India’s Largest Greenfield Domestic Cargo Terminal (DCT) Launched
India’s largest greenfield domestic cargo terminal (DCT) was launched at the Bengaluru International Airport. The Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB/BLR Airport), operated by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), has partnered with Menzies Aviation for the initiative. Bengaluru is located in the middle of the south Indian peninsula and has the great advantage of being equidistant from several places.
As per the BIAL COO Satyaki Raghunath, this domestic cargo terminal is one of the best and largest cargo facilities in Asia that will drive the growth of domestic traffic. From South India’s perspective, Bengaluru has over 40 percent of the cargo market share.
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Bengaluru International Airport is a substantial player in terms of passengers and cargo. By the end of this decade, it is expected to have somewhere between 80 to 90 million passengers and probably close to a million tonnes of cargo, the COO said. Eventually, we will have a saturation capacity of about 100 million passengers and certainly one and a half million tonnes of cargo. We are the third busiest airport in India in terms of cargo and passengers, he said.
Menzies Aviation EVP Middle East, Africa, and Asia, Charles Wyley, said: “Our new greenfield domestic cargo terminal at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, is a major step forward in our commitment to delivering efficient, reliable, and future-ready logistics solutions. With the rapid growth in air cargo in India – which is set to reach 5.8 million tonnes by 2029- this facility is designed to not only meet today’s demand but to scale for future needs as the industry continues to evolve”.
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Spanning over 7 acres, the DCT features a peak handling capacity of approximately 360,000 metric tons, with a potential to expand to 400,000 metric tons.
This 245,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility signifies a major milestone in Bengaluru Airport’s cargo handling capabilities, offering enhanced infrastructure and streamlined processes to meet the growing demands of the domestic market.
Bengaluru Airport has established a strong reputation as a leading hub for perishables. The airport is already the largest exporter of mangoes, coriander, and various other perishable goods. The DCT is set to further enhance its handling capacity.
The new DCT will have the capability to manage perishables. The terminal will also include dedicated storage areas for specialized cargo, such as valuables, vulnerable items, live animals, dangerous goods, and radioactive materials, reinforcing its comprehensive cargo handling capabilities.
