A state of the art Airport Truck Management Facility (ATMF) has become operational at Kempegowda International Airport’s (KIA) Domestic Cargo Terminal (DCT).
The ATMF, developed by Shell Mobility, is expected to ensure seamless cargo movement, reducing congestion and enhancing efficiency at the terminal.
“The ATMF ensures smooth operations by streamlining truck flow, enabling real-time processing, and providing driver amenities that enhance turnaround times and operational efficiency,” Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) said.
It added that by handling approximately 1,600 trucks daily, BLR Cargo has effectively addressed key inefficiencies such as congestion, delays, and limited driver facilities. “With over 250 parking bays, the ATMF optimises operations through digital processing, automated approvals, and seamless cargo movement,” it added.
BIAL said that by leveraging advanced digital solutions, the ATMF has transformed truck movement at the airport.
It added that this facility has enabled automated, common pre-check-ins, paperless entry and digitalised pick-ups and exit processes to accelerate truck clearance.
Introduced handheld devices for check-ins have slashed truck turnaround time from four hours to one, with 78% of trucks waiting less than 20 minutes before entering cargo terminals. BIAL said that 24/7 CCTV monitoring enhances security and operational oversight and app-based approval mechanisms enable faster, digitised truck clearances, optimising logistics efficiency.
“Given the significant increase in cargo here at the airport, it was time to invest in solutions that ensure seamless and timely movement of trucks, as well as the well-being of truck drivers by providing essential amenities. That’s where BLR Cargo together with Shell Mobility India conceived India’s first on-airport truck management facility with a fully automated paperless truck entry and exit process at the Airport Truck Management Facility and cargo terminals,” Satyaki Raghunath, Chief Operating Officer, BIAL, saId.
