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Bengaluru, September 17, 2025 — Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS), through its wholly owned special purpose vehicle (SPV) AISATS Noida Cargo Terminal Private Limited (ANCTPL), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Afcom Holdings Ltd. to initiate freighter operations at the upcoming Noida International Airport (DXN). This collaboration marks a pivotal stride toward transforming DXN into North India’s premier cargo gateway, complementing major hubs like Delhi and Mumbai, and advancing India’s ambition to become a global trade powerhouse.
More than a routine agreement, this partnership signals a strategic leap in India’s cargo ecosystem, as AISATS’ combines its infrastructure capabilities with Afcom’s growing international freighter network. Through this collaboration, both companies will deliver best-in-class freighter services at DXN airport and launch Afcom’s freighter services at the airport’s Integrated Cargo Terminal, which is part of AISATS’ Multi-Modal Cargo Hub (MMCH). The partnership will expand capacity across diverse cargo verticals including perishables, pharma, e-commerce, high-value and express shipments, directly strengthening North India’s international trade connectivity.
The work at the MMCH at Noida International Airport is progressing rapidly. Spanning 87 acres, it will include a 30-acre Integrated Cargo Terminal (initial capacity: 250,000 MT per annum) and a 57-acre Integrated Warehousing and Logistics Zone. The upcoming hub will include modern trucking facilities, docking bays, and a COSYS+ Cargo Management System that digitizes cargo handling for real-time visibility and transparency.
Mr. Ramanathan Rajamani, CEO, AISATS, remarked, “This MoU with Afcom Holdings is fundamentally reshaping how North India connects with global trade. With Noida International Airport’s strategic location and sophisticated infrastructure, our Integrated Cargo Terminal will become a central link within global supply chains. Together, with Afcom, we are confident of delivering seamless, efficient, and competitive logistics, contributing significantly to economic growth, job creation, and reinforcing India’s role in international trade under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.”
Capt. Deepak Parasuraman, Managing Director, Afcom Holdings Ltd., added, “We are pleased to partner with AISATS to launch our freighter operations at Noida International Airport. This collaboration represents a strategic expansion of our network and strengthens our ability to serve high-growth markets with enhanced efficiency. With AISATS’ world-class cargo infrastructure, we aim to provide a seamless, reliable logistics ecosystem, from North India to the ASEAN region and beyond. This partnership is more than cargo movement, it is a strategic enabler of trade, exporter empowerment, and global supply chain resilience.”
The AISATS – Afcom collaboration provides a sustainable solution for electronics, perishables, auto components, and temperature-sensitive goods, delivering efficiency and competitive advantage to Indian exporters while attracting foreign investment into the logistics and manufacturing sectors. The MMCH at DXN is expected to catalyze regional growth and employment by creating thousands of jobs across logistics, cargo handling, and food processing. With a Coolport planned in Phase 2, the facility will serve as a robust cold-chain infrastructure to minimize post-harvest losses, boost farmer incomes, and enhance India’s agri-export competitiveness. By integrating multimodal capabilities, digital logistics, and sustainability-focused design, the hub is poised to transform Noida International Airport into India’s most future-ready cargo gateway and a critical node in global trade networks.
