Ad

Tag: 24 airports

Civil Aviation Ministry Identifies 24 Airports for Development as Domestic Air Cargo Terminals

Civil Aviation Ministry Has Identified 24 Airports for Development as Domestic Air Cargo Terminals.
Secretary for Civil Aviation , Shri Ashok Lavasa gave directions for drawing plans to develop domestic cargo terminals throughout the country.
Ministry Is Of The View That Air cargo represents about 10% of the airline industries’ revenue. About 35% of the value of goods traded internationally, is transported by air.Transport and logistics industries are closely related so far as growth and development of economy is concerned. Thus with a boom in economic activity, demand for transport and logistics is sure to be in demand.
Highlighting the importance of air cargo infrastructure in the country which is a barometer of global economic health, Shri Ashok Lavasa mandated that the works shall be in sync with the Government’s plan for development of air cargo facilities throughout the country and development of national logistics network for faster movement of cargo goods.