‘Smooth customs check, digital integration vital’

Gautham Raju, Head, Air Freight, Indian Subcontinent, Flexport said, “As soon-to-be emerging logistics gateway, NMIA is scaling its cargo handling and global freighter operations by integrating automated infrastructure and positioning itself close to key industrial belts. Regarding customs, challenges do persist. While authorities have implemented Express Cargo Clearance System and the Indian Customs EDI System, the transition of freighter traffic has exposed bottlenecks like paperwork and processing delays. Stakeholders hope that in the coming weeks, customs and airport authorities will streamline clearance workflows, expand digital interoperability, and resolve teething operational hurdles to ensure smooth, predictable cargo flow.”

Pallak Kashyap is a reporter at CargoTalk, specialising in aviation and logistics. He covers the air cargo sector through news stories, interviews and on-ground reporting, with a clear focus on supply chains, operational trends and industry developments. His work aims to break down complex logistics narratives into practical, easy-to-understand insights for the trade. Beyond reporting, he closely follows evolving business trends and the forces shaping the future of global logistics.

‘Delays, inadequate forklifts ground support’ Sunil Kohli, Managing Director, Rahat Cargo said, “Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has been experiencing major cargo handling bottlenecks since it’s still short of cargo spaces, dollies and other facilities.

‘Reliability & execution are key to handling cargo ops’ Rajen Bhatia, Honorary Secretary, ACAAI said, “Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has the potential to become a major cargo gateway for Western India, but operational reliability must match its infrastructure.

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