Hubballi Airport Director Pramod Kumar Thakre informed DH that the upcoming cargo terminal
(at an estimated cost of Rs 60.6 lakh) shall have secured storage space for both inbound and
outbound cargo, a dedicated room for valuables and dangerous goods, along with provision for
commercial space that can be utilised by airlines, major freight forwarders/logistics players like
postal authorities and e-commerce players.
The 700 square metre cargo terminal shall have
annual cargo holding capacity 15,000 MT, he said.
He said the regulatory authorities have completed their preliminary inspection and the final
inspection is expected by end of January. “We are hopeful of commissioning the facility before
the end of this financial year - after complying all the statuary regulations in respect of aviation
security,”(sic) he said.
Industries and progressive farmers of the region are hopeful that the commencement of cargo
terminal will boost the economy of North Karnataka.
Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Mahendra Ladhad said that
the commencement of the cargo terminal can be a game changer for the industries here as it
would speed up transport of agro-based products (including food processing), chemicals,
automotive parts among others.
Currently, 35-40 export-oriented industries are making use of
the cargo service provided by Indigo Airlines. However, if the dedicated cargo terminal starts
operating, it would help several other industries to flourish in the next 15 to 20 months.
Horticulture farmer Shanmugappa Munavalli of Bagalkot said that earlier his grapes and raisin
used to be sold in neighbouring districts and states. “With cargo facility, I can even plan to
export it to other countries and improve my earnings,” he said.
17/12/20 Pavan Kumar/Deccan Herald
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