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<p>This study analyzes the structure of the European air cargo network by applying complex network analysis to Eurostat’s air cargo data from 291 airports in 2019 (pre-pandemic) and 260 airports in 2021 (pandemic-impacted), across 44 European countries. The results identify Leipzig, Cologne, and Paris Charles de Gaulle as key cargo hubs whose central roles strengthened during the pandemic. While the overall network structure remained stable, increased concentration&#xa0;around major hubs and fewer, more centralized clusters emerged in 2021. The findings highlight the resilience of Europe’s air cargo network and emphasize the significance of geographical factors in its evolution during crisis periods.</p>

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Geographical Analysis of the European Air Cargo Network: A Comparative Study from Pre-COVID-2019 to Pandemic-Impacted 2021

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    2025年12月3日

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  • Cem Ersoz,
  • Sena Kilic,
  • Huseyin Onder Aldemir

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This study analyzes the structure of the European air cargo network by applying complex network analysis to Eurostat’s air cargo data from 291 airports in 2019 (pre-pandemic) and 260 airports in 2021 (pandemic-impacted), across 44 European countries. The results identify Leipzig, Cologne, and Paris Charles de Gaulle as key cargo hubs whose central roles strengthened during the pandemic. While the overall network structure remained stable, increased concentration around major hubs and fewer, more centralized clusters emerged in 2021. The findings highlight the resilience of Europe’s air cargo network and emphasize the significance of geographical factors in its evolution during crisis periods.