Bengaluru 2021: highest-ever cargo tonnage
Kempegowda Intl Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) handled an all-time high tonnage of 406,688 t of cargo in 2021, recording a significant growth of 28.6% versus 316,305 t in 2020.
International cargo recorded an increase of 32.8% with 265,873 t handled, as compared to 200,209 t in 2020. Domestic cargo grew at 21.3%, a throughput of 140,815 t versus 116,096 t in 2020. USA and Europe continue to be the top trade lanes from BLR Airport.
“The key factors that contributed to the cargo growth at BLR Airport are our resilient ecosystem that ensured efficient operations round the clock, focus on supply chain efficiencies, conducive geographic location, aided with robust infrastructure and technology,” said Hari Marar, MD & CEO, Bangalore Intl Airport Limited. (cj)