Menzies Aviation has opened its third cargo warehouse at Sydney International Airport (SYD), designed to support growing demand for temperature-sensitive and e-commerce cargo.
Known as ‘M1’, the 5,000 sq m facility is located within Sydney Airport’s international freight precinct and offers direct airside access and multiple freighter bays positioned adjacent to the warehouse. Cathay Cargo and United Cargo have become the first airline customers to commence operations at M1.
The opening of M1 expands Menzies’ Sydney air cargo operations to three facilities, with a combined footprint of more than 20,000 sq m and handling capacity of up to 250,000 tonnes per annum.
Menzies said the addition of a second airside warehouse at the airport complements its existing off-airport facility. The company added that the expansion will enable it to handle a greater share of the Sydney airfreight market, which exceeds 600,000 tonnes annually.
Beau Paine, executive vice president cargo, Menzies Aviation, said: “Our continued investment in cargo facilities across the globe reflects our commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality cargo services to our airline partners.
“As Australia’s largest air cargo gateway, Sydney is a critical market for us. Our interconnected cargo terminals are seamlessly supported by Menzies’ trucking network, which also provides efficiencies for the wider freight forwarding community.
“As we grow our global cargo network, we remain committed to being the cargo provider of choice through operational excellence, reliability, and innovation.”
Kayla Moa, senior vice president cargo Oceania, Menzies Aviation, added: “The launch of M1 marks a major milestone for our Sydney cargo operations. From a single off-airport site 23 years ago to one of the region’s most extensive and complex cargo networks today, our growth is testament to the dedication of our 195-strong Sydney team.
“We are excited to continue shaping the future of air cargo handling in Australia and to deliver exceptional service to our partners.”
Menzies now has 74 cargo warehouse locations and 85 freighter handling locations, which enables it to move 2.4 million tonnes annually.
Menzies Aviation handled a record 2.4m tonnes of cargo at 71 locations in 2024, up 20% from 2m in 2023.
