GOX expands horizons with first freighter operation

Goa's Manohar International Airport (GOX) - has reached a new achievement with its inaugural freighter operation. The GMR Goa team efficiently handled the first freighter flight, bringing in 25 tonnes of defence equipment. Mopa's cargo terminal successfully processed the import, marking a significant accomplishment in the airport's cargo capabilities.

In collaboration with Chapman Freeborn and BBN Airlines, the GMR Goa team facilitated this operation using an A321 freighter. Additionally, in an interview with Indian Transport & Logistics News, Thakur Purushtottam Singh, Business Head, Goa Air Cargo, GOX, said, "The route of the flight was Belgium, then Sharjah and finally to GOX." He also confirmed that the freighter was carrying defence equipment. "The flight will return today to Sharjah," added Singh.

"This achievement underscores our commitment to meeting growing demands of global logistics with efficiency and innovation," said Singh in a LinkedIn post announcing the first freighter operation from GOX and praising the efforts of the GMR Goa team. "A huge thanks to our dedicated team members, employees and partners who made this possible. Here's to many more successful flights and continued excellence in air cargo!"

GOX Airport achieved a significant milestone by starting dedicated cargo operations. Since its inception in September of last year, the airport has transported over 4000 tonnes of cargo by air, including pharmaceuticals, perishables, and 140 metric tonnes of mango shipments to Europe and other parts of the world, said Singh, who is also the Chairman of the AFCI Goa chapter, during the ACFI Goa Chapter launch on June 21. He also mentioned that he is focusing on elevating the logistics industry in Goa, emphasising the state's unique multi-modal connectivity within 100 km.