Coimbatore: Air India has launched a customs truck facility at Coimbatore Airport to help exporters easily transport goods internationally.
This initiative will facilitate large size cargo transportation including textile machinery, readymade spare parts and clothing from Coimbatore, said Indian water officials.
At present, the 150kg cargo weigher per piece can be sent from Coimbatore airport, which can only accommodate a narrow body plane.
“This new facility will help traders to move a larger consignment to other airports that have a wide body plane,” an official said.
“Goods intended for exporting from other airports will be cleaned by customs at the airport coimbatore itself.
Cargo trucks will be sealed by the customs department after certifying goods, so they do not need to be certified by customs at the airport where the consignment is flown.
This facility will also help Cargo agent in Coimbatore to handle more shipping.
“This is the first facility, the manager of the Indian Coimbatore Air Station Girija Ramesh said.
“The truck system is supported by the digital process of Indian Air.
This will be very useful for the logistics community in Coimbatore.” The trading agency representatives attended the launch event.