FedEx is set to revolutionize cargo handling at Navi Mumbai International Airport with a massive ₹2,500 crore commitment alongside Adani Group. Announced on Wednesday, this fully automated hub marks a pivotal step in enhancing India’s position in global trade networks.
Covering 300,000 square feet, the long-term investment supports a cutting-edge facility designed for regional consolidation and redistribution. Partnering with Adani Airport Holdings Limited, it capitalizes on NMIA’s strategic location to fortify western India’s trade gateway.
Projections indicate the creation of more than 6,000 jobs across logistics chains upon commissioning. The groundbreaking ceremony drew dignitaries including Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Jeet Adani, Raj Subramaniam, and Richard Smith, signaling strong governmental and corporate backing.
In his address, Jeet Adani stressed the hub’s alignment with NMIA’s vision for robust infrastructure that sharpens India’s competitive trade edge. Linked closely to key ports, industrial zones, and transport links, NMIA is primed to champion export hubs and amplify Maharashtra’s global logistics stature.
FedEx MEISA President Kami Viswanathan noted that as India’s trade ambitions grow, logistics reliability becomes paramount. This initiative fuses FedEx’s worldwide prowess with burgeoning Indian corridors, delivering unmatched speed and reliability to clients.
Advanced tech like automated sorting, scanning, and screening will enable simultaneous shipment processing, optimizing routes and transit for critical sectors such as electronics, pharma, and perishables. MSMEs stand to gain from lower costs and faster operations, fueling their international outreach.
NMIA’s cargo ops kick off at 0.5 MMT annually, expanding phased to 3.25 MMT, cementing MMR’s leadership in air cargo. With nearly 30 years in India, FedEx’s expansion via this hub bolsters NMIA as a seamless hub for aviation-driven trade platforms worldwide.