Government of Pakistan
Ministry of Commerce
Study on Creation / Improvement of Cargo
Handling Facilities at Airports in Pakistan
September 01, 2006
Acknowledgement
The study team acknowledges with thanks the support and information provided by
the
stakeholders such as officials of the Civil Aviation Authority, Export
Promotion Bureau,
Federal Bureau of Statistics, Pakistan Customs, Pakistan Revenue Automation
Ltd.,
Pakistan Horticultural Development and Export Board, Gwadar Development
Authority,
Gwadar Port Authority, Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim Authority, Pakistan
International
Airlines, Shaheen Airport Services, Gerry’s Dnata, DHL Services, Sialkot
International
Airport, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Pakistan
International Freight Forwarders Association, Air Cargo Agents Association of
Pakistan,
Pakistan Bedwear Exporters Association, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and
Industry,
Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and
Industry, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sialkot Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Multan
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Quetta, and Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and
Industry for preparation of this report.
Disclaimer
The views expressed in this report are those of the authors or cited sources
and do not
necessarily reflect the views of the Ministry of Commerce, Government of
Pakistan.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
ACAAP Air Cargo Agents Association of Pakistan
AFU Air Freight Unit
ASF Airport Security Force
CAA Civil Aviation Authority
CAR Central Asian Republics
CARE Customs Administrative Reforms
CCIQ Chamber of Commerce and Industry Quetta
EPB Export Promotion Bureau
FBS Federal Bureau of Statistics
FPCCI Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
GCCI Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry
GDA Gwadar Development Authority
GPA Gwadar Port Authority
IATA International Air Transport Association
ICCI Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry
KPT Karachi Port Trust
LCCI Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry
MCCI Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
NTCIP National Trade Corridor Implementation Programme
PACCS Pakistan Customs Computerized System
PHDEB Pakistan Horticultural Development and Export Board
PIA Pakistan International Airlines
PMD Pakistan Meteorological Department
PQA Port Qasim Authority
PRAL Pakistan Revenue Automation Ltd.
SCCI Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry
RCCI Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry
SAPS Shaheen Airport Services Ltd.
SBP State Bank of Pakistan
SCCI Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry
SIAL Sialkot International Airport (Pvt) Ltd.
TIHP Trade Initiatives from Human Development Perspective
UNDP United Nation Development Programme
Contents
Page
Acknowledgement..............................................................................................................1
Disclaimer...........................................................................................................................1
Abbreviations and
Acronyms.............................................................................................2
Contents..............................................................................................................................3
Executive
Summary............................................................................................................4
1.
Introduction.....................................................................................................................9
2. International Trade of
Pakistan.....................................................................................10
3. Transport of Cargo by
Air.............................................................................................13
4. Jinnah International Airport,
Karachi...........................................................................17
5. Allama Iqbal International Airport,
Lahore..................................................................24
6. Islamabad International
Airport....................................................................................29
7. Peshawar International Airport ………………………………………...…………34
8. Sialkot International
Airport.........................................................................................38
9. Multan International
Airport.........................................................................................40
10. Faisalabad International
Airport.................................................................................42
11. Quetta International
Airport........................................................................................44
12. Gwadar International
Airport......................................................................................46
13. Air Cargo Business
Process........................................................................................51
14.
Recommendations.......................................................................................................53
Annex-I.............................................................................................................................56
Annex-II …………………………………………………………………………………57
Annex-III ………………………………………………………………………………...58
Executive Summary
The exports of Pakistan have grown from US$ 9.135 billion in 2001-02 to US$
16.469
billion in 2005-06 at an average annual rate of 15.9%. During the same period
the
imports have increased at even faster rate of 28.9% from US$ 10,340 billion to
US$
28.581 billion. To overcome the increasing trade gap the government is adopting
all
measures to encourage growth in exports.
About 95% trade of Pakistan is carried out by sea. However, expensive articles,
perishable goods and items requiring quick delivery are sent by air in spite of
much
higher freight rates. Although in terms of weight the share of exports sent by
air is about
1.3%, in value terms it is estimated to be about 8%.
There are 42 civil airports in Pakistan, out of which 10 are categorized as
international
airports. The share of cargo handled at these airports during 2004-05 is shown
in Table
1.1. Considering the volume of cargo handled by them and the potential for
future growth
the following were selected for the study:
Karachi
Lahore
Islamabad
Peshawar
Faisalabad
Multan
Gwadar
The share of cargo handled at these airports during 2004-05 is shown in Table
1.1.
