Location FRA

Europe's #1

Strong Economic Region

The Rhine-Main metropolitan region, with its population of 5.6 million, has one of the highest gross domestic products in Germany. With a diverse mix of industries and a high density of companies, Frankfurt is one of the leading industrial locations in Europe. In addition, the world’s largest internet exchange point is based here.

Outstanding Location and Intermodal Links

Frankfurt Airport is located at the heart of Europe and is the most intermodal port in the world. The airport has direct access to the “Frankfurter Kreuz”, the busiest motorway intersection in Europe, and we also have our own freight railway station.

Largest Network in Europe

As an international hub, FRA offers not only freighter, but also belly-hold capacity to destinations all over the world. In 2016, 174 airlines served 412 destinations in 121 countries.

All the Top Players in the Market are located at FRA

All the top logistics companies and the majority of the big cargo airlines are represented here. A total of around 250 airlines, forwarders, cargo handlers and other logistics companies are resident at FRA.

Outstanding Service and Quality

Features such as speed, safety and reliability contribute to a high level of customer satisfaction. In recent years, on several occasions, FRA has been awarded prizes, such as the “International Cargo Airport of the Year” or the “Air Cargo Excellence Award”.

Infrastructure for all kinds of Products

FRA offers adequate and reliable facilities for all types of special goods. This includes, among others, Europe's largest Perishables Center, the world's most modern animal station, dangerous goods and valuable goods storage facilities. In addition, all relevant authorities are represented at FRA.

Ample Space for Expansion

Presently, the south of the airport is being extended by 27 hectares. Also surrounding the airport, large business parks are being developed, like for example the Mönchhof site and Gateway Gardens. This will allow a further attraction of airfreight companies and will contribute to the sustainable strengthening of FRA.

Active Community

With the creation of the Air Cargo Community Frankfurt the cooperation of all partners at our location has been institutionalized.

Infrastructure at FRA

We provide the full range of services. Frankfurt Airport has facilities for goods of all kinds. For most products, customers have a choice between several providers. All companies operate on the basis of highest quality standards and strictly comply with the legal regulations. Highly-qualified employees ensure the fast and reliable clearance of goods.

• Perishables

  Perishable goods are optimally taken care of at the Perishable Center Frankfurt (PCF), Europe's largest and most modern air freight center for perishable products. On an area of 9,000 sqm, it has 20 monitored temperature zones from -24°C to +24°C. A vacuum cooler and further pre-cooling systems ensure rapid cooling of the sensible freight. All relevant authorities are directly located within the building. In addition, the PCF has both GDP- and IFS-Certification.

• Pharmaceuticals

  FRA is Europe's leading pharmaceuticals hub. It offers more than 7,000 sqm of first line temperature-controlled and GDP-certified areas for the handling of pharmaceuticals. Additional capacity results from specially designated pharmaceuticals areas of many freight forwarders and other cargo handlers. And even on the apron, temperature-controlled transport is possible using special vehicles.

• Animals

  FRA has the world's most modern animal station at an airport. 50 highly qualified employees and trained animal keepers ensure a professional and appropriate care for an average of 110 million animals a year. In an ample total area of 3,750 sqm, handling, animal coordination and the activities of the Veterinary Inspection Office are combined.

• Airmail

  Using the latest distribution and sorting technology, multiple companies provide rapid and reliable handling of international airmail and express shipments.

• Valuable Goods

  Various companies at the airport are specialized in the handling of valuable goods. Their facilities include, among other things, high-security areas for the loading and unloading of trucks and the consignment and consolidation of goods.

• Dangerous Goods

  For the handling and consignment of dangerous goods of all classes, including radioactive cargo, FRA has ultra-modern storage facilities. Even storage for a period of more than 24 hours presents no problem.

• Express

  The major express companies DHL, FedEx and TNT are located at FRA. At the same time however, many airlines are specialized in this segment and offer dedicated express services.

• Heavy Goods/Special Sizes

  Frankfurt is a known specialist for unusual cargo. Whether particularly heavy, large or complicated to load – suitable equipment and specialists are available at FRA. The handlers on site offer individual transport and freight-handling solutions for special cargo on both scheduled and charter flights.

Facts & Figures

Frankfurt Airport is the largest freight airport in Europe and is also among the top 10 worldwide.

Rank 1 in Europe

Almost 50 percent of the total air freight volume to and from Germany is handled via FRA.

CargoCity Frankfurt

• 149 hectares (another 27 hectares are available for further development)
• More than 250 freight forwarders, cargo airlines, handlers and other service companies
• Customs and further relevant authorities
• 14,000 employees