MUMBAI: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) witnessed a 6% year-on-year development in general cargo volumes (home and worldwide in the monetary 12 months 2023-24. International cargo volumes alone elevated by 10%, mentioned the Mumbai airport on Monday. The airport additionally registered a 20% improve in the whole variety of Cargo Air Traffic Movements (ATMs).
CSMIA at the moment connects with a community of near 700 cargo locations.”Automobile products, Pharmaceuticals & Agriculture products were the top 3 categories of products transported internationally via CSMIA’s Air cargo. In general cargo, engineering goods, and post office (PO) mail were the top 3 categories of products transported domestically from CSMIA, said the airport in a press release.
“CSMIA’s cargo facility manages a various array of products, with prescription drugs, agricultural merchandise, and cars being among the many main classes. On the worldwide scale, the highest three classes transported are cars, prescription drugs, and agricultural cargo,” said Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL). Meanwhile, domestically, the leading cargo categories include General cargo, engineering goods, and post office (PO) mail. These categories underscore the airport’s proficiency in handling a wide variety of goods, it said.
“The surge in e-commerce considerably impacted cargo operations at CSMIA. The festive season of Diwali observed a notable 87% year-on-year development in e-commerce shipments. The demand for perishable gadgets additionally skilled a noteworthy improve,” said MIAL, adding that mango exports were particularly prominent during the months of April to July 2023, accompanied by the export of seasonal cut flowers and chocolates during the Valentine’s Day period. Additionally, CSMIA handled its inaugural shipment of frozen ready-to-serve food products, such as Idli and Vada, using specialized va-Q-tec containers bound for Amsterdam, it said.
CSMIA’s international cargo volumes comprised 56% exports and 44% imports. London, Frankfurt, Dubai, Chicago, and Amsterdam were the top global destinations for outgoing cargo, while Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad led domestically. Top International carriers handling cargo volumes from CSMIA included Emirates, Qatar, and Cathay Pacific, along with Indigo, Vistara and Akasa Air as top domestic carriers.
To enhance the infrastructure and facilitate the adoption of advanced technology, MIAL said it is in process of building PEB (Pre-Engineered Building Structure) to enhance its cargo handling capacity in imports. “In addition to those efforts, CSMIA has pioneered improvements in cargo operations, notably introducing the Air Cargo Community System, Adani MIAL Air Exchange (AMAX), the primary of its form in India,” it said. “This system revolutionizes processes via SOPs, built-in programs, and digitization. Mobile apps like AMAX and Turant allow clear, paperless, and digital operations, eliminating bodily documentation for export consignments. Integrated processes like E-Airwaybill, e-carting order, e-CSD,, e-delivery orders, and e-gate passes guarantee effectivity,” it added. “The introduction of Digital Docket Delivery (D-Cube) for import gate go system additional streamlines on-line processing, lowering paper utilization and cargo dwell time,” it Sadi.
The recent trends in the industry indicate a notable rise in air cargo volumes, largely attributed to challenges in container movement in the Red Sea, it said. “In This autumn of FY 2024, worldwide cargo surged by roughly 22% in comparison with the earlier 12 months, showcasing air cargo’s adaptability in addressing provide chain disruptions and assembly market calls for,” it added.
CSMIA at the moment connects with a community of near 700 cargo locations.”Automobile products, Pharmaceuticals & Agriculture products were the top 3 categories of products transported internationally via CSMIA’s Air cargo. In general cargo, engineering goods, and post office (PO) mail were the top 3 categories of products transported domestically from CSMIA, said the airport in a press release.
“CSMIA’s cargo facility manages a various array of products, with prescription drugs, agricultural merchandise, and cars being among the many main classes. On the worldwide scale, the highest three classes transported are cars, prescription drugs, and agricultural cargo,” said Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL). Meanwhile, domestically, the leading cargo categories include General cargo, engineering goods, and post office (PO) mail. These categories underscore the airport’s proficiency in handling a wide variety of goods, it said.
“The surge in e-commerce considerably impacted cargo operations at CSMIA. The festive season of Diwali observed a notable 87% year-on-year development in e-commerce shipments. The demand for perishable gadgets additionally skilled a noteworthy improve,” said MIAL, adding that mango exports were particularly prominent during the months of April to July 2023, accompanied by the export of seasonal cut flowers and chocolates during the Valentine’s Day period. Additionally, CSMIA handled its inaugural shipment of frozen ready-to-serve food products, such as Idli and Vada, using specialized va-Q-tec containers bound for Amsterdam, it said.
CSMIA’s international cargo volumes comprised 56% exports and 44% imports. London, Frankfurt, Dubai, Chicago, and Amsterdam were the top global destinations for outgoing cargo, while Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad led domestically. Top International carriers handling cargo volumes from CSMIA included Emirates, Qatar, and Cathay Pacific, along with Indigo, Vistara and Akasa Air as top domestic carriers.
To enhance the infrastructure and facilitate the adoption of advanced technology, MIAL said it is in process of building PEB (Pre-Engineered Building Structure) to enhance its cargo handling capacity in imports. “In addition to those efforts, CSMIA has pioneered improvements in cargo operations, notably introducing the Air Cargo Community System, Adani MIAL Air Exchange (AMAX), the primary of its form in India,” it said. “This system revolutionizes processes via SOPs, built-in programs, and digitization. Mobile apps like AMAX and Turant allow clear, paperless, and digital operations, eliminating bodily documentation for export consignments. Integrated processes like E-Airwaybill, e-carting order, e-CSD,, e-delivery orders, and e-gate passes guarantee effectivity,” it added. “The introduction of Digital Docket Delivery (D-Cube) for import gate go system additional streamlines on-line processing, lowering paper utilization and cargo dwell time,” it Sadi.
The recent trends in the industry indicate a notable rise in air cargo volumes, largely attributed to challenges in container movement in the Red Sea, it said. “In This autumn of FY 2024, worldwide cargo surged by roughly 22% in comparison with the earlier 12 months, showcasing air cargo’s adaptability in addressing provide chain disruptions and assembly market calls for,” it added.
