South Florida air cargo project takes new step
Airglades International Airport has broken ground on a new US customs and border protection facility that will replace the airport’s current general aviation terminal. The USD2.1 million, 4,000-square-foot (371 sqm) facility is made possible through partnership and coordination with the federal and local authorities.
Strategically located in a logistics corridor less than 90 miles (145 km) west of Miami, the development will designate AIA as an official port of entry to the USA and create a major international multimodal logistics complex with a big economic impact.
With an overall airport expansion, AIA will be able to accept international cargo planes importing perishable goods, offering shorter flight times and reduced travel distances and road congestion throughout the transportation logistics chain. (ah)