A semi-automated cargo terminal at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city is likely to commence operations by the middle of this year. Phase one of the terminal, covering 21,000 sq m of the total 33,000 sq m facility, has been completed.
It is learned that the infrastructure work for the terminal, located near the India Meteorological Department (IMD) office on the airport campus, is complete. However, regulatory approvals from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) are still pending.
According to a news report, the terminal is expected to open before May once the approvals are received. With a capacity to handle up to 2 lakh tonnes of cargo monthly, the new terminal will support domestic and international shipments, including express couriers, pharmaceuticals, and other goods.