India’s largest greenfield Domestic Cargo Terminal (DCT) in terms of designed capacity was inaugurated at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. 

The airport is operated by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) in collaboration with Menzies Aviation.

The new facility is aimed at enhancing Bengaluru airport’s domestic cargo handling capabilities. 

It is expected to facilitate improved infrastructure and logistics to accommodate the increasing demands of domestic air cargo.

Covering over seven acres, the DCT has a peak handling capacity of approximately 3,60,000 metric tons, with an option to expand to 4,00,000 metric tons. 

It includes 42 truck docks, over 400 cargo bins, conveyors with integrated X-ray machines, and around 30 unit load device (ULD) build-up and breakdown stations. 

The terminal is also equipped with 40 handheld terminals and self-service kiosks for agents to improve efficiency.