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in transhipment volumes. For the period, in the Changi East development to almost
Changi’s top five air cargo markets com- double its handling capacity to 5.4 million
prised Australia, China, Hong Kong, India tonnes per annum in its end-state.
and the United States of America. Notably, According to Lim, the future expanded
air cargo traffic with India registered a air cargo hub will be smarter, more con-
strong growth of 21 percent compared to nected, and more efficient.
the corresponding period last year.” “As a global air cargo hub, strength-
Lim Ching Kiat, executive vice president ening service quality, and delivering
of air hub & cargo development, Changi reliability are Changi's key thrusts. To this
Airport Group points out that the airport end, Changi's strategies and priorities
has one of the widest networks in Asia are centred on fostering network and
Pacific, served by dedicated freighters and One of Changi connectivity, improving operational ef-
belly hold capacity. Airport’s strengths as a ficiency, and boosting handling capabili-
“One of Changi Airport’s strengths as ties through partnerships and community
a leading air cargo hub lies in our robust leading air cargo hub lies stewardship,” he informed.
network and connectivity, supported by a While infrastructure is one part of the
vibrant community of air cargo partners. in our robust network and coin, the airport needs to foster strong col-
Changi Airport is currently connected to connectivity, supported by laborations and reliable partners to main-
some 360 cities globally, with close to 100 tain its status as a global air cargo hub.
airlines including some 30 freighter operators a vibrant community of air Designed to handle an annual
that operate over 530 weekly flights,” he said. turnover of 550,000 tonnes, the ground
Southeast Asia in particular, with its cargo partners. handler dnata’s cargo terminal at Changi
burgeoning growth in manufacturing, Lim Ching Kiat Airport facilitates the movement of
trade, and logistics, is a prime area of focus Changi Airport Group cargo, including perishables, pharma-
for Changi Airport. ceuticals, dangerous goods, live animals,
“Positioned at the heart of this dynamic Airport Free Trade Zone and key aircraft engines and vehicles.
region, Changi Airport is committed to cargo facilities, Changi Airport can Sam Gould, head of cargo, ramp and
expanding our cargo network and reinforc- handle up to 3 million tonnes of air baggage services, dnata Singapore
ing our regional presence. We are also cargo annually. With fast-growing
focusing our attention on the areas of regional trades, Changi is investing
enhancing cargo handling capabilities, sus-
tainability, automation and digitalisation
over the near- to medium-term,” he added.
Supported by 70 hectares of contiguous

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