Air India SATS inks pact to fast-track Samsung Data Systems shipments

Gateway and cargo service operator Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) has signed an agreement with Samsung Data Systems India to fast-track shipments of the latter’s products from the multi-modal cargo hub at the Noida International Airport.

Samsung has a manufacturing facility at Noida in Uttar Pradesh, one of the world’s largest mobile manufacturing clusters, producing smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices.

This partnership will significantly enhance cargo efficiency, providing a streamlined export pathway for high-value electronics shipments, further strengthening India’s position as a leading electronics exporter with Samsung SDS playing a pivotal role in logistics digital transformation, AISATS said.

The strategic proximity to Samsung’s manufacturing unit will enable faster cargo throughput, reduced transit time, and improved access to export markets, driving profitability, it said.

The cargo hub at Noida airport is spread across 87 acres and designed as an integrated logistics platform, with a 30-acre Integrated Cargo Terminal (ICT) and a 57-acre Integrated Warehousing and Logistics Zone to cater to various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, engineering goods, and e-commerce. The facility has an annual handling capacity of approximately 255,000 metric tonnes of cargo in phase 1 at its ICT.

“India’s role as a global manufacturing hub, particularly in electronics, requires logistics infrastructure that is agile, reliable, and at par with international standards. Our partnership with Samsung SDS is a significant step in enabling high-value, time-sensitive cargo to move seamlessly through a globally benchmarked cargo ecosystem,” said Ramanathan Rajamani, CEO, AISATS.