Kochi strengthens position as Keralam’s leading air cargo hub with 20.9% growth
Kochi is consolidating its position as Keralam’s principal air cargo hub, accounting for around 67% of the state’s air cargo movement and recording significant growth amid a decline in cargo volumes at other major airports.
Cochin International Airport (COK) registered 20.9% growth in air cargo, outperforming the other major airports in the state. During the same period, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) recorded a decline of 15%, Calicut International Airport (CCJ) saw a drop of 18%, while Kannur International Airport (CNN) reported a sharper decline of 44%.
The contrasting performance highlights Kochi’s growing importance in the state’s air logistics network. Its expanding share of cargo traffic is strengthening its position as a key gateway for businesses involved in exports, imports and the movement of time-sensitive goods.
The growth also presents opportunities for Kochi to develop further as a regional cargo and logistics centre, supported by its connectivity and established commercial links.
The figures underline the widening gap between Kochi and the other airports in Keralam in terms of air cargo performance. The reporting period and the underlying cargo-volume figures, however, need to be specified to provide a complete picture of the trend.
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