Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has broken ground on the first development at its Global Logistics Park. The 4.5 acre site is being leased by F&F for the development of an 80,000sq ft cargo facility with airside access and will include processing space, offices and a minimum of 18 truck docks. The site is expected to be complete in early 2025.
CVG is home to Amazon Air’s Hub and DHL Express’ Global Superhub for the Americas and express currently makes up the majority of cargo volume at the airport. As well as direct airfield access, the Global Logistics Park will allow cargo to be separated from passenger traffic, and distinct operating areas for cargo handling and multi-modal distribution.
CVG has two nonstop transatlantic flights to London on IAG Cargo (British Airways) and to Paris-CDG on Delta Air Lines and is the sixth largest cargo airport in North America.
F&F is a joint business partnership between Fred Murphy, chief executive of FEAM Aero (pictured, left, with Rivien Murphy) and Frank Tamanko, president of Cincinnati-based Bascon (right).
More than $33 million of federal infrastructure funds were invested in rebuilding the airside ramp and more than $3.6 million in Kentucky site development funds were allocated to the project.
Fred Murphy said: “CVG Airport has been a great partner for many years now, and when it comes to expanding your business and embracing new types of businesses, there is no better place to grow. This new development makes a lot of sense to us as we continue to expand our operations at CVG. With FEAM Aero’s deep roots in the aviation industry and our growing presence in cargo maintenance and support, this facility will enable us to further streamline operations and meet the increasing demands of cargo logistics.”
Frank Tamanko added: “This project represents a significant opportunity to leverage our expertise in building infrastructure that meets the demands of today’s evolving logistics landscape. By partnering with CVG, we are not only contributing to the growth of the airport but also providing the necessary facilities that will drive innovation and support cargo operations for years to come.”
CVG chief executive, Candace McGraw, concluded: “In recent years, air cargo has been booming at CVG. We are the only dual cargo hub airport in North America, and as we look to continue to diversify the airport’s capabilities, partnering with F&F made sense to launch development for general air freight activities at our Global Logistics Park. The groundbreaking of this development is a significant milestone in our vision to create a self-sufficient aviation ecosystem at CVG.”