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Bahrain Airport posts 10% cargo growth in 2017

Bahrain Airport posts 10% cargo growth in 2017
Bahrain Airport posts 10% cargo growth in 2017

(Manama) – Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), announced that the airport has witnessed a 10% growth in cargo traffic during 2017. Cargo traffic at the airport for the cumulative period from January to December 2017 reached a total of 289,434 tonnes, compared to the 263,956 tonnes handled during the year 2016.

“This level of growth reflects not only the airport’s capabilities of handling significantly large cargo transfers, but also that Bahrain continues to be a hub for logistics operations. The Airport Modernisation Programme currently underway at the airport will ensure that its capacities will be increased even further, making it capable of serving very high volumes relative to its size”, said BAC Chief Commercial Officer Ayman Zainal.

A record 26,700 tonnes of cargo and mail were processed by BAC in December 2017 alone, up from the 25,055 tonnes recorded in the same month last year. This 7% growth includes 15,422 tonnes in imports, 6,333 tonnes in exports, and 4,705 tonnes in transshipments.

BAC is the authority responsible for enhancing BIA and increasing the airport’s contribution to the local economy in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. In its operational role, BAC is responsible for elevating the airport’s operations, infrastructure and services. This is set to improve BIA’s capabilities and cater to the growing number of passengers as well as the changing demands of stakeholders.

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