In the first half of 2025, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol handled a total of 688,000 tonnes of air cargo, representing a 6.8% decrease (–50,000 tonnes) compared to H1 2024. This decline was mainly driven by lower volumes earlier in the year and in June. The June decrease was impacted by temporary operational factors such as reduced handling capacity caused by IT system transitions and a freight facility relocation.
The cargo ratio between belly and full freighter stood at 44% / 56%, compared to 41% / 59% in H1 2024. This indicates a shift towards more belly freight, a trend expected to continue in the coming years. Belly cargo volumes declined slightly by 1.1%, largely due to lower volumes in June. Approximately 20% of all passenger flights at Schiphol carry cargo in the belly hold.
The number of full freighter air traffic movements (ATMs) reached 7,534, which is 2.6% lower than in the same period last year. Due to a lower average load factor, full freighter tonnage saw a more pronounced decline of 10.7% year-on-year.
The first half of 2025 brought both challenges and opportunities. We continue working closely with all stakeholders to enhance capacity, stability and long-term performance across our cargo operations.