The Cargo Terminal at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, was established on 1st May 1986 for processing of import export transhipment cargo and unaccompanied baggage.

Spread in an area of 27 acres it is the first semi-mechanized Terminal in India, to have Two Elevating Transfer Vehicles (ETV) with 3 level stacker positions (350 slots) for storage and retrieval of ready-built Unit Load Device (ULDs). Modern cargo handling equipment like cranes, forklifts, high mast stackers, power pallet trucks etc. are used for handling cargo.

A state of art Centre for perishable Cargo for flowers, fruits, vegetables and meat products has been commissioned in 1998.

Six wide-bodied aircrafts can be parked simultaneously in an exclusive Cargo Apron.

Cargo Terminal provides all range of services; facilities, under one roof, at par with any international airport.

AAI is the Single nodal Agency managing the Cargo handling operations on behalf of about 55 operating airlines besides an approved custodian of import/export cargo under Customs Act, 1962.

The Cargo Terminal has three wings for processing, of Export cargo, Import cargo, and Unaccompanied Baggage (Import) besides Disposal Unit for disposal of unclaimed/uncleared cargo.

Assistance and additional information required, if any may be sought from -

AAI-Duty Manager/Reception Counter(s) (Ph.: 91-11-65164366)

and

Customs PRO - (Ph.: 91-11-5653576).

Cargo could be cleared either by self or by a licensed Customs House Clearing Agent.

No demurrage charges are leviable on Cargo if cleared within prescribed free period.