Chennai air cargo terminals grapple with congestion as industry seeks relief

Cargo operators at Chennai airport are facing mounting congestion due to warehouse capacity constraints, inadequate manpower and traffic restrictions, industry representatives said. The bottlenecks are hampering the smooth movement of goods through the air terminals.

Industry bodies have urged authorities to implement coordinated measures to tackle these operational challenges. The issues stem from limited storage space, insufficient staffing and restrictions on vehicle movement within the airport premises, creating delays in cargo handling and clearance.