Deadline nears for Al Maktoum opening
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- Thursday, 24 June 2010
The new airport, at the heart of Dubai World Central, may one day be the world’s largest passenger and cargo hub, ultimately capable of handling more than 12 million tons of cargo a year.
Dnata Cargo, the ground handler for more than 120 airlines at Dubai International Airport, will provide the ground handling services for all airlines at DWC. The company has made a significant investment in equipment in recent months and is now fully equipped to handle any type of freighter aircraft at the new location.
In this first phase the cargo facility, which will be known as Dnata FreightGate 8, will have a throughput of 250,000 tons per annum. The airport is equipped to handle any type of cargo – including perishable goods using its 1,000 cubic metres of chiller and freezer storage. Boasting 33 truck docks for trailers up to 40 feet long, the centre also includes rollerbed and air suspension-equipped trucks capable of accommodating up to three-metre-high 10ft ULDs.
Dnata's services also cover full aircraft servicing, including the placement of ground and operational equipment. In addition, there is a seamless interface with various control and Government authorities, including Customs and the Airport Police, as well as 24 x 7 security.
