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Key Points

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Four new domestic origin stations and two new international destinations added to the cargo network.

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Cargo volume through Delhi’s Transshipment Excellence Centre has reached roughly 280 metric tonnes since the pilot began.

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Plane utilisation improved from 75% to almost 100%, meaning flights are carrying more goods.

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Average end‑to‑end transit time on the Chennai‑Delhi‑Frankfurt corridor reduced from 60 hours to 20 hours.

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New security procedures allow cargo to move through Transfer Cargo Security Hold Areas without mandatory re‑screening, speeding up handling.

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Summary

The added routes connect Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad with London and Copenhagen, boosting international trade.

A recent test showed that moving cargo through Delhi cut total travel time from about 60 hours to 20 hours.

Air India’s cargo capacity on these routes is expected to rise from 1,763 to 3,183 metric tonnes per month, an increase of nearly 80%.

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New Words to Learn

9 words
transshipment
the process of moving goods from one aircraft to another during a shipment
cargo
large items or shipments transported by airplane
hub
a central airport that connects many flights and routes
turnaround time
the period needed for an aircraft to unload, reload, and prepare for the next flight
congestion
a situation where too many planes or goods are in one area, causing delays
proof of concept
a trial run that demonstrates an idea works as intended
metric tonne
a unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms (about 2,200 pounds)
utilisation
the degree to which an aircraft’s cargo space is filled
security safeguards
measures taken to ensure cargo is safe and protected
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