Table 1.1: Share of Cargo Handled during 2004-05
(Percent)
AirportInternationalDomesticTotalKarachi58.36147.41954.634Lahore24.29129.27125.988Islamabad13.13317.01014.454Peshawar4.0782.5183.546Multan0.0981.2580.493Faisalabad0.0061.0800.372Quetta0.0321.2890.461Gwadar0.0010.0600.021Turbat0.0000.0940.032Pasni0.0000.0070.002Total100100100
Source: CAA
Construction of Sialkot airport is nearing completion and will commence cargo
operations in 2007. This airport was also surveyed to explore its potential.
Considering the growth of air traffic it is estimated that the total air cargo
will increase
from about 330,000 tonnes in 2004-05 to about 866,000 tonnes in 2015-16.
The main constraint on volume of cargo lifted from the airports is the capacity
and
number of aircrafts operating from there. The facilities at the airports affect
the efficiency
with which the cargo is handled and processed. Capacity to lift the cargo can
be
increased only by attracting more airlines to operate their services. It has
been pointed
out by the stakeholders that the foreign airlines are not attracted to call at
Pakistani
airports because of the relatively high landing charges and the fuel prices.
The main purpose of sending cargo by air is to ensure expeditious delivery of
cargo.
Security of air flights has now become a major concern. In case of cargo not
being
scanned or physically checked against explosives it is required to be detained
at the
airport for 24 hours cooling period, which defeats the purpose of sending the
cargo by
air. Physical examination causes damage and makes the goods liable for
pilferage.
Modern cargo scanning equipment capable of detecting explosives has therefore
become an essential requirement for handling of cargo at the airports. Most of
the
airports lack this.
Cargo handling terminals, especially those of Pakistan International Airlines
(PIA), do not
have adequate capacity for handling the cargo. At present PIA transports over
50% of
the air cargo. Special attention is needed to expand and modernize the cargo
terminals
at Karachi, Islamabad and Peshawar.
There is demand from the exporters for cold rooms to be provided for transport
of
perishable commodities. Where these facilities have been provided these are not
being
used. The traders complain that the facilities do not have a temperature
controlled
environment. There is a need for careful assessment of the type and extent of
facilities
required and then arrange accordingly.
The time involved in completion of various business processes at the airports
is unduly
long. Pakistan Customs Computerized System (PACCS) introduced by Customs at the
container terminals needs to be extended to all airports and the IT systems of
Civil
Aviation Authority (CAA), airlines, cargo handling agent and air cargo agents
integrated
with it.
The exporters have complained of lack of suitable lockers with strong rooms at
Karachi,
Lahore and Peshawar airports for keeping gems and jewelry and other valuables.
There
are also complaints of excessive charges by PIA for carriage of such items.
CAA does not levy any throughput charges for the exports. It levies throughput
charges
at the rate of 2% of International Air Transport Association (IATA) tariff for
the air freight
on the normal imports and 5% of IATA tariff on imports requiring immediate
clearance.
Actual freight paid on these consignments is usually much less than the IATA
tariff and
there are complaints from the air cargo agents on behalf of the importers that
the
charges levied by CAA are excessive.
Because of the geographical location of Pakistan there is great opportunity for
exploiting
sea-air multi-modal transport to Central Asian Republics (CAR). But this
requires
streamlining of related systems and procedures for quick transfer of cargo from
sea
ports to airport and promotion of regular air services to CAR.
In light of the survey of the above mentioned airports and discussions with the
stakeholders the following are recommended:
Recommendations
General
1. PACCS may be introduced by Pakistan Customs at all airports and IT systems
of
CAA, airlines, air cargo agents and cargo handling agents may be integrated
with
it to function as a Single Window.
2. Aircraft landing charges and fuel prices charged at Pakistani airports may
be
compared with the regional airports and rationalized to make them comparable
with the charges at the regional airports.
3. CAA may establish suitable adjudication mechanism at each airport for quick
resolution of disputes relating to throughput charges.
4. Modern scanners of adequate capacity for the cargo load may be installed at
all
airports for screening of cargo.
5. All stakeholders should be consulted during the planning stages of new
airports
at Islamabad and Gwadar and new terminal facilities at other ports to ensure
that
the cargo handling facilities are adequate and in keeping with the latest cargo
handling practices and regulatory requirements.
6. PIA may introduce appropriate security arrangements in its aircraft for
transport
of gems and jewelry at a reasonable cost.
7. The procedures of all organizations involved in transport supply chain may
be
streamlined to facilitate development of sea-air-road multi-modal transport
logistics.
Karachi Airport
8. To eliminate damage and pilferage of cargo the backyard area of airlines
warehouses in CAA Cargo Complex Air Freight Unit (AFU) may be covered with
sheds and caged. The sheds in examination area of AFU also need to be
extended on both sides to cover the open area between the shed and the airline
warehouses and the open space for receiving the cargo. Security against
pilferage may be strengthened. A modern scanner of adequate capacity may be
installed.
