QAIA’s new cargo facility becomes operational

The new cargo warehouse at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), equipped with cargo handling technology by Lödige Industries for Aviation Handling Service (AHS), a partner of Menzies Aviation, is now officially in operation. The terminal spans 8,000 square meters, and handling capacity will increase to 60,000 tons per year. Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Jaafer Hassan, Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and numerous guests, the facility was ceremoniously inaugurated. The cargo terminal will significantly strengthen Jordan’s position as a major logistics hub in the Middle East. “AHS Jordan’s mission is to transform the cargo terminal at Queen Alia International Airport into a leading hub for regional and international trade. To achieve this goal, we rely on advanced automated handling technologies from market leader Lödige Industries to streamline cargo processes, create a safe working environment and meet the growing demands of our customers now and in the future”, says Dominique Ceulemans, Managing Director at AHS Jordan.

The fully equipped new cargo terminal enables AHS/Menzies in Amman to automate cargo handling and provide its customers with a high-performance service for long-term growth at Queen Alia International Airport. The delivered systems include a fully automated storage system for 136 Unit Load Devices (ULDs) with an Elevating Transfer Vehicle (ETV) to ensure reliable, fast and efficient storage and retrieval processes. Furthermore, the facility features ergonomic construction/break workstations (EWS), storage racks to maximize shipping capacity and a ULD control system for seamless monitoring with material flow management in conjunction with the latest Cargo Management System from Menzies.