The government has expanded India’s transshipment air cargo network to improve cargo movement and ease of doing business.
Four additional domestic stations and two international destinations have been added to the network. Cargo moving through these stations will not require mandatory re-screening at the transit point.
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu flagged off the expanded phase of the transshipment cargo framework at the Transshipment Excellence Centre (TEC) at Terminal 2 of Delhi International Airport.
Transshipment Air Cargo Framework Eliminates Re-Screening
The government has removed mandatory re-screening of transshipment cargo as part of efforts to simplify air cargo movement.
The Proof of Concept (PoC) for Domestic-to-International transshipment began in June on the Chennai-Delhi-Frankfurt route.
Following the successful PoC, the government has expanded the network to four more domestic origin stations.
These include Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad.
International Connectivity Expanded
The expanded framework now also covers two international destinations — London and Copenhagen.
The move is expected to improve connectivity between Indian cargo hubs and major international markets.
It will also support faster cargo movement and improve the efficiency of India’s air logistics ecosystem.
Framework to Cover More Transshipment Routes
The government plans to expand the framework further.
According to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, the next phase will cover International-to-International and International-to-Domestic transshipments.
The expansion is aimed at creating a more efficient and integrated air cargo network while strengthening India’s position as a global logistics and transhipment hub.
