"Cargo Friendly Airports"  are increasingly playing a major role in the international airport network.

As a matter of fact, major airports are increasingly congested and really not in a position to cope with the expected growth of both the passenger and cargo transportation markets in the next decades.

On top of this, carriers, shippers and their agents are permanently looking for savings, in the actual tough international competition, in the air, as well as on the ground.

In this context, the "Cargo Friendly Airport" concept is the reply to these new and major trends and concerns. International "secondary" airports, close by major hubs, are ideally positionned to play this role.

On top of this, it represents a major card to all cargo airlines, which have to compete with the increasing belly cargo capacities. It is also a good manner for airlines to participate to "eco friendly air transportation" by CO2 emission reduction, with shorter routes and faster airports.

What does it mean and does it exist ?

Basically, 5 criteria define this category of airports :

capable to accommodate and handle any type of aircraft and cargo (general cargo, perishable, hazmat, oversized, high value…) in safe and secured conditions

Open 24/7, with no curfew, no night restrictions, with high-speed turnarounds, so as to maximize the use of the aircraft, which is profitable when in the air

Low costs when it deals with landing fees, technical assistance, cargo handling, parking, Jet A1…, so as to reduce the cost of the stop

Offering, on site, all related services : 24/7 customs, veterinarian and phytosanitarian services, freight forwarders, trucking companies…, with all the appropriate administrative certifications (live animals, perishables…)

Directly connected to highway network for immediate distribution of the goods and easy consolidation of outbound shipments.

To summarize, these "Cargo Friendly Airports" have the highest technical capabilities, offer fast, flexible and cost effective services, on a 24/7 basis, to the service of carriers and to the interest of shippers and their agents.



Where can you find them ?

Almost everywhere in the world "cargo minded" airports already exist in China, India, Middle East, South America and, when it deals with Europe, at CHATEAUROUX AIRPORT, which is ideally located to cover the West European markets.