9. PIA Cargo Complex may be expanded to integrate all export, import and
domestic cargo operations at one place. Necessary funding arrangement for
early execution of this expansion may be made. There should be suitable
provision for temperature controlled cool rooms for perishable commodities,
chiller room for medicines, strong room with lockers for valuables, modern
scanners and closed circuit TV monitoring.
10. The scattered cargo handling facilities at Karachi Airport may be
integrated by
developing a Cargo Village with modern warehousing and cold storage, and all
other modern equipment required in such a facility. Necessary offices, other
amenities and parking spaces may also be provided.
Lahore Airport
11. Construction of a permanent Customs block at the Cargo Complex of Allama
Iqbal International Airport may be taken in hand immediately. In the meanwhile
suitable offices may be made available for the Customs staff to carry out their
functions in a comfortable environment.
12. Suitable cold rooms for perishable commodities, chillers for medicines,
strong
rooms with lockers, scanners, and close circuit TV surveillance may be provided
in the warehouses of all cargo handling agents including PIA. Separate space
may be allocated for hazardous cargo.
13. Banking facilities, offices for air cargo agents, rest rooms for drivers,
parking area
for container trailers and other necessary amenities may be provided.
Islamabad Airport
14. PIA Cargo Terminal may be expanded by getting some more space allocated for
it from the airport apron area, and the layout of the terminal improved on
scientific lines to enable proper segregation, sorting, examination and flow of
cargo. Weighbridge and modern scanner of adequate capacity may be provided.
Close circuit TV surveillance may be introduced. Separate provision may be
made for handling livestock and hazardous cargo.
15. At the new Islamabad Airport a modern cargo complex may be built along with
the airport terminal during the initial stages of building the airport. All
stakeholders may be consulted during the planning stage.
Peshawar Airport
16. To meet immediate requirement of smoothly handling PIA cargo suitable
arrangements on mutually acceptable terms may be worked out between PIA
and Shaheen Airport Services (SAPS) to make use of the spare capacity in
SAPS premises for handling export cargo of PIA.
17. Arrangements may be worked out by the Ministry of Defence in coordination
with
CAA, Airport Security Force (ASF), Army and Air Force to expand the Peshawar
Airport Terminal as proposed by CAA Works Section, Peshawar Airport and all
modern facilities may be provided in the expanded cargo terminal.
Sialkot Airport
18. Sialkot International Airport (Pvt.) Limited (SIAL) may be provided all the
facilities
for efficient operation of Sialkot Airport as agreed in the Memorandum of
Understanding between SIAL and the Government of Pakistan.
Multan Airport
19. Runway may be extended and new cargo terminal built as already approved by
the Government.
20. Modern scanner, weighbridge, Closed Circuit TV and other modern facilities
may
be provided in the new cargo terminal.
Faisalabad Airport
21. Cargo shed may be shifted close to the apron, if practicable.
Quetta Airport
22. Installation of larger capacity modern scanner and weighbridge may be
considered on the basis of operational requirements.
Gwadar Airport
23. At Gwadar basic issues relate to development of infrastructure for
attracting
industrial and commercial activities. The important actions that need to be
taken
are:
(i) Curb escalation of land prices by restricting transfer of property and
making it incumbent on the allottees to establish within a specified period
the enterprise for which the land has been allotted.
(ii) Establish a polytechnic institute for training of craftsmen like
electricians,
masons, plumbers, carpenters, mechanics etc. so that the development
activities can take place.
(iii) Make the industrial area a Free Trade Zone exempted from levy of
Customs duty and other taxes like Jabal Ali in Dubai to attract investment.
24. New Airport may be built to commence operation when the industry starts to
take
off and a modern cargo complex may be built along with the airport.
1. Introduction
1.1 The 5th meeting on National Trade Corridor Improvement Programme (NTCIP)
was held on 25th March, 2006 in Islamabad under the chairmanship of the Prime
Minister. The Prime Minister asked all relevant agencies to move promptly on
re-
designing of procedures and processes, strengthening of infrastructure i.e.
roads,
railways, airports and ports to improve the logistics chain with a view to
reducing the cost
of doing business, facilitating trade and investment in Pakistan, and
increasing
competitiveness of Pakistani products in global markets. With regard to
improvement in
cargo handling facilities, the Prime Minister was pleased to direct Ministry of
Commerce
to prepare a strategy to forecast growth of air cargo so that infrastructure
development
could keep pace with such growth, and with the specific requirements of
different
regions.
