en.Wedoany.com Reported - Clark International Airport (CRK) operator Luzon International Airport Development Company (LIPAD) has allocated 30 hectares of land for the construction of its Cargo City project, which aims to create an infrastructure hub serving logistics companies and modern supply chains.

Evangeline Tejada, Vice President for Commercial Development at LIPAD, stated at an industry conference that the proposed project is located in Zone 3 of the CRK Civil Aviation Complex and will offer high-utilization land parcels dedicated to warehousing, integrated logistics operations, and specialized cold storage facilities.

Tejada noted that as cargo demand and logistics requirements continue to evolve, the hub will be capable of expansion, development, and adaptation to future technologies, growing trade volumes, and changing supply chain models. The project's vision is to create a fully integrated cargo ecosystem that seamlessly connects air, rail, and road infrastructure, enabling faster and more efficient regional cargo transportation.

The Cargo City, currently in an active development phase, is specifically designed for next-generation logistics companies and aims to integrate advanced infrastructure supporting modern supply chains. Located near the CRK terminal, the project provides access to belly cargo capacity from commercial flights and is close to the National Food Hub being developed by Clark International Airport Corporation. The project aims to create an environment capable of supporting multiple industries, including e-commerce, perishable goods, electronics, and high-value manufacturing.

Tejada stated that by positioning Clark as a future-oriented logistics gateway, the project is expected to attract global logistics providers, encourage new investments, create jobs, and strengthen the Philippines' position in regional and international trade.

In addition to the Cargo City, other developments supporting LIPAD's vision of transforming CRK into a logistics and aviation hub are underway. A new Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) service provider will be located in CRK's MRO area. Although Tejada did not disclose the name of the new operator, MacroAsia Corporation recently announced that its subsidiary, Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP), has signed a lease agreement for a plot at CRK. The Department of Trade and Industry previously stated that LTP plans to build a second hangar at CRK with an investment of approximately $150 million over two years. LTP will join existing MRO service providers at CRK, including SIA Engineering (Philippines) Corporation, Philippine Aerospace Partners, and Metrojet Engineering Clark Ltd., among others.

In the cargo aircraft area, major operators FedEx and UPS are undergoing expansions. FedEx broke ground on May 18 for the expansion of its Clark gateway facility, which is scheduled to become operational in 2028. UPS's new facility will also become operational in September 2026, with new flights launching from CRK.

To support the needs of these logistics operators, Tejada stated that the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is expected to construct new aprons and taxiways at CRK, with completion by 2030. In April, BCDA awarded the design contract for CRK's second runway to a joint venture between Schema Konsult Company and Korea's YooShin Engineering Company, with a contract value of PHP 206.9 million. Tejada noted that while the new runway will not allow simultaneous takeoffs and landings, it will significantly improve support for cargo and flight operations.

LIPAD is also looking forward to railway projects that will connect CRK with other hubs and further enhance connectivity, including the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas Freight Railway project, which is undergoing a feasibility study, and the North-South Commuter Railway, which is under construction.

These developments are taking place against the backdrop of CRK handling more air cargo. CRK processed 93,900 tons of cargo in 2025, a 60.5% increase from 58,500 tons in 2024, and recorded 6,764 cargo flights, a 40% increase from 4,827 flights in 2024. Tejada attributed the growth primarily to the entry of Chinese cargo airlines and increased e-commerce demand.

Currently, 10 airlines operate 75 cargo flights per week to 14 destinations. Each flight can handle between 18 tons and 50 tons of cargo. Additionally, 15 commercial airlines offer belly cargo capacity on 318 flights per week to 23 destinations. Among them, three airlines have the highest cargo capacity per flight: Qatar Airways (12 tons), EVA Air (10 tons), and Emirates (23 tons).

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