GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) commissioned Cargo Terminal 2 at Hyderabad International Airport on Monday.

Spread across an area of 16864 sq. m, the new terminal has been engineered for operational efficiency and long-term scalability. The terminal will commence operations with a handling capacity of around 50,000 metric tonnes per annum, with dedicated expansion areas enabling capacity to double to 100,000 metric tonnes per annum .

“We have built the new terminal to serve the most demanding cargo verticals, from life-saving pharmaceuticals to time-critical express consignments, with the precision, speed, and reliability that global supply chains require,” Kadhir Kadhiravan, CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport said in a release on Monday.

Sanjiv Edward, CEO, GMR Aero Cargo & Logistics said, “This launch of the new cargo terminal in Hyderabad marks a significant step in strengthening India’s air logistics ecosystem, with GMR Aero – Cargo & Logistics reinforcing its commitment to world-class infrastructure and serving the industry in the region.”

The terminal features dedicated inbound and outbound cargo zones, spacious export and import processing areas, multi-level racking systems for optimized storage, and spacious build-up and breakdown areas enabling parallel shipment processing. 

A flagship feature of the Cargo Terminal 2 is its large, fully temperature-controlled pharma zone, purpose-built to handle both pharmaceutical and perishable cargo.

 Equipped with advanced temperature cut-off systems and continuous monitoring technology, the terminal delivers end-to-end cold-chain reliability, a critical capability as Hyderabad consolidates its standing as a global pharmaceutical hub.

Published on May 18, 2026