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| GMR signs MoU with Deccan Express Logistics for
developing cargo hubs at Hyderabad and Delhi |
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GHIAL and DIAL sign two stand alone agreements, to be operational
by Jan 1, 2009 |
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Over 2,300 sq metre space between both airports |
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GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited
(GHIAL) and Delhi International Airport Pvt. Ltd (DIAL) today signed Memoranda of
Understanding with Deccan Cargo & Express Logistics Pvt. Ltd (Deccan Express) for
developing modern express cargo hubs in Hyderabad and Delhi.
Deccan Express will initially utilize the cargo terminal operated by Hyderabad Menzies
Air Cargo Pvt. Ltd (HMACPL). HMACPL will offer over 300 square meters within the
domestic wing of the cargo terminal for the exclusive use of Deccan Express, which
will develop the express cargo facility at the airport as a hub for its business in the
central and southern regions of India.
DIAL will also offer over 2000 square meters to Deccan Express at the Delhi Airport
for setting up of the Facility. Deccan Express will develop the express cargo facility at
the Delhi Airport as a hub for its business in the northern region of India.
Operations of Deccan Express will commence from January 1, 2009 and shift to the
proposed Integrated Express Terminal at both the airports when ready.
Speaking on the occasion, Capt G.R Gopinath, Founder and Chairman, Deccan
Express Logistics said “Our MOU with the GMR Group will enable us to establish
modern express cargo hubs in Hyderabad and Delhi which together with our central
hub at Nagpur will function as a distribution model facilitating highly effective
consolidation and dispatch to destination in the metros and the interiors. “
“Hyderabad and Delhi are the modern corporate capitals of India and also strategic
gateways to other parts in South and North India. The setting up of infrastructure at
these strategic locations will enable Deccan Express Logistics to establish an extensive
state of the art multimodal (surface and air) storage, transportation and delivery
network reaching out to every corner of the country.”
“Through this MOU, we look forward to building a long-term cooperative relationship
with Deccan Express Logistics. We believe that this will be mutually beneficial for both
the parties, and more importantly, our customers,' said Mr. P S Nair, CEO, GMR
Hyderabad International Airport Limited.
About GHIAL:
GMR-HIAL is a joint venture company promoted by GMR Infrastructure Ltd., (63%);
Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad (11%), Airports Authority of India (13%) and
Government of Andhra Pradesh (13%), with a mandate to develop a world-class
international grade airport spread over 5,500 acres in Shamshabad, about 25 kms
from the main city of Hyderabad.
This project - Rajiv Gandhi International Airport – is set to position Hyderabad as a
prominent player in the global aviation map contributing to the prosperity,
development and economic well-being of the region.
About DIAL:
Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd (DIAL) is a joint venture company; comprising the
Bangalore headquartered global Infrastructure major GMR Group with a significant
pan-India and International presence, Airports Authority of India, Fraport, Malaysian
Airport and India Development Fund. DIAL is working towards the modernization and
restructuring of the Delhi Airport. The project being developed by DIAL under Public
Private Partnership has been given the mandate to finance, design, build, operate and
maintain the Delhi Airport for 30 years with an option to extend it by another 30
years.
About Deccan Express Logistics:
Deccan Express Logistics will be India’s No. 1 air & ground distribution network with
the widest delivery network in India, covering more than 85% of India’s GDP. Deccan
Express Logistics will be an employee focused & community oriented organization that
will be easy and simple to work with and will provide optimum multi modal
transportation solutions to facilitate on time & efficient deliveries. Deccan Express
Logistics will create value for all its stakeholders and will facilitate India in her growth.
As India’s new delivery system, Deccan Express Logistics will be built around
innovative practices that have proven themselves the world over.
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Hyderabad - A Natural Hub |
| Hyderabad's geographic location makes it a strategic hub for domestic and international air traffic. |
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A model in public-private participation |
| The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is a model public-private partnership project that will set benchmarks for future initiatives in infrastructure development. |
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