{"id":93315,"date":"2026-02-18T09:59:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T12:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/893382409"},"modified":"2026-02-18T09:59:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T12:59:06","slug":"fedex-breaks-ground-on-a-fully-automated-air-cargo-hub-at-navi-mumbai-international-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/fedex-breaks-ground-on-a-fully-automated-air-cargo-hub-at-navi-mumbai-international-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"FedEx breaks ground on a fully automated air cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Navi Mumbai: <\/strong>FedEx and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) today broke ground on FedEx\u2019s fully automated air cargo hub, advancing capacity in India\u2019s largest international trade corridor and strengthening its role as an integrated logistics and trade gateway for Western India.<\/p>\n

The \u20b92,500 crore long-term investment by FedEx will support the proposed 300,000 sq. ft. facility, designed as a regional consolidation and redistribution hub and developed in partnership with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. (AAHL). The hub leverages NMIA\u2019s multimodal infrastructure to strengthen Western India\u2019s international trade corridor. Once operational, the hub is expected to create more than 6,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities across logistics, warehousing, transportation and allied services.<\/p>\n

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The ceremony was held in the presence of the Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis; Mr Raj Subramaniam, President and CEO, FedEx; Mr Richard Smith, CEO, Airline and COO, International, FedEx; Ms Kami Viswanathan, President, FedEx Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA); and Mr Jeet Adani, Director, AAHL.<\/p>\n

Mr Jeet Adani, Director, AAHL, said:<\/strong> \u201cThis development reflects NMIA\u2019s long-term vision of building integrated infrastructure that strengthens India\u2019s trade competitiveness. With its proximity to Jawaharlal Nehru Port, industrial corridors and multimodal transport networks, NMIA is uniquely positioned to support high-growth export sectors and enhance Maharashtra\u2019s role as a global logistics gateway.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ms Kami Viswanathan, President, FedEx MEISA, said: <\/strong>\u201cIndia\u2019s competitiveness in global trade will increasingly depend on the reliability and speed of its logistics infrastructure. Establishing this hub at NMIA allows us to integrate global network strength with India\u2019s fastest-growing trade corridor, providing greater certainty, speed and efficiency to customers.\u201d<\/p>\n

The development will support trade flows across Southeast Asia, West Asia, Europe and the United States, embedding global network connectivity directly within India\u2019s primary trade corridor. Equipped with advanced automated sorting systems, dimensional scanning, high-speed screening technology and dedicated aircraft parking bays, it will enable simultaneous processing of inbound and outbound shipments and enhance routing flexibility and transit time predictability, particularly for high-value and time-sensitive sectors such as electronics, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals and perishables. The improved reliability is also expected to strengthen export-import capabilities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) while contributing to lower logistics costs and faster turnaround times.<\/p>\n

NMIA\u2019s cargo infrastructure is planned to commence with an initial handling capacity of approximately 0.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) annually, scaling in phases to around 3.25 MMT in its final development stage. This calibrated capacity expansion supports the airport\u2019s long-term strategy of positioning the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) as one of India\u2019s most advanced air freight and logistics gateways. <\/p>\n

Building on nearly three decades of operations in India, the hub expands FedEx\u2019s dedicated presence while supporting NMIA\u2019s role as an integrated aviation and multimodal trade platform in global supply chains.<\/p>\n

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