Mangaluru Airport is home to one of the fastest growing cargo hubs in India in terms of exports. Since the year 2013 Mangaluru Airport continues to handle a considerable volume of cargo that departs as belly-hold freight. Most of these exports are to Gulf countries.
So, What is Mangaluru Exporting?
We the people are Mangalore pack like we are going on a one-way mission to Mars whenever we travel abroad. To satisfy our love for home food the export industry had boomed and created more job opportunities.
There has been a steep rise in Fish, vegetables, and fruits from the Coastal region. Other than this automobile parts are being exported.
Who Carries it? and where?
The major part of exports goes to Dubai, Dammam, Doha, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi. Air India Express, Jet Airways, SpiceJet flights and Air India flights have been main players in the cargo battle.
Who Carries it? and where?
The major part of exports goes to Dubai, Dammam, Doha, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi. Air India Express, Jet Airways, SpiceJet flights and Air India flights have been main players in the cargo battle.
Some Facts
During June this year, a whopping 649.54 metric tonnes of vegetables, fruits, and automobile spare parts were exported through mangaluru airport and 1,068.26 tonnes during the first three months of 2018-19. 2,251.17 tonnes in 2017-18, 748.16 tonnes in 2016-followed by 473.88 tonnes in 2015-16.
So, now you know what goes in the belly-hold freight with your luggage.
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