Srinagar airport starts cargo operation with new facilities

By: Javaid Malik MK

Srinagar

Srinagar airport has started the cargo operations from its new cargo complex which has been built at the cost of 14 crores and can house all the items which have very less shelf life.

Now people can send items of such nature out from Srinagar through this cargo as in this new complex there is provision for cold storage, sensitive goods.

According to a statement, issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Director Srinagar Airport said that today they commenced the cargo operations from new domestic cargo complex. “This infrastructure has been created at a cost of more than Rs. 14 crores. In this new complex we have made provisions for cold storage, sensitive goods, and dangerous goods also.”

The statement reads that this was not available in the old Cargo complex and they have installed two X-ray machines for screening of the cargo. “The entire complex is covered with CCTV monitoring to ensure safety and security of the Cargo. This complex will be entirely managed by our own staff on Regulated Agent basis.”

It reads that the exporters and importers of cargo in the catchment area of Srinagar airport can look forward to improved services, facilities and efficient prompt handling of their valuable cargo from the airport. “This is a step forward in our quest to serve our valuable customers and stakeholders to the best of our ability.”

With KNS inputs