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Both Mumbai airports hit by congestion as freighters switch hubs
Capacity restrictions at Mumbai’s old airport due to airside upgrades and unexpected teething troubles at the new Navi Mumbai International (NMIA) hub are affecting cargo airlines, with dedicated freighter slots suspended until June next year.
Cargo airlines operating into Mumbai are facing a double challenge, according to the report: capacity restrictions at the old airport in Mumbai City caused by airside infrastructure upgrades, and unexpected teething troubles at the new Navi Mumbai International (NMIA) hub. Both airports are managed by Adani Group.
Dedicated freighter slots at Mumbai have been suspended until June next year, the report says. Adani Group has been pushing airlines and other stakeholders to shift cargo operations, according to the same account.
The report does not provide figures on congestion levels, cargo volumes or a precise resolution timeline. It describes congestion at both airports and a shift of freighter operations between hubs.
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