Sharjah Airport Authority Highlights Logistics Services At Air Cargo Europe 2025 Event

Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) is actively participating in Air Cargo Europe 2025, a prominent trade fair for air cargo and logistics. This event is being held in Munich, Germany, from 2nd to 5th June. The gathering attracts leading global companies and institutions specialising in logistics, supply chain management, and air freight.

The SAA delegation is led by Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority. He is joined by Sheikh Faisal bin Saoud Al Qassimi, Director of Sharjah Airport Authority, along with several other representatives. Ali Salim Al Midfa stated that their participation aims to enhance the Authority's international presence and expand into global markets.

The exhibition provides a strategic platform for showcasing the airport’s vision for the future of air cargo. It highlights ongoing developments in the logistics sector and promotes Sharjah Airport’s competitive advantages. The event also facilitates exploring partnerships with key global players to support growth plans aligned with Sharjah’s ambitions and the UAE’s broader vision of a diversified economy.

Ali Salim Al Midfa emphasised that the airport is developing projects to increase its annual passenger capacity to over 25 million by 2027. These initiatives focus on sustainability and integration across cargo, ground handling, and aviation services following international best practices.

The SAA stand at the exhibition has garnered significant interest from visitors and industry professionals. It showcases various development projects aimed at meeting the growing demand for air cargo services. These include expanded cargo facilities, smart handling systems, and advanced digitisation for efficient shipment tracking and processing.

The display also highlights the airport’s integrated services known for quality and reliability. Thanks to Sharjah’s strategic location between Asia, Europe, and Africa, it offers connectivity with a wide network of regional and international airlines.

Collaborations and Future Prospects

The SAA delegation continues to engage in meetings with international cargo operators, logistics providers, and tech solution companies. They discuss potential collaborations on joint projects while highlighting incentives and streamlined procedures offered by Sharjah Airport to investors and business partners.

Sharjah Airport's involvement in this global exhibition underscores its commitment to supporting international supply chains. It aims to deliver advanced cargo solutions that enhance air freight connectivity across continents.

Significant Growth in Air Cargo Operations

In early 2025, Sharjah Airport experienced notable growth in air cargo operations. The airport handled over 52,000 tons of freight during the first quarter alone. Additionally, it managed 3,000 tons through sea-air cargo integration—demonstrating diversification in operational models and responsiveness to evolving partner needs worldwide.

With inputs from WAM