Lödige Industries named World Market Leader 2026 for Air Cargo Terminals

AAT Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport has the world’s highest elevating transfer vehicles (ETVs), developed by Lödige Industries. (Image source: Lödige Industries)

Innovative excellence recognised

Lödige Industries has once again reinforced its position as a globally leading provider of air cargo terminal technology. The internationally active company has been listed multiple times in the World Market Leaders index of WirtschaftsWoche. For decades, Lödige Industries’ machines, IT systems and automation solutions have ensured maximum efficiency, safety and reliability at the world’s largest air cargo hubs. Today, nearly every second ton of air cargo worldwide is handled using Lödige technology.

With the dynamic growth of e-commerce, air cargo operators face the challenge of managing increasing volumes with limited space and a shortage of skilled personnel. Lödige Industries meets these demands with state-of-the-art automation solutions that optimise processes, reduce operating costs and scale capacities flexibly.

Fully automated high-bay warehouses, intelligent conveyor systems, ergonomically integrated packing stations and autonomous transport vehicles enable consistently efficient material flow throughout cargo terminals. Integrated IT systems precisely control all processes and ensure the highest quality and safety standards. From New York to Hong Kong, Lödige Industries guarantees the smooth handling of around 29 million tons of air cargo per year for its customers. A new project in Abu Dhabi will further increase this volume in the near future.

“We are delighted to be recognised once again as a world market leader,” said Philippe De Backer, CEO of Lödige Industries. “This is not only a success for us, but above all for our customers, who remain competitive long-term with our solutions. Our technologies are designed to master complex logistical challenges and to adapt flexibly, scalably, and reliably to changing requirements.” De Backer added: “We see ourselves as a partner to our customers, delivering not just technology, but shaping the future of logistics together with them.”

About Lödige Industries
Headquartered in Ostwestfalen, Germany, Lödige Industries is the world market leader for air cargo terminals and automated parking systems and is also a leading provider of logistics systems for warehouses and industry as well as lift solutions. With offices around the world Lödige Industries provides material handling solutions for a wide range of customers. Founded in 1948, the family-owned business specialises in the supply of complex material handling systems from planning, design, programming and commissioning to service.

About the world market leader list
The world market leader list is compiled annually by Prof. Dr. Christoph Müller, Titular Professor at the University of St. Gallen. To be included, a company must rank first or second worldwide in at least one relevant market segment by revenue. Other criteria include annual revenue of at least 50 million euros, with at least 50 percent of that revenue generated abroad and on three continents. Ownership must also be at least partly based in Germany.