Inaugurated amid much fanfare in November 2021, seven months on, the cargo facility at the Chandigarh International Airport is still awaiting customs’ approval to start operations.
Even the rates for both domestic and international cargo, including perishable goods, that will be handled at the airport’s five cargo sheds were approved two months ahead of the inauguration. But the facility has failed to take off.
“Though the approval from security clearances is in, that from customs is still awaited,” said Rakesh Dembla, chief executive officer, Chandigarh International Airport Limited (CHAIL).
