Warburg/Paderborn, November 13, 2024 – Lödige Industries has solidified its position as the world’s leading provider of air cargo terminal technology. The internationally active company, headquartered in Warburg and Paderborn, has once again been included in the list of world market leaders, published annually by WirtschaftsWoche magazine. Lödige Industries' machines and IT solutions enable efficient, secure, and reliable transport and storage processes at many of the world’s largest air cargo hubs, ensuring that time-sensitive goods in air cargo reach their destination swiftly and safely.
From New York to Sydney and Hong Kong to Amsterdam, Lödige technology ensures smooth ground operations at key global air cargo logistics hubs. This includes the new Istanbul Mega Airport, one of the largest projects ever realized by Lödige Industries. Completed in 2022, the massive terminal for Turkish Cargo spans approximately 300,000 square meters, equipped with automated high-bay warehouses with 17,000 storage spaces, 30 stacker cranes, 15 elevators, and an integrated warehouse management system. Lödige designed a solution meeting the highest quality standards and maximizing efficiency. With the support of the Lödige Customer Care Center and an expert team on-site, the systems are continuously monitored to ensure round-the-clock functionality.
The company’s facilities move a total of 28 million tons of air cargo annually. Lödige Industries designs, delivers, and maintains a wide range of sophisticated transport and storage solutions, efficiently moving air cargo containers within terminals, thanks to a high degree of automation and innovations like driverless transport systems.
“We have been active in this market for decades and are very proud to be able to win over customers around the world with our pioneering technology,” said Philippe De Backer, CEO of Lödige Industries, celebrating the award. The air cargo industry is subject to many fluctuations, which require flexible systems capable of performing even during peak times. “Automation solutions for air cargo terminals are increasingly in demand to improve the efficiency of facilities worldwide. Tremendous value is handled here, so the reliability of the systems is of utmost importance. That’s why, from planning to implementation and maintenance, we are the best partner worldwide,” added De Backer.
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% of that revenue generated abroad and on three continents. Ownership must also be at least partly based in Germany. With a revenue of 240 million euros (2024) and an export share of over 80%, Lödige Industries holds the leading position in air cargo terminals.
Additionally, the company is a leading provider of automated parking systems, lift solutions, and material flow systems.
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About Lödige Industries:
Lödige Industries is a globally leading provider of logistics systems for air cargo, warehouse and industry, elevator solutions, and parking systems headquartered in East Westphalia. With branches worldwide, Lödige Industries delivers material handling solutions to a broad range of customers. Founded in 1948, the medium-sized family business specializes in the delivery of complex material flow systems from planning, design, manufacturing, programming, and commissioning to service. Lödige Industries is the world market leader for complex air cargo terminals.
