Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) has been selected by Yamuna International Airport (YIAPL) to design, build, finance and operate an integrated multimodal cargo hub over 87 hectares at the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.

"The MMCH will be equipped with unparalleled connectivity options and integrated process-driven systems to meet the country's burgeoning logistics demand," the press release reads.

AISATS received the Letter of Award (LOA) at the UP Global Investors Summit.

Sanjay Gupta, CEO, AISATS said, “Air cargo continues to play a pivotal role in the development of the aviation sector. India’s focus to become the manufacturing hub for the world will hugely depend on efficient logistic management to attain global competitiveness. We are aiming to develop world-class infrastructure to deliver a seamless, best-in-class cargo experience for all stakeholders. Catering to a large catchment area with a huge growth potential owing to multimodal connectivity, we are certain that MMCH will truly become the gateway to North India. MMCH, will redefine cargo warehousing in India and establish itself as a new global benchmark.”

The MMCH will be a first of its kind in India, consisting of Integrated Cargo Terminal (ICT) and Integrated Warehousing & Logistics Zone (IWLZ). ICT will handle both domestic and international cargo with dedicated terminals; In addition, it will manage express courier shipments and a Coolport facility for perishable goods, pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive cargo.

IWLZ will have warehouse facilities such as BUP Facility for Integrators & Global Forwarders, Consolidation Centre for Freight Forwarders & Agents, Customs Bonded Warehouse, a Logistics Park for E-Com Players & 3PL Warehouse &Trucking Centre for Parking or Trucks with facilities for Truckers, for smooth air freight movement.

North India, particularly Western UP and the National Capital Region (NCR) has multiple large industrial clusters of textiles, electronics, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals and perishable goods.

"MMCH with the integrated infrastructure, the ability to develop customized solutions and benchmark global processes will develop an efficient freight and logistics supply management ecosystem," the release adds.