Air India SATS signs pact with Concor arm to streamline cargo transportation

Mumbai: Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) on Tuesday said it has entered into an initial pact with Concor Air Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Container Corporation of India, to expedite cargo movement from the Inland Container Depot in Dadri to the Noida International Airport.

The collaboration would facilitate seamless handling of customs-cleared transhipment cargo for onward international dispatch, AISATS said.

It also strengthens AISATS' air cargo terminal operations at NIA by deepening its connectivity with inland freight networks, bringing together Concor's inland logistics and customs-cleared cargo handling capabilities to create a more efficient, integrated pathway for cargo moving from inland facilities to international air freight, the company said.


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Air India SATS' Integrated Cargo Terminal at NIA has been developed to handle a diverse range of cargo including perishables, pharmaceuticals, electronics, engineering goods, e-commerce shipments and express cargo.

Strategically located within the National Capital Region and connected to key industrial and consumption centres, it is poised to play a significant role in strengthening cargo capacity, improving logistics efficiency, and supporting India's growing trade and export ecosystem, the company said.

"The collaboration between AISATS and Concor Air is a step towards creating a more connected logistics network, linking inland cargo with international air gateways more seamlessly. With Noida International Airport emerging as a new gateway for global trade, we see significant potential to build an integrated cargo ecosystem that is faster, smarter and more competitive," said Bob Chi, CEO, APAC Gateway Services, SATS, and Director, AISATS.

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India is at an important inflection point in the evolution of its logistics and air cargo ecosystem. As global trade volumes grow, supply chains become increasingly time-sensitive, and more air cargo is routed to and from India, the aviation ecosystem in India has much to gain as one of the world's fastest-growing aviation freight markets, he said.

"We recognise India's strategic strengths and are committed to developing capabilities, infrastructure and partnerships that can help build this future" Chi added.

"AISATS and Concor Air Limited will leverage their collaboration to facilitate seamless cargo transhipment between ICD Dadri and the AISATS Integrated Cargo Terminal, supported by efficient cargo handling protocols, customs coordination, and streamlined terminal processes," said Vijoy Kumar Singh, Director International Marketing & Operations, Concor.

The arrangement is designed to enhance supply chain efficiency, minimise turnaround times, and maintain reliable service for exporters and shippers relying on the route, he said.

Noida International Airport is fast emerging as a critical gateway for international air cargo, and this partnership strengthens that ambition by deepening our connectivity with inland freight networks, said Ramanathan Rajamani, CEO, AISATS, adding that working with Concor Air Limited allows us to build a more seamless link between inland logistics and international dispatch and reinforces our commitment to positioning NIA as a hub that global shippers can rely on.