1.2 In order to discuss projections about the future requirements of air cargo
facilities
at airports, a meeting of key stakeholders was held in Islamabad under the
chairmanship
of Secretary Commerce on 29th April, 2006. List of participant of the meeting
is at
Annex-I. After having thorough deliberation on relevant issues, the meeting
decided that
a detailed study may be carried out by hiring a Consultant for a four weeks
period. The
meeting discussed and finalized the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the study
(Annex-II).
Secretary Commerce asked the participants to provide all relevant information
to the
Consultancy Firm, when the firm approaches them for the purpose.
1.3 Ministry of Commerce invited applications from consultants by advertisement
through press, for conducting this study. As adequate response was not received
from
private sector for carrying out this study, the Ministry of Commerce decided to
utilize the
expertise of its own staff. The following officers volunteered to carryout this
assignment
in addition to their own duties, free of cost:-
1. Syed Irtiqa Ahmed Zaidi, National Consultant (UNDP-TIHP) Ministry of
Commerce, Islamabad.
2. Mr. Javaid Mansoor, Executive Secretary, National Trade & Transport
Facilitation Committee (NTTFC), Ministry of Commerce, Karachi.
1.4 All 9 international airports mentioned in the report were visited by the team
comprising above officers and the issues discussed with the stakeholder. As the
recommendations emerging from the report mainly concerned CAA, PIA and ACAAP
the
Draft Report was forwarded to them for comments and discussed with the
concerned
officials. The additional information provided by the stakeholders has been
incorporated
in the Report.
2. International Trade of Pakistan
2.1 Since 2001-02 the exports of Pakistan have been growing consistently at an
average
annual rate of 15.9%. During the same period the imports have increased at even
faster
rate of 28.9%. This has resulted in the trade deficit increasing to US$11.712
billion
during 2005-06. To overcome this situation the government has adopted a trade
policy
to encourage growth in exports and curtail increase in imports.
Table 2.1: Exports and Imports of Pakistan
5101520253035
2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06Billion
US
$
ExportsImports
(Billion US $)
Year 2000-01 2001-02 2002-032003-042004-052005-06Exports9.2029.13511.16012.31314.39116.469Imports10.72910.34012.22015.59220.59828.581
Source: State Bank of Pakistan
2.2 Sea offers the cheapest mode of transport. For the countries not connected
by land
the only alternative is transport by air, which is relatively very expensive.
Over 95% trade
of Pakistan is carried by sea.
Table 2.2: Trade of Pakistan through Sea
(Million tonnes)
Ports2000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05Karachi Port
- Imports20.06320.33019.63621.73222.100
- Exports5.9186.3626.2736.0816.515Total (Imports &
Exports)25.98126.69225.90927.81328.615Port Qasim
- Imports11.97711.08212.25511.74516.506
- Exports2.1962.8703.8913.8924.773Total (Imports &
Exports)14.17313.95216.14615.63721.279Total Trade by Sea
- Imports32.04031.41231.89133.47738.606
- Exports8.1149.23210.1649.97311.288Total (Imports &
Exports)40.15440.64442.05543.45049.894
Source: KPT and PQA
Table 2.3: Exports from Pakistan
Figures in 'Million DollarsS.
No.Commodities2000-20012001-20022002-20032003-20042004-2005
ATextile & Garments6,1155,9977,4588,2528,9261Raw
cotton1392549481102Yarn1,1459819761,1621,0873Fabrics1,1041,2031,4051,7662,0504Garments1,7381,7212,2392,4522,7235Madeups
(incl. Bedwear)1,0761,2691,6891,8001,9166Towels2422683754045207Tents &
Canvas49507375678Art Silk & Synthetic Textile5454105744713009Other
textiles77717775
BOther core categories2,1292,0802,2522,4113,1901Rice5264485556349332Leather
& leather products(incl. footwear)6936726957449383Sports
goods2713043353253074Wool & wool products290251223234280
ICarpets & rugs tapestry289250221231278
IIRaw wool & animal hairs112225Surgical
instruments1241451501331836Petroleum & petroleum
products1841912492944767Molasses416945477
CDevelopment / Categoris5716168528321,0981Fish & fish
preparations1381261341531392Fruits & Vegetables104106115134126
IFruits79838310391
IIVegetables
(excl. dried leguminous)2219262621
IIIFruit & Vegetable Juices3456143Wheat (un-milled)117113064Chemical &
Pharmaceuticals
(including Urea)1641532612634535Engineering Group8390133177274
IEngineering Goods445174100182
IIMetal manufacturing
(incl. house equipmenst)1314294758
IIICutlery26253030346Marble & Granite /
ONYX Manufacture19161818157Gems Jewellery2628252828IT
Services19202133469Poultry / Eggs Albumen etc.2355310Meat & meat
preparation54111518
DAll others3864425988181,1781Guar & guar
products21162420262Cement131127613Sugar172514Oil, seed, nuts &
kernals1221711225Animal casings / guts /
stomach / bladder etc109101416Handicrafts NS16202715127Others3263715127051,025
TOTAL9,2029,13511,16012,31314,391
Source: Export Promotion Bureau
2.3 Trade with Afghanistan and some trade with China, Iran and India is carried
out by
land routes, but the statistics for the volume of this trade are not readily
available.
