Indian air cargo on a roller coaster ride
The Air Cargo industry plays a crucial role in the economic development of any nation. Comprising of airlines, air cargo terminal operators, ground handling service providers, forwarders, and custom house agents, the Indian air cargo sector reached 2.5 million MT by FY21. While the industry is aiming at an ambitious target of 10 million MT by 2030 set forth by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, it would need a determined effort from everyone involved to galvanize process improvements, sync all stakeholders including government agencies, and set short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals and more importantly execute them to perfection within the set timelines.
At the moment, the sector is going through an unprecedented phase as a result of the many disruptions along the way. Let's take a look at these ebbs and flows.
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has witnessed robust growth in international flight operations, connecting 23 international destinations in May’22 – the highest in South India.?The Airport continues to expand its international network and has also emerged as a major transfer hub in South India, supporting the development of India’s growing aviation sector.
Digital cross-border freight forwarding startup WIZ Freight has come on board Pharma.Aero as its full member. Pharma.Aero is a leading international cross-industry collaboration platform for LifeScience and MedTech shippers, IATA CEIV certified cargo communities, airport operators and other air cargo industry stakeholders. With this development, WIZ Freight will have access to its global membership network of LifeScience and MedTech shippers, IATA CEIV certified cargo communities, airport operators and other air cargo industry stakeholders.?
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IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, announced Bahrain as its 25th international destination in 6E network. The airline will commence new direct flights between Mumbai-Bahrain, effective August 01, 2022.?Sanjay Kumar, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer, IndiGo said that the new flights will enhance international connectivity and bolster trade, commerce and tourism between India and Bahrain which is known for its pearl diving and trading tradition.
Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry(FICCI) held a workshop for stakeholders to evaluate the progress and working of Krishi UDAN 2.0. The conference brought together experts from the Air Cargo Sector for highlighting the benefits of Krishi UDAN and how domestic air cargo players can work in convergence and create a seamless transaction across the value chain.
Even 7 months after the dedicated cargo terminal was inaugurated at the Chandigarh International Airport, its cargo handling dreams are still waiting to come true as it awaits approvals from the Customs. The dedicated cargo facility was announced 6 years after the Airport gained the International status and was being hailed to be the biggest in North India after the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.
The Kenya based airline Astral Aviation will soon enter India as it leases the world’s first converted Airbus A320 airplane to Pradhaan Air Express. The news comes at a time when Akasa Air is also gearing up to launch its operations and connect destinations less travelled to the mainland. Pradhaan Air Express will begin operations in India starting later this year, has already received the NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airbus A320 will arrive in New Delhi later this month.
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2 年The Indian market has evolved so much along with the overall logistics that more and more freighter companies are coming into India. The future is here in India is super bright. Earlier you had a small number of pax airlines only and now we can clearly see the entrants with pure focus on Air Cargo. This will be a great booster to the economy, logistics and supply chain. ITs worth to watch who will bring disruption to the market place.