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Air cargo is and will remain a top-level priority for Schiphol Cargo is important for Schiphol. While the passenger side of Schiphol had to deal with an unprecedented setback, cargo volume actually increased during the pandemic. In the first six months of 2021 we processed more air cargo than ever before. An impressive result, especially if you think of the context we found ourselves in: much uncertainty and (sometimes) limited resources – both people and materiel were sometimes scarce. That we have had such a successful year is entirely due to the commitment of colleagues and chain partners. We should all be very proud of this.
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ir cargo is, and will remain, a top-level priority for Schiphol. The presence of
sufficient air cargo volume and logistical players is important in order to retain our airport’s qualitative network. Under our management, we have created an attractive marketplace for various chain players such as
shippers, forwarders and airlines. To ensure we continue in the right direction, in 2021 we once again defined our cargo strategy. This is built around five themes: • Maximising connectivity – thus creating an optimally connected airport with a strong intercontinental network. • Organising a seamless cargo process – thus we create a predictable cargo flow. • Contributing to Schiphol’s goal of being a sustainable and smart cargo hub. • Ensuring secure operations – thus we guarantee valuable cargo is protected and processed securely.