2.4 Air is the most expensive mode of transport and is used mainly for
transport of gems,
jewellery and other expensive articles to avoid blockage of capital over
prolonged period,
perishable commodities to avoid damage to cargo, and items with tight delivery
schedules to meet the required delivery dates. The volume of trade by air
during 2004-05
amounted to a little over 0.4% of the total trade measured by weight. The share
in imports
was less than 0.2%. But the share in exports was about 1.3%. Exact figures for
the value
of exports by air could not be obtained. However, on the basis of limited
information, the
share of exports by air in terms of value is estimated at over 8 % of the total
export value.
Table 2.4: Total Trade of Pakistan by Air
(Tonnes)
Year2000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05Loaded117,810108,445121,923144,855146,494Un-loaded53,57747,57352,25755,50070,163Transit960573595613408Total172,347349,550174,775200,968217,065
Source: Civil Aviation Authority
2.5 The horticultural products, such as fruits, vegetables and flowers, are
perishable
commodities that have to be delivered to destination within a limited period
and in
controlled environment to ensure delivery in good condition without any damage.
The
floriculture has not yet advanced sufficiently for export to international
market. The fruits
and vegetables are being exported in substantial volumes. Besides the major
commodities indicated in Table 2.5, Pakistan exported during 2004-05 about
66,000
tonnes of other fresh fruits and about 30,000 tonnes of various fresh
vegetables
Table 2.5: Major Fruit and Vegetable Exports from Pakistan
(Tonnes)
Commodity 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04
2004-05Kinnows97,028121,69294,806149,58774,507Mangoes53,44447,54158,84477,46848,811Dates
(fresh)6,6224,6543,3532,6454,108Dates (dried)73,33472,87967,79162,78479,946Apples1,47581825097100Potatoes58,45056,98757,66356,04220,762Onions77,16853,37858,63649,07829,597Total367,521357,949341,343397,701257,831
Source: Federal Bureau of Statistics through PHDEB
3. Transport of Cargo by Air
3.1 At present there are 42 civil airports in Pakistan. A few of these are non-
operational and some have very limited local passenger services. Many of these
are
also joint facilities for the civil as well as air force operations. The
following are
designated as the international airports:
Karachi
Lahore
Islamabad
Peshawar
Faisalabad
Multan
Quetta
Gwadar
Turbat
Pasni
3.2 Very limited services are operated from Turbat and Pasni. No international
cargo
is transported from these airports and the domestic cargo is negligible.
Therefore
these airports were not covered by this study. An international airport in the
private
sector is being developed by Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This
facility was also surveyed during the study.
3.3 The total cargo transported from all the international airports of Pakistan
is
indicated in Table 3.1.
Table 3.1: Total Cargo Handled at All Airports in Pakistan
(Tonnes)
Year2000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05InternationalLoaded117,810 108,445
121,923 144,855 146,494
Transit960 573 595 613 408
Total172,347 156,591 174,775 200,968 217,065
DomesticLoaded39,922 40,608 47,017 48,991 56,337
Un-loaded39,922 40,608 47,017 48,991 56,337
Total79,844 81,216 94,034 97,982 112,674
Int'l + Domestic(incl. Transit)
Loaded157,732 149,053 168,940 193,846 202,831
Un-loaded93,499 88,181 99,274 104,491 126,500
Total252,191 237,807 268,809 298,950 329,739
-
50,000100,000150,000200,000250,000300,000350,0002000-
012001-
022002-
032003-
042004-
05InternationalDomesticInt'l +
domestic(incl. Transit)
Source: Civil Aviation Authority
3.4 The wide bodied passenger aircrafts have spare capacity in the hold for
carriage
of cargo. These aircraft are, therefore, operated in passenger-cum-cargo mode
and
are the main carriers of cargo on scheduled services. To meet additional demand
a
few carriers like Lufthansa have introduced cargo services. Some other
operators
have also introduced chartered flights to meet seasonal demands for transport
of
cargo.
