Cargo Breaking News
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) witnessed a robust growth of 17 per cent Year-on-Year in air cargo tonnage in 2024, with a growth of 23 per cent (313,981 MT) in international cargo tonnage and a 9 per cent YoY (182,246 MT) increase in domestic cargo volumes. The BLR airport reported its highest-ever annual cargo tonnage of 496,227 MT, reflecting strong performance in both international and domestic segments. The growth in cargo tonnage was mainly driven by increased demand for perishables, spare parts, engineering goods, and e-commerce shipments.
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, ready-made 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. The 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. 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.
