BLR Cargo and Shell India transform cargo management with advanced truck management system
With the launch of India’s largest Greenfield Domestic Cargo Terminal (DCT), Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) is not just expanding its cargo capabilities but also facilitating seamless logistics growth inside and outside the terminal.
With increasing cargo capacity, a rise in truck movement at the airport is inevitable. To meet this growing demand, BLR Cargo together with Shell Mobility has developed an Airport Truck Management Facility (ATMF) at BLR Airport. Already operational, this facility is ensuring seamless cargo movement, reducing congestion and enhancing efficiency, further strengthening BLR Airport’s position as India’s premier cargo hub.
The ATMF ensures smooth operations by streamlining truck flow, enabling real-time processing and providing driver amenities that enhance turnaround times and operational efficiency. Handling approximately 1,600 trucks daily, BLR Cargo has effectively addressed key inefficiencies such as congestion, delays and limited driver facilities. With over 250 parking bays, the ATMF optimises operations through digital processing, automated approvals and seamless cargo movement.
Technology-driven efficiency
By leveraging advanced digital solutions, the ATMF has transformed truck movement at BLR Airport:
* Automated, common pre-check-ins, paperless entry and digitalised pick-ups and exit processes accelerate truck clearance.
*Handheld devices for check-ins have slashed truck turnaround time from four hours to just one hour, with 78% of trucks waiting less than 20 minutes before entering cargo terminals.
*24/7 CCTV monitoring enhances security and operational oversight.
* App-based approval mechanisms enable faster, digitised truck clearances, optimising logistics efficiency.
Satyaki Raghunath, Chief Operating Officer, Bangalore International Airport Limited, said, “Given the significant increase in cargo here at BLR Airport, it was time to invest in solutions that can ensure seamless and timely movement of trucks, as well as the well-being of truck drivers by providing essential amenities. That’s where BLR Cargo together with Shell Mobility India conceived India’s first on-airport truck management facility with a fully automated paperless truck entry and exit process at the Airport Truck Management Facility and cargo terminals. This has meant that cargo movement is now faster, more efficient and better organised, significantly reducing wait times and congestion.”
Recognising the critical role of truck drivers in the cargo logistics ecosystem, BLR Cargo has prioritised driver welfare at the ATMF. This initiative underscores BLR Cargo’s commitment to improving working conditions while maintaining operational excellence.
With the ATMF, BLR Airport aims to enhance efficiency and sustainability in operations, strengthening its position as India’s premier cargo hub, as per a release.