Client testimonials:
What others say
Structured and effective
“BeCon Projects has been working since 2013 as lead consultant for planning our new cargo hub covering also the related infrastructure at Vantaa airport, Helsinki. We are satisfied with the know-how and service BeCon Projects has provided for us during these years.”
Janne Tarvainen in his role as Managing Director for Finnair Cargo in 2018
Gold standard by BeCon
“Cannot say enough great things about BeCon! Your guidance and support on this project make our JFK development the gold standard for which future opportunities are measured. Thank you, Uwe Beck, and Christian Leffler.”
Bryan Rosenberger, Vice President of design & construction at realterm, 2025
Innovative and resourceful
“The ASRS has been a resounding success for Swissport Ghana, in allowing us to gain entry into an extremely difficult market, with the use of technology, we have managed to attain 70% of the cargo market in Ghana.”
Chris Goodsir in his role as Country Manager for Swissport Ghana Ltd. in 2020
BeCon Projects Use Case: airBaltic Cargo Hub – RIX
Client: Air Baltic Corporation AS
Location: RIX Riga Airport, Latvia
Project Duration: 2019–2025
Scope of our services
BeCon Projects GmbH served as a key strategic and technological partner throughout the development of the airBaltic Cargo Hub – one of the most advanced and multifunctional cargo facility in the Baltic region.
Our responsibilities included:
– Master Planning: Development of the overall infrastructure masterplan on a 15,000 sqm land plot, including a 5,200 sqm building footprint.
– Architectural Pre-Design: Creation of the architectural pre-design, which formed the basis for the entire infrastructure and facility design later developed by airBaltic.
– Operational Concept Design: Comprehensive design of cargo operations, supporting both conventional cargo flows and specialized handling services.
– Material Handling System (MHS) Consultancy: Concept development and technological consulting; execution of RFP, FAT, and SAT procedures; technical supervision during installation; coordination with building designers and civil contractors.
– FIDIC Engineer Role: Full project oversight in accordance with FIDIC guidelines, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery.
Project Highlights
– Facility Specifications: Total area: 6,895 sqm; Capacity: 45,000 tons of air cargo annually; Direct cargo apron access at RIX Riga Airport
– Integrated Features: The special characteristic of this hub is that it combines airBaltic’s core Mail-Handling business with a full scope of air cargo handling capability, from a full wide body freighter (ie 20ft handling, main deck ULD handling) to narrow body bulk hold cargo and special commodities like DGR, AVI, PIL/CRT, FRO, PER, RRY, VAL, VUN etc., EU point of entry with Food & Veterinary services on site and 10ft ULD & 5ft ULD landside BUP handling capabilities.
– The mail sorting belt is designed for cross-use of mail and bulk-hold cargo shipments up to 30 kgs, allowing a single operator to handle multiple destinations – be it transit, terminating or outbound – using mail handling software and cargo handling software.
It has direct air side access and uses automatic detection of radioactive material and video analytics for airside security along its airside.
– Sustainability & Technology: Implementation of BREEAM sustainability standards; BIM-driven coordination and 3D model integration; Laser scanning of infrastructure for MHS pit accuracy
Client testimonial use case Air Baltic RIX
Trusted Partner for Complex Infrastructure Projects
BeCon Projects GmbH demonstrated high levels of professionalism, technical competence, and problem-solving agility. Their contribution was crucial for the success of this complex infrastructure project, and we confidently recommend them as a reliable partner in aviation logistics.
Romāns Romietis, VP Procurement and Administration, Air Baltic Corporation AS, 2025
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