Düsseldorf Airport expands to Indian market
A radiant light of ‘AIR CARGO INDIA’ has helped discover a plethora of growth opportunities in
the Indian Air Cargo industry. Recognizing this, Germany’s third largest airport Düsseldorf will
mark their presence with zest as Gold sponsors at Air Cargo India 2010, the 3rd biennial
international air cargo event scheduled at Mumbai from February 2-4, 2010.
DUS Cargo logistics a 100% subsidiary of this airport handles cargo for 53 airlines and has an
unrivalled belly holding capacity which accounts for 90% of all cargo at Düsseldorf. It echoed the
end of German recession as its cargo traffic rose from January 2009 onwards on an average
increase of 4,2% compared to the previous month.
India is regarded as a most important and expanding market. The business links to the power
house of Europe will certainly be developed in the near future. Düsseldorf’s vital industrial
community is keen to develop more business links with Indian partners. The cargo management
team at Düsseldorf always cooperates closely in partnership with forwarders and their shippers.
This top notch event will witness the momentous presence of brilliance personified delegates and
thus, it is an ideal platform for air cargo industry players from world over to extend their network
and showcase their business.
“We are delighted to sponsor this exciting event- AIR CARGO INDIA in February and feel that
there will be great potential for doing business with many Indian airlines, GSA’s and forwarders
and shippers whom we are looking forward to meeting at this show” said Gerton Hulsman,
Managing Director, DUS Cargo Logistics.
Dusseldorf airport sees opportunities in areas of Middle East, Africa and Indian sub continent. It is
always on the prowl for further opportunities to realize their potential of 300,000 tonnes of cargo
per annum.
About DUSSELDORF AIRPORT:It is Germany’s third largest airport serving 185 destinations worldwide, with a potential capacity
of 300.000 tonnes of cargo per annum. Being the distribution nerve centre and State Capital of
North Rhine Westphalia, Germany’s leading industrial and commercial region, accounting for over
22% of Germany’s GDP as well as 20% of export volume, the airport distributes goods
throughout the whole of Northern Germany, the Benelux and Europe. The airport also enjoys an
excellent track record as a Freighter Friendly hub, regularly handling scheduled, charters and ad
hoc flights. Even with a curfew between 22.00-6am, nearly all operators’ needs can be
accommodated with experienced and skilled teams at hand.
About the Organizer:- STAT TIMES
STAT TIMES is a multimodal transport media specializing in Air Cargo. Enjoying a readership
amongst the leaders of the air cargo industry worldwide, it has started organizing this
international event with an objective of providing a platform for trade discussion for tapping the
immense opportunities available in India. The first two editions in 2006& 2008 respectively
attracted worldwide participation and opened up vistas of opportunities for many. The 3rd edition,
AIR CARGO INDIA 2010 is scheduled for FEBRUARY 2-4, 2010. In spite of the economic crisis,
this event has received tremendous response with 80% of the space already blocked.
For information on Air Cargo India 2010: aci@stattimes.com