Cargo Breaking News
Rajen Bhatia, Chairman, ACAAI Western Region, said, “While the exact commencement date for cargo operations at Navi Mumbai International Airport is yet to be announced, the industry is already looking forward to the opportunities it will bring. As one of India’s most anticipated infrastructure projects, NMIAL holds the potential to significantly reshape cargo movement, especially in the western region. We expect the airport to offer world-class facilities, efficient customs clearance, and seamless multimodal connectivity that will help reduce transit times and logistics costs. The additional capacity will also help ease the pressure on Mumbai International Airport, which has long been operating at near full capacity. For the logistics and freight forwarding community, the new airport could open up greater opportunities in handling specialised cargo, such as pharmaceuticals, perishables, and express shipments more effectively. Its proximity to JNPT and proposed integrated logistics zones could further strengthen sea-air connectivity and help position India as a more competitive logistics hub in the region.
We look forward to the timely launch of cargo operations and to working collaboratively with stakeholders to realize its full potential.”
