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Bhogapuram airport cargo hub to boost exports
The Hindu··3 Aug
Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram has a 5,000 square metre cargo terminal handling 25,000 metric tonnes yearly. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the airport in Vizianagaram district on August 1. Officials said the facility will benefit pharmaceuticals, aqua products, horticulture and perishable goods with dedicated priority cargo handling for regional exporters.
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What It Means For You
- Farmers in Vizianagaram growing mango, cashew and coconut may access export markets through the new airport cargo terminal.
- Pharmaceutical and aqua product exporters in Andhra Pradesh gain a dedicated facility handling 25,000 metric tonnes annually.
- Local businesses in North Andhra can expect spillover economic activity from cargo and commercial operations at Bhogapuram.
What's Happening
- Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram has a 5,000 square metre cargo terminal handling 25,000 metric tonnes yearly.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the airport in Vizianagaram district on August 1.
- Officials said the facility will benefit pharmaceuticals, aqua products, horticulture and perishable goods with priority cargo handling.
North Andhra Gets A Cargo Gateway
- GMR Group's G.B.S. Raju said the airport was built with a long-term vision for trade, cargo, tourism and aviation-linked industries.
- A.P. Markfed chairman Karrotu Bangarraju said agriculture exports will create direct and indirect employment for local people.
- Farmers previously sold produce at low local prices due to limited transport and marketing facilities, officials noted.
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