record-breaking 952 metric tonnes of cargo handled at Guwahati Airport, marked by a 13.2% increase in transportation
The Guwahati International Airport Limited (GIAL) domestic cargo terminal at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) has achieved a significant milestone, handling a record 952 metric tonnes (MT) of cargo in July 2023. This surpassed the previous all-time high of 841 MT, representing a 13.2% overall increase in cargo throughput[1].
The airport's spokesperson emphasised that the GIAL cargo terminal continues to scale new heights, reflecting its ongoing commitment to operational excellence. The achievement was primarily driven by a 15.26% rise in inbound cargo volumes, with Delhi and Bengaluru being the top contributors to the substantial increase.
On the outbound side, Agartala and Imphal were the top-performing sectors. Outbound cargo saw a 5.24% growth, emphasising the airport's strategic role in facilitating trade from the region to major metropolitan destinations across the country, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
The growing role of Northeast India in national supply chains is highlighted by the performance of the GIAL cargo terminal. The terminal's continued growth reinforces its role as a key facilitator of trade in Northeast India.
Airport officials attributed the exceptional performance to streamlined operational processes, a committed workforce, and a customer-centric approach. The terminal's enhanced operational efficiency and growing reliability as a logistics hub in Northeast India were further highlighted by the significant increase in inbound cargo.
The terminal maintains high standards of efficiency and service delivery while handling increasing volumes. Its performance underscores its strategic importance in the national supply chain, and it is steadily cementing its position as a leading cargo gateway for Northeast India. This, in turn, facilitates economic growth and connectivity across the region.
[1] Source: Guwahati International Airport Limited (GIAL) press release, August 2023.
- The GIAL cargo terminal's growth in the aerospace and transportation industries, as demonstrated by the record cargo handling in July 2023, underscores its crucial role in financing national supply chains, connecting Northeast India with major metropolitan destinations.
- In the finance sector, the GIAL cargo terminal's enhanced operational efficiency and reliability as a logistics hub in Northeast India have contributed significantly to stimulating economic growth and connectivity across the region, showcasing its strategic importance and steady position as a leading cargo gateway.