3.5 There are complaints from exporters and air cargo agents that many
international
airlines have withdrawn from calling Pakistani airports because of high landing
charges of CAA for aircrafts and high fuel price in Pakistan, thereby reducing
the
availability of cargo space for transport of international cargo by air.
However, no
statistics were available to determine the cargo that could not be air
freighted
because of non-availability of cargo space. An evaluation of the landing
charges and
fuel prices payable in the airports of regional countries needs to be carried
out and
suitable measures adopted to attract foreign airlines to call at Pakistani
airports.
3.6 Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar are the main airports for transport
of
cargo, both domestic and international. The major airlines and operators that
have
been operating from these airports and the cargo lifted by them is indicated in
Table
3.2.
Table 3.2: Cargo Transported by Major Airlines / Operators during 2004-05
(Tonnes)
Airline / Operator Karachi Islamabad Lahore PeshawarAERO ASIA
6,6272,1283,396474AIR BLUE-1,448-653AIR SOFIA (DHL)--5,274-
BRITISH AIRWAYS-2,949--
CARGOLUX AIRLINES4,630---
CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS4,748---
EMIRATES AIRLINES21,1065,0407,6021,220GULF AIR4,0582,9333,5231,110KUWAIT
AIRWAYS-1,018--
LUFTHANSA --5,753-
PIA85,24027,50039,5904,762QATAR AIRWAYS-1,2072,0181,601ROYAL
AIRLINE9,582-7,327-
SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES7,4142,4543,0571,566SHAHEEN AIRLINE -611-290SWISS
AIR8,677---
THAI AIRWAYS .4,952-4,522-
Source: Civil Aviation Authority
3.7 The other important factor affecting the transport of cargo by air is the
availability
of cargo handling facilities at the airports. At all the airports there are
constraints of
space for handling the cargo. PIA and Aero Asia handle their own cargo, while
Air
Blue and foreign airlines make use of the services of the cargo handling agents
like
SAPS and Gerry’s Dnata. Because of lack of integration of operations the
available
facilities are not efficiently utilized. All airports require modern cargo
handling
facilities extending over much larger area.
3.8 Security has become an important issue for international transport of
cargo,
especially by air. Unless the cargo is screened through a modern screening
machine
capable of detecting explosives the cargo has to be held back at the airport
for 24
hours cooling period. This defeats the very objective of quick delivery through
air
shipment. Many of the cargo handling facilities at the airports lack suitable
screening
machines. Physical examination of cargo damages packaging, and also makes the
cargo susceptible to pilferage affecting its acceptability by the importer.
3.9 Fruits and vegetables are an important export commodity of Pakistan.
Because of
their perishable nature a substantial quantity of fruits and vegetables meant
for
distant destinations is transported by air. The Table 3.3 shows the estimated
quantity
exported by air.
Table 3.3: Estimated Exports of Fruits and Vegetables by Air during 2004-05
(Tonnes)
CommodityKarachiLahoreIslamabadMultanPeshawarQuettaMango20,0008,5002,5001,0002,0000Dates
fresh3,50000000Other fresh fruits10,0003,0001,0000250NegligibleFresh
vegetables10,0003,0001,00004,000NegligibleTotal43,50014,5004,5001,0006,250Negligible
Source: Market sources through PHDEB
3.10 To maintain fruits and vegetables in good condition these must not be
exposed
to hot weather for prolonged period and stored in cool and dry environment,
preferably in a cold room cooled to the required temperature. The fruits and
vegetables exporters complain that the airports do not have satisfactory cold
storage
arrangements and export consignments get damaged, especially when these are
held back because of lack of space in the aircraft or missing a flight. The
representatives of CAA and ACAAP have stated that where such facilities have
been
provided those are not being utilized. Therefore provision of such facilities
needs to
be decided after careful evaluation of actual requirements.
3.11 Lack of suitable lockers and strong rooms meeting the international
aviation
standards is an issue of particular concern to the gem and jewelry exporters.
They
also complain of lack of secure arrangements for carriage of such valuables in
PIA
aircraft, high freight charges and the necessity of carrying the items in
person or on
payment of air fare for the escort. Secure arrangements for transport of gems
and
jewelry, export of which is being promoted by the Government of Pakistan, need
to
be developed.
3.12 CAA does not levy any throughput charges for the exports. It levies
throughput
charges at the rate of 2% of IATA tariff for the air freight on the normal
imports and
5% of IATA tariff on imports requiring immediate clearance. Actual freight paid
on
these consignments is usually much less than the IATA tariff and there are
complaints from the air cargo agents on behalf of the importers that the
charges
levied by CAA are excessive. An adjudication mechanism needs to be put in place
at
each airport to quickly resolve these disputes.
