MUMBAI- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj global Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai (BOM)proudly announces the outgoing achievements of its cargo operations during the fiscal year 2023-2024, further solidify its position as a leading global cargo hub.
With connection to over 700 cargo destinations this fiscal year, CSMIA experienced a notable 6% year-on-year increase in overall cargo volumes, presenting a crucial step forward in economical recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Photo: By AurøusMumbai Airport Cargo Performance
The growth is primary drive by an impressive 10% surge in global cargo volumes. Notably, these volumes reached an awesome 93% recovery combined to their pre-COVID levels, indicating a robust resurgence in global trade and logistics activities.
This fiscal year witnessed a 20% increase in the full number of Cargo Air Traffic Movements (ATMs). This endorsement understands the airport’s message to effectively and flexily managing the rapidly increasing cargo volumes.
Mumbai Airport’s cargo facility exceeds a diverse scope of goods, with pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, and automobiles among the primary categories.
The top 3 transported categories are automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural cargo on the global front.
Domestically, the leading cargo categories include General cargo, engineering goods, and post office (PO) mail. These categories item the airport’s expertise in handling various goods.
The economy in e-commerce importantly affected cargo operations at Mumbai Airport. During the festive period of Diwali, there was a notable 87% year-on-year growth in e-commerce ships. There was besides a considerable increase in request for perishable items, with mango exports being partially prominent from April to July 2023, along with exports of seasonal cut flowers and chocolates during Valentine’s Day.
In a groundbreaking achievements, CSMIA successfully managed its inaugural shipment of frozen ready-to-serve food products, specified as Idli and Vada, utilizing specialized va-Q-tec containers bowl for Amsterdam.
Photo: Cargo PartnerInternational Cargo: Top Airlines and Destinations
CSMIA's global cargo volumes compiled 56% exports and 44% imports.
London, Frankfurt, Dubai, Chicago, and Amsterdam Emerged as the top global destinations for outgoing cargo, while Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad led domestically.
Leading global carriers handling cargo volumes from CSMIA included Emirates, Qatar, and Cathay Pacific, along home carriers like IndiGo, Vistara, and Akasa Air. This solidifies the airport’s strategical position as a key facility in both global and home airfreight operations.
Photo: Compounded by Aviation A2Z, Credits- Aneesh BapayeImprovements in Operations
It is simply a Bolster infrastructure and embrace advanced technology, MIAL is presently a construction PEB (Pre-Engineered Building Structure) to grow its import cargo handling capacity. Moreover, CSMIA has spearheaded innovations in cargo operations, notably introducing the Air Cargo Community System, Adani MIAL Air Exchange (AMAX), the first of its kind in India. This strategy revolutionizes processes through standardized operation procedures (SOPs), integrated systems, and digitization.
Mobile apps like AMAX and Turant enable transparent, paperless, and digital operations, eliminating physical documentation for export contracts. Integrated processes specified as E-Airwaybill, e-carting orders, e-CSD, e-delivery orders, and e-gate passes guarantee operational efficiency.
Additional, CSMIA has verticaled the Air Cargo Community portal in India, enhancing operational efficiency and supply chain planning. The introduction of Digital Docket transportation (D-Cube) for the import gate pass strategy further streams online processing, reducing paper usage and cargo dwell time.
Mumbai Airport embodies excellence in the global cargo industry, excluding unwavering dedication to efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. As it progresses, Mumbai Airport restores stealfast in its commitment to spearheading innovations, facilitating seamless operations, and adding evolving global needs.
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