BLR Airport handles 17 pc more cargo in CY 2024
BLR Airport has registered significant growth in cargo volumes, processing 496,227 metric tons (MT) of cargo in CY 2024—a 17% increase compared to CY 2023. International cargo saw a remarkable 23% growth, totalling 313,981 MT, driven by increased demand for perishables, spare parts, engineering goods, and e-commerce shipments. Domestic cargo volumes increased by 9%, reaching 182,246 MT, spurred by seasonal perishable volumes and expanding e-commerce activity.
The Airport’s highest single-day cargo volume was recorded on July 11, 2024, with 1,884 MT processed. The key commodities driving cargo growth included agri-perishables, readymade garments, pharmaceuticals, machinery parts, accessories and spare parts. BLR Airport’s cargo network now includes 12 freighter airlines operating on both domestic and international routes, Key export routes included Singapore (SIN), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA), Chicago (ORD) and Muscat (MCT), while top import routes included Shenzhen (SZX), Singapore (SIN), Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG) and Frankfurt (FRA).
BLR Airport retains its pole position as the country’s No. 1 airport for perishable exports for the fourth consecutive year. It processed 63,188 MT in FY 2023-24, an 18% growth over PY, handling 28% of the country’s and 44% of South India’s total perishable air cargo.
BLR Airport processed over 10.8 million rose stems, totalling 411 MT, a growth of 14% to previous year. Similarly, mango exports saw a 20% increase to 822 MT and coriander domestic movement was at 5200 MT with a 53% growth rate, highlighted a release.