3.13 Sialkot International Airport being developed by the private sector is
expected to
commence cargo operations by end 2006 or beginning of 2007. Sialkot Chamber of
Commerce and Industry (SCCI) claims that at present over 40 tonnes per day of
commodities manufactured in Sialkot are being exported by air through various
airports of Pakistan. After the Sialkot airport comes in operation they will be
able to
quadruple these exports within the projected 10 years. The success of Sialkot
international Airport will depend very much on the ability of Sialkot Airport
management to attract adequate cargo and passenger flights to various export
destinations.
Figure 3.1: Projected Transport of Cargo by Air-
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3.14 On the basis of projected growth of cargo traffic at various airports and
new
traffic that would be generated by increased exports from Sialkot airport it
has been
estimated that the domestic air cargo and imports of air cargo will grow
annually at
average rate of 8.5%, while the exports by air will grow at the rate of 10%.
With this
projected growth the total air cargo will increase from about 330,000 tonnes in
2004-
05 to about 866,000 tonnes in 2015-16. Cargo handling facilities have therefore
to be
created to meet this volume of air cargo.
3.15 The above projections have not taken in consideration the sea-air
multi-modal
transport of cargo to Central Asian Republics using the ports in Pakistan as
the
interchange point. Pakistani ports could serve as a convenient interchange
point
provided an efficient logistics supply chain is developed, whereby the urgent
delivery
cargo arriving by sea or air could be transferred to the other mode of
transport within
hours with the minimum essential processing formalities. This would also
require
frequent air services to various destinations in CAR. At present Dubai is
serving as a
hub for such multi-modal transport, where transfer from sea to air takes place
within
hours.
3.16 An integrated computerized business process system is an essential
requirement for efficient handling of air cargo. At present different agencies
involved
in the process i.e. Customs, CAA, airlines and cargo handling operators have
their
own IT systems without being interlinked to each other. PACCS introduced by
Pakistan Customs under Customs Administrative Reforms (CARE) program has not
yet been extended to the airports. For the system to work efficiently as a
Single
Window it is essential that the PACCS should be introduced at all international
airports and IT systems of all agencies involved in air movement of cargo
should be
integrated with PACCS.
4. Jinnah International Airport, Karachi
4.1 Most of the international as well as domestic cargo transported by air is
handled
at Karachi. During 2004-05 Karachi airport handled 179,856 tonnes of cargo
including 126,682 tonnes of international cargo. The cargo transported through
Karachi airport has shown a continuous growth since 2001-02 at an average
growth
rate of 7.2%, although the cargo loaded for export during 2004-05 was a little
less
than 2003-04.
Table 4.1: Cargo handled at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi
(Metric Tons)
Year2000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05InternationalLoaded77,110 68,547 75,988
86,873 84,249
Un-loaded31,863 27,771 30,490 32,187 42,025
Transit960 573 595 599 408
Total109,933 96,891 107,073 119,659 126,682
DomesticLoaded18,241 19,540 23,486 24,231 29,277
Un-loaded19,499 19,261 21,484 22,039 23,897
Total37,740 38,801 44,970 46,270 53,174
Int'l + Domestic(incl. Transit)
Loaded95,351 88,087 99,474 111,104 113,526
Un-loaded51,362 47,032 51,974 54,226 65,922
Total147,673 135,692 152,043 165,929 179,856
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Source: CAA
4.2 Assuming that the growth rate of last four years is maintained the cargo
throughput of Karachi airport would increase to about 400,000 tonnes by
2015-16. A
substantial part of the cargo loaded at Karachi airport for export originates
from
Punjab. The actual cargo handled at the airport will depend on the growth in
national
GDP, the cargo handling facilities developed at Karachi and other airports in
Pakistan
especially Lahore, Islamabad, Sialkot and Multan, and availability of airline
services
with adequate cargo carrying capacity for various export destinations.
4.3 The projections shown in the graph above do not include the transit trade
by air
to CAR for which much scope exists. Under the modern multi-modal transport
concept it is common to combine sea and air transport to achieve quick delivery
at
reduced cost. Because of the land routes through Afghanistan to CAR being
blocked,
Karachi is located in an ideal position for the cargo to CAR to be brought to
Karachi
by sea and then transited to final destination by air. However, such an
operation
requires a very efficient operation of the logistics, with the cargo arriving
by sea
moving to the airport after completion of all Customs formalities within a few
hours for
onward transit to final destination by air. Development of such a logistics
chain could
greatly increase the volume of cargo transported by air through Karachi.
