Multimodal cargo hub at Noida airport set to be ready by November-end

 “The work on the multimodal cargo hub at Noida international airport (NIA) is going on in full swing and the ground filling work is complete. The foundation work is underway and it will be ready by November,” said Arun Vir Singh, chief executive officer, NIAL, and the Yamuna Expressway industrial Development Authority. .

 This project spread across 80 acres and being developed by Air India SATS (AISATS) includes integrated cargo terminal and a warehousing and logistics zone, said officials. “This ambitious project will offer a transhipment centre and as a warehouse zone for freight forwarders and integrators. The project will also provide for transportation facilities to support road-to-road, road-to-air, and air-to-road movements,” said Singh. Officials said the project is being developed as per the planned timeline. “Business development activities are also going on as multiple road shows were completed in May 2024, targeting international and domestic cargo agents, and airlines. Planned one-on-one meetings with MNC forwarders, shippers, original equipment manufacturers, and other stakeholders will take place from this month onwards for business tie-ups,” said Singh.

Facility tours and engagement activities are scheduled from September 2024 to March 2025 to familiarise stakeholders with the facility and ensure smooth collaboration and operations.

 Key events and meetings, including an ORAT (operational readiness and airport transfer) session, customs and regulatory meetings, and a launch event in December 2024, are also planned to ensure all operational aspects are addressed.