Transport & logistics

Heart of Europe

Located at the heart of Europe, Wallonia offers companies strategic access to over 500 million consumers within 500 km. Its central location, combined with advanced multimodal transport infrastructure and a mature logistics ecosystem, makes Wallonia an ideal base for businesses looking to establish, expand, or optimize their European logistics operations.

Wallonia supports logistics for a wide range of sectors, from food and pharmaceuticals to chemicals, hazardous materials, and palletized cargo, providing investors with a reliable, flexible, and fully integrated supply chain environment.

Your gateway to Europe

Key Figures

1st
European densest road network
3rd
Inland Port in Europe
3rd
in Logistics Performance Index Global Ranking (LPI)
5th
Cargo Airport in Europe, operation 24/7

Central location in Europe

Wallonia is a globally recognized European logistics hub, serving both intra-European distribution and intercontinental transit.

Intra-European distribution: Direct access to major EU markets ensures faster transit times and lower distribution costs.
Intercontinental transit: Efficient connections via air, rail, road, and waterways enable seamless links to global supply chains.

This dual role as a European and international hub makes Wallonia a strategic pivot for companies seeking to optimize logistics flows, consolidate goods, and reach markets across Europe and beyond.

Wallonia provides a comprehensive, multimodal logistics network

Multimodal Infrastructure

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Road

Dense and well-maintained highways ensure smooth and rapid connections across Europe.

Rail

High-capacity freight terminals in Liège, Charleroi, La Louvière, and Athus provide low-carbon transport options.

Air

Liege Airport, the 5th cargo airport in Europe operating 24/7, is a leading European cargo hub, offering global airfreight services.

Waterway

Connections to Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Dunkirk facilitate bulk and low-carbon transport.

Warehousing

Approximately 6.5–7 million m² of modern logistics space along major corridors and distribution hotspots in Europe.

A Complete and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem

Beyond infrastructure, Wallonia offers a fully operational logistics ecosystem capable of handling goods from arrival to delivery.

Walloon logistics companies are increasingly adopting innovative solutions, including automation, digitalization, electric trucks, alternative fuels, and data-driven supply chain optimization. This ecosystem ensures investors can deploy operations quickly, efficiently, and sustainably.

Warehousing and inventory management, including temperature-controlled storage
Picking, packing, and e-commerce fulfilment operations
Customs clearance and regulatory compliance, including fast-track procedures
Local and international transport solutions (road, rail, air, waterway)
Value-added services such as reverse logistics, specialized packaging, industrial support, and enhanced security

Sector Expertise

Wallonia excels in logistics across multiple verticals:

E-commerce and fulfilment
Pharma and temperature-controlled supply chains
Food and agri-logistics
Chemicals and hazardous materials
Heavy industry and exceptional cargo
Express and palletized cargo
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This specialization, combined with a strong culture of customer service, ensures operational excellence and reliability for investors.

International Connectivity

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Liege Airport

One of Europe’s major air cargo hubs with 200+ connections around the world, with continuous expansion with its Masterplan 2040.

Port of Liege & Trilogiport

Connection to more than 800 destination around the globe through its direct access (whether it is by truck, by barge or by train) to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, the Europe’s second-largest freight port.