MASkargo will relocate its dedicated freighter operations serving Mumbai from the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) beginning in September. The move is aimed at improving cargo handling efficiency, reducing congestion, and supporting the airline’s growing air freight operations in India.
The transition to NMI is expected to provide MASkargo with access to modern cargo infrastructure, expanded apron space, and streamlined ground handling facilities designed to accommodate rising international freight volumes. The new airport is being positioned as a major cargo gateway, with dedicated logistics infrastructure to support time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
Mumbai remains one of India’s busiest air cargo markets, handling significant exports of pharmaceuticals, perishables, engineering goods, electronics, and e-commerce shipments. By shifting freighter services to Navi Mumbai, MASkargo expects to improve turnaround times, enhance operational reliability, and offer greater capacity for exporters and freight forwarders.
The relocation also aligns with broader efforts to redistribute air traffic between Mumbai’s two airports as Navi Mumbai International Airport gradually commences commercial operations. The shift is expected to ease pressure on the capacity-constrained CSMIA while creating additional opportunities for airlines to expand dedicated cargo services.
Industry stakeholders believe the move will strengthen connectivity between western India and key international markets across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. As more cargo carriers establish operations at Navi Mumbai, the airport is expected to emerge as a major logistics hub, supporting India’s growing role in global air cargo and supply chain networks.
