Cargo facility: Surat needs better air connectivity

The South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (SGCCI) dream of getting a fully functional cargo terminal in Surat remains unfulfilled as of now, after the AAI (Airport Authority of India) demanded better air connectivity before providing the required facility. The AAI is ready to prepare a terminal but only if the city airport gets more flights connecting more number of cities.
The two member team of AAI comprising of D P Singh, GM (AAI) and Y K Goyal, GM (AAI) was in the city to find out the potential of air cargo terminal at Surat Airport. The team conducted a survey of industries located in the city, their daily export and imports and also the infrastructure available at the airport. They found good business potential available in Surat, but were unhappy with the terminal's single flight operation of Surat-Delhi.
The team felt that without proper air connectivity, the terminal would prove unproductive, making the investment useless. "We know that air cargo terminal is necessary for a business hub like Surat, but AAI also needs some assurance before making the investment. It's encouraging that business community in Surat is awaiting the terminal and we have found many positive inputs here.
09/09/10 Rishi Banerji/Daily News & Analysis

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Categories: airports Sep 2010, Cargo Sep 2010