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up close to one-third of our total volume, customer focus stronger and even better.
Panza added. We continue to innovate, and are therefore,
"To meet growing demand, Etihad Cargo one of the preferred cargo airports in the
will shortly be launching a new cool chain country for agricultural exporters.
facility that will double the cool chain "Since time is critical in perishable logistics,
storage capacity in our Abu Dhabi hub. the airport has invested in infrastructure to
Our new cool chain centre will also provide ensure products reach their destination while
smoother transfers to Etihad Cargo’s Fresh- still offering the same freshness, quality, and
Forward truck fleet when products need to appeal to consumers. BLR Airport’s dedicated
be delivered in the UAE or be handed over We are very bullish cold-zone provides temperature zones
to the consignee at Abu Dhabi Airport, mak- ranging from -25°C to + 8°C under the same
ing the end-to-end journey of perishables about the export of roof. Another distinctive feature of the cargo
easier and safer. perishables from BLR terminal is the Plant Quarantine Inspection
"From our new cool chain facility in and Certification facility, which enables
Abu Dhabi, Etihad Cargo will continue to Airport and will therefore seamless and faster transit of perishables. The
work closely with customers and partners processes at BLR Airport are geared in a way
to ensure the smooth, efficient, safe and prioritise investments that all farm-fresh commodities can reach
on-time delivery of fresh products. A in this area with our their destination within 24 hours of harvest.
key component of achieving this will be "We are also exceptionally fortunate to
ensuring transparency, clear communica- partners as demand get round-the-clock support from the cus-
tion and the provision of accessible and toms, Plant Quarantine Office Bangalore, the
accurate information at every step of a increases. Agricultural and Processed Food Products
perishable cargo’s journey. We monitor Satyaki Raghunath Export Development Authority (APEDA),
and control external conditions and have Bengaluru International Airport the Karnataka State Agricultural Produce
robust contingency plans in place to miti- Processing and Export Corporation Limited
gate the risks associated with tempera- Airport (BIAL). "Our conducive geographic (KAPPEC) and the Government of Karnataka.
ture and other external factors so we can location and the infrastructure that we This has facilitated in creating a robust busi-
ensure cargo arrives at its final destination provide ensures cold-chain integrity and ness environment for perishables exports,
in perfect condition." seamless movement of perishables. Our helping BLR Cargo achieve the milestone of
Bengaluru Airport is the preferred upcoming partnerships with the world’s being a major hub for perishables.
cargo airport in South India, says Satyaki largest cargo-handling organisations for "In summary, the development of physi-
Raghunath, Chief Strategy and Develop- infrastructure and technology will only cal infrastructure and implementation of
ment Officer, Bengaluru International make the airport’s cargo capacity and the latest technologies and various innova-
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