Fruits & Vegetables: Bengaluru airport processes 1425 MT of perishables in April

BEGNALURU: Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB) processed 1,425 Metric Tonnes (MT) of perishable cargo in April. The Countrywide lock-down and subsequent blockade of district borders by Karnataka had a significant impact on the movement of cargo. As a result, perishables saw a 49% drop as compared to 2,770 MT processed during the same month last year. This drop was largely owing to restriction on transportation, shortage of farm workers and various other issues faced by farmers and shippers, the Bangalore International Airport (BIAL), the airport operator, said in a press release.

Despite numerous logistical challenges due to the lockdown, BLR Airport, backed with cutting-edge tech-assets for cargo processing, ensured that products reach their destination, while still offering the same freshness, quality and appeal.