Hyderabad, Nov 7: GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC), a division of GMR Air Cargo & Aerospace Engineering Limited (GACAEL) on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) for starting Cargo bus feeder service.
The MoU is to jointly promote International Export and Import Cargo through the launch of one-of-its-kind First Mile and Last Mile Cargo Bus Feeder Service (BFS) that would connect GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo Terminal to other parts of Telangana and neighbouring states.
Mr Saurabh Kumar, CEO-GHAC and Mr. Sunil Sharma, Principal Secretary-TR&B and Managing Director-TSRTC signed the MoU in the presence of State Transport Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar, a release here said.
As per the MoU, TSRTC will start first-mile Pick-up and Delivery service to GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo Terminal. It will also provide the Last Mile Connectivity for International Import shipments landing at Hyderabad Airport for connections to hinterland areas in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
This partnership also envisages start of Reefer Cargo Bus Service that would provide reliable connectivity for Exports of Pharma and Perishable products through Hyderabad International Airport.
Speaking on this initiative, Mr SGK Kishore, ED- South & CIO, GMR Airports, said, “This MoU between GMR Cargo and TSRTC is a strategic milestone towards developing a Multi-modal Air Cargo corridor.
Capitalizing on the strong road connectivity in Telangana, excellent network of TSRTC along with the world-class facilities and global connectivity offered by GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo, the partnership will open up significant new business opportunities for all the stakeholders involved in International Air Cargo Trade.
This joint initiative will immensely improve value realization and boost the Exports and Imports from Hyderabad benefiting the Trade Community via a collaborative approach,” Mr Kishore added.
Mr Ajay Kumar said, “This is a great beginning of a wonderful partnership between TSRTC and GMR. Today’s beginning is a stepping stone for both the organizations to grow and prosper.
This partnership will provide a seamless connectivity in logistic services at economical rates in Telangana and other neighbouring states as well,” he added. (UNI)
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