RIX Riga Airport trials live cattle logistics corridor to Tashkent
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Background ✨
RIX Riga Airport’s cargo capability included the 6895sqm Baltic Cargo Hub commissioned on 22-May-2025, with dedicated premises for live animals and integrated food/veterinary and customs functions, and a stated capacity of up to 45,000 tonnes p/a.1 Riga’s cargo volumes rose sharply in 2026, including 2825 tonnes in Apr-2026 (+95% year-on-year) and 4300 tonnes in Jan/Feb-2026 (+42%).2 3 Fly Khiva operated Boeing 767 freighter flights from RIX Riga and Liège to Uzbekistan, and selected Strike Aviation as its European GSA.4 Uzbekistan Airports also pursued cargo development at Tashkent, including plans for new cargo terminals targeting 120,000 tons p/a capacity by end-2025.5