Kami Viswanathan, president, FedEx Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA), said: “India is a critical market in our global network, with North and East India playing an important role in the country’s growing trade and economic opportunity.
“Strengthening our presence in Delhi will enhance connectivity across these markets and support businesses as they grow and expand. It reflects our long-term confidence in India and our commitment to investing in the capacity and capabilities needed to support the country’s evolving trade needs.”
GMR Cargo City is a 50-acre integrated cargo and logistics hub being developed at Indira Gandhi International Airport that is anticipated to strengthen Delhi’s position as an air cargo gateway and support India’s growing trade, e-commerce and express logistics requirements.
The development has a total potential of approximately 1.5-2m sq ft. Phase 1 will comprise approximately 1m sq ft of development across nearly 30 acres. The detailed design for Phase 1 has been finalised by consultants and construction is expected to begin shortly.
Rajesh Arora, president and chief executive – commercial & growth, GMR Airports Ltd., said: “FedEx’s decision to develop its new integrated air cargo hub at GMR Cargo City is a strong endorsement of Delhi Airport’s growing stature as a strategic global logistics gateway.
“GMR Cargo City is being developed as an integrated ecosystem that brings together world-class infrastructure, technology and leading logistics partners to enable faster, smarter and more seamless cargo movement. This facility will further strengthen Delhi’s role in connecting businesses across North and East India with global markets, while supporting the country’s expanding trade and e-commerce ambitions.
“We are proud to partner with FedEx in this significant development and look forward to enabling the next phase of growth in India’s air cargo and logistics ecosystem.”
