Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Bengaluru International airport is winning at handling perishables

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB or BLR Airport), in its commitment to enable faster and seamless processing of cargo shipment, has incorporated cutting-edge technologies and built cargo infrastructure that also provides finest and rapid distribution of perishable cargo.

Air India SATS and Menzies Aviation Bobba Bangalore terminal operators along with the 15 freighter connecting global destination play a key role in BRL Airport’s efficient logistics solutions and safe delivery of products. 

The cargo facility is powered by tech assets such as: Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS), Elevated Transfer Vehicles (ETVs), Very Narrow Aisle Trucks (VNAs) and high rise racking systems, lift and run systems (for ULD movement), reach stackers with bar code readers, and handheld devices.

The logistics solutions ensure that all farm-fresh commodities such as Mango, Capsicum, Baby Corn, Papaya, Sweet Corn, Pomegranate, Chilly, Gourds, Cabbage, Cauliflower, exotic vegetables such as Zucchini and Celery reach their destinations within 24 hours of harvest.
The cargo infrastructure provides rapid distribution of perishable cargo, making KIAB the most-preferred cargo airport in South India. BLR Airport has a dedicated cold zone- AISATS Coolport- with the capacity to handle 40,000 MT per annum and temperature zones ranging from -25 to +25 degrees Centigrade under the same roof. Menzies Aviation Bobba Bangalore, too, has cold zone, measuring 8,500 sft with the capacity to handle 20 ULD Pallets from 15 to 25 degrees Centigrade and 2 ULD for 2 to 8 degrees Centigrade.
24/02/20 STAT Times

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