Located at the Northern part of Goa, the cargo terminal got operational in September 2023 and have handled around 2,300 metric tonnes in domestic sector and 1,700 metric tonnes in the international sector, thus making a total count of 4,000 metric tonnes of cargo handled till date.
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GMR AERO Cargo Logistics, a division of GMR Airports & Infrastructure Limited (GIL) is the first Greenfield cargo port at Manohar International Airport built in Goa. It is the newest cargo airport in the country. With the logistics industry growing at an immense rate, air cargo plays a very crucial role in contributing to the development of the industry and to the country’s Economy. With a vision of becoming the future logistics hub of the Western India, GMR developed the greenfield cargo terminal which really boost the manufacturers, exporters, importers by its state-of-the-art facilities for exporting temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals, agri-produce, aqua marine products, among others through seamless air-freight supply chain.
Located at the Northern part of Goa, the cargo terminal got operational in September 2023 and have handled around 2,300 MT in domestic sector and 1,700 MT in the international sector, thus making a total count of 4,000 MT of cargo handled till date. Goa and its catchment area has a total market size of 46,000 MT per annum. covering North Karnataka & Maharashtra with its enriched industrial and manufacturing hubs.
GOX Air Cargo has handled first ever international charter freighter of 25 MT of imports. Moreover, commodities such as pharma, perishables, e-commerce shipments, PO mail are being handled on daily basis. New business initiatives via bonded trucking along with domestic to international transhipment have also been facilitated. Presence of PGAs such as durg controller, plant quarantine are also within the cargo terminal premises.
The demand for air cargo transportation has increased significantly over the past few years because product life cycles have shortened and demand for rapid delivery has increased.
To cater this demand supply ratio, along with the most advance facilities, several domestic airline have taken on board such as IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, Vistara, Spice Jet. Total 29 destinations are being connected in the domestic sector. On the international front, Qatar Airways, Air India, TUI and Oman Air are currently operational along with upcoming airlines such as Gulf Air, Air Arabia, and Aeroflot. to connect globally by transiting through transit hubs. Total six International destinations are presently connected from MOPA.
