Commercial
Carriers
Several commercial
carriers have, besides, increased their
operations from Sharjah, notably Cargolux
Airlines, MartinAir Holland and MK Airlines,
which bring in cargo from the Far East
for redistribution at Sharjah.
Indian Airlines has also charted a 100-plus per cent cargo growth.
Kombargi anticipated growth this year similar to 2002 levels, owing to more cargo likely on the Afghanistan sector, and a further increase in traffic to Europe ahead.
The airport management has, meanwhile, decided to participate in numerous events and exhibitions related to cargo, with plans underway to target countries in the Subcontinent, the Orient, South America, Scandinavia and Southern Africa.
The administration and commercial division which comprises the business development and marketing departments, meanwhile, has been actively supporting the airport's development masterplan for the next decade, noted Ali Salem Al Midfa, director.
"Our system is committed
to providing excellent cargo and passenger
management facilities, and we welcome
feedback on our services," he added.
WAM adds:
The Sharjah Cargo Centre employs a world
wide network of cargo services which
covers more than 80 international destinations,
in addition there are fifteen cargo
companies working from Sharjah Airport,
and serving other destinations in the
world.
Sharjah Civil Aviation
Authority has lately prepared a promotion
plan to attract possible customers from
India, Iran, Central Asia, Scandinavian
and African countries.