago Rockford International (RFD) signed a sister airport agreement with Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium at the Air Cargo South East Asia event in Singapore on 30 October. Under the deal, the two gateways aim to increase freighter traffic between the two airports, launch joint marketing and sales initiatives to attract new cargo operators and logistics partners and collaborate on operational and digital projects to streamline processes and enhance service quality.
Rockford executive director, Zachary Oakley, said: “Liege and Rockford are both cargo-centric airports with complementary strengths. This partnership formalizes our collaboration and sets the stage for exciting new opportunities.”
Liege vice president of sales and marketing of said Torsten Wefers, added: “This agreement is a testament to our shared vision for the future of air cargo. Together with Chicago Rockford International Airport, we are building a robust transatlantic corridor that will benefit shippers, carriers, and the global supply chain.”
