Chennai: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has fast tracked creation of air freight stations (AFS), an off-airport common user facility, to handle air cargo across the country. It is a key project to be highlighted in the 100-day achievement of the new government, according to sources.
The AFS will help in penetration of international air cargo activities into manufacturing and consumption clusters located in the hinterland, as well as decongest air cargo terminals.
Better planning by airlines for export will be facilitated as advance information about Customs clearance will now be available.
The idea is to cut down transaction costs for companies, improve productivity, efficiency and enhance competitiveness. By providing AFS closer to production/consumption hubs, the air cargo industry would get the required support and boost, said sources.
The concept of AFS was first introduced seven years ago in Chennai to help customers take delivery of cargo in one or two days. However, it failed to take off owing to absence of an integrated approach involving all connected agencies.
The new government wants to revive the project with a few changes. This was discussed at an Air Cargo Logistic Promotion Board meeting in Delhi, said sources.
04/07/14 Business Line
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The AFS will help in penetration of international air cargo activities into manufacturing and consumption clusters located in the hinterland, as well as decongest air cargo terminals.
Better planning by airlines for export will be facilitated as advance information about Customs clearance will now be available.
The idea is to cut down transaction costs for companies, improve productivity, efficiency and enhance competitiveness. By providing AFS closer to production/consumption hubs, the air cargo industry would get the required support and boost, said sources.
The concept of AFS was first introduced seven years ago in Chennai to help customers take delivery of cargo in one or two days. However, it failed to take off owing to absence of an integrated approach involving all connected agencies.
The new government wants to revive the project with a few changes. This was discussed at an Air Cargo Logistic Promotion Board meeting in Delhi, said sources.
04/07/14 Business Line
