Liege Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport have entered a formal partnership to boost transatlantic freighter traffic and collaborate on sales and operations, reported London's Air Cargo News.

The agreement was unveiled at the air cargo Southeast Asia conference in Singapore and aims to strengthen ties between the two cargo-focused airports. It sets out a framework for joint marketing efforts, operational improvements and digital collaboration.

Executives from both airports and industry leaders witnessed the signing, which is expected to attract new cargo operators and logistics partners to both hubs.

Torsten Wefers, vice president sales and marketing at Liege Airport, said the deal reflects a shared vision for air cargo growth and will support shippers, carriers and the global supply chain.

Liege Airport saw a 23 per cent year-on-year rise in cargo volumes in the third quarter, reaching 334,956 tonnes, with aircraft movements up nine per cent to 7,262.

Zachary Oakley, executive director of Rockford Airport, said the partnership formalises existing cooperation and opens the door to new opportunities.

Rockford Airport recorded a 1.5 per cent increase in cargo volumes in 2024, supported by new partnerships with freight carriers.