‘Limited capacity, infrastructure, high costs & delays lead to congestion at terminals’

Rajen Bhatia, Director, Tulsidas Khimji said, “Congestion at airports, especially during peak hours, is a significant issue affecting the efficiency of air travel and cargo movement, limited infrastructure and operational bottlenecks contributes to delays, high transit times and increased costs. There are various factors that affect the trade like limited Capacity, high Transit Times and Delays, Increased Costs, Environmental Impact.
The Impact on Global Trade and Business:
• Uncertainty in Delivery Times: Congestion at airports makes it difficult to guarantee delivery times, which is crucial for industries that rely on fast, predictable logistics.
• Global Supply Chain Disruptions: Delays at major international airports affect the global supply chain, potentially impacting businesses’ ability to meet demand, especially in industries like e-commerce, automotive, and manufacturing.
Congestion at airports is a complex issue that involves not just the transportation of passengers but also the smooth movement of cargo. It has far-reaching impacts on costs, efficiency, aenvironmental sustainability and supply chain inefficiencies that hurt businesses and disrupt the flow of goods, particularly in critical, fast-paced markets like Mumbai.