Bhogapuram Airport cargo terminal launch likely in August-September
The Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport's cargo terminal in Bhogapuram is set to launch between August and September. The terminal, which is nearing completion, will have a capacity of 25,000 metric tonnes and focus on high-value shipments. This facility is expected to enhance the export competitiveness of Andhra Pradesh and support major industrial projects in the region.
- ▪The cargo terminal is over 98% complete and will be operational shortly after commercial flights begin.
- ▪It will handle approximately 25,000 metric tonnes annually, focusing on pharmaceuticals, perishables, and e-commerce.
- ▪The terminal is crucial for facilitating rapid air cargo connectivity for high-value exports from the Visakhapatnam region.
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With the State government scheduling the formal inauguration of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (ASRIA) at Bhogapuram in July, work on the dedicated cargo terminal has entered the final phase of civil construction, with preparations under way for its launch between August and September.Speaking to The Hindu on May 26, reliable sources tracking the project confirmed that more than 98% of the airport’s infrastructure is complete. “The warehouse works of the cargo terminal are currently being finalised.
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