4.4 In terms of value the major commodities exported by air through Karachi
airport
are: apparel, clothing and made ups; leather garments and articles thereof;
textile
and fiber, knitted and woven fabrics; carpets and other textile flooring;
electrical
machinery and equipment, gems and jewelry; pharmaceutical products; fish and
crustaceans; fruits and vegetables; and fresh meat.
Table 4.2: Commodity Exports from Karachi Airport
Figure in million rupees
Commodity20012002200320042005Live animals03.352.8512.551.271.8Meat & edible
meat offal02.2126.6346.9543.4535.3Fish & crustaceans,
molluscs..228.6710.91,033.11,149.71,535.1Food
items30.1113.0405.3455.3477.3Fruits &
vegetables364.7483.8498.9622.2803.4Pharmaceutical
products131.3350.3733.71,201.41,385.2Rubber & plastic
articles04.937.682.7139.1103.7Leather garments & articles
thereof7,333.97,467.010,764.812,357.715,083.5Textile &
fibre741.22,232.97,515.55,006.23,338.4Carpets & other textile
flooring423.3444.564.1817.9946.3Kintted & woven
fabrics238.244.3314.76,327.11,975.1Apparel, clothing &
madeups7,821.29,855.514,571.211,756.616,857.3Footwear, Guaitars & parts16.744.183.6152.3200.5Stone
& glassware00.418.473.036.721.9Gems &
jewellery28.91,370.71,084.11,166.41,129.6Metal
articles18.927.438.241.072.2Electrical machinery &
equipments12.584.6373.0959.62,003.8Mechanical machinery &
equipments04.851.388.7181.8177.7Optical,
photographic…07.532.153.3106.9154.2Arms, ammunitions &
accessories00.038.8119.448.910.4Furniture, bedding,
mattress157.154.912.613.315.2Toys, games & sports
goods09.121.258.8220.1179.2Miscellaneous items36.247.9131.3180.5365.6
TOTAL17,615.023,710.638,959.343,535.447,442.8
Source: Compiled by study team from PRAL data
4.5 Maximum numbers of airlines on international routes from Pakistan operate
from
Karachi. The cargo is mainly transported in a combined operation on wide bodied
aircraft passenger flights, which have spare cargo carrying capacity. A few
foreign
airlines like Lufthansa and Emirates have also operated exclusive cargo
flights.
Occasionally aircraft are also chartered by some operators for cargo operations
only.
4.6 The statistics of cargo transported by various airlines show that nearly
half of the
cargo transported by air from Karachi airport is lifted by PIA. Other airlines
lifting
substantial volume of cargo are: Emirates Airline, Royal Airline, Saudi Arabian
Airline, Lufthansa Airline, Swiss Airline, Aero Asia, Thai Airways, Cathy
Pacific
Airline, and Cargolux Airlines. Recently Air Blue and Etihad Airways have also
started to lift reasonable volume of cargo.
4.7 PIA handles its own cargo, while most of the foreign airlines make use of
the
services of SAPS or Gerry’s Dnata. At present SAPS is handling the cargo of
Malaysian Airlines, Royal Airline, Singapore Airline, Cargolux Airline, Etihad
Airline,
Iran Air and Lufthansa Airlines. Gerry’s Dnata is handling Emirate Airlines,
Turkish
Airlines, Air Lanka, Express Service and Air Blue.
4.8 The cargo handling facilities are scattered at different locations over
various
terminals and the cargo complex constructed by the Civil Aviation Authority in
2003.
Imports by PIA are handled at Terminal 1. Imports by foreign carriers are
handled by
SAPS and Gerry’s Dnata at the Terminal 2 Air Freight Unit. The imports
requiring
immediate clearance like blood plasma, medicines, perishables, precious metals,
courier services etc. are handled at Terminal 3. The cargo complex handles the
cargo exported through foreign airlines. PIA has its own facility for export
cargo next
to the cargo complex. The domestic cargo is handled by PIA at yet another place
next to Terminal 1. DHL and TCS are developing their own handling area for the
express services at another place on the road leading to the cargo complex.
There is
no proper arrangement for separate storage of dangerous goods. The facilities
scattered over different areas create considerable difficulties for the cargo
clearing
service providers as adequate basic facilities like canteen and wash rooms are
not
available at all places.
Table 4.3: Cargo Traffic by Airlines at Karachi Airport
(Tonnes)
Name of Airline/ Operators 2000 - 2001 2001 - 2002 2002 - 2003 2003 - 2004 2004
- 2005AERO ASIA AIRLINE 3,432 4,2755,7096,8526,627AEROFLOAT AIRLINE 679 - - - -
AIR CHINA LIMITED 699 441500547717AIR FRANCE 3,577 807 - 1,3281,618AIR SOFIA
C/O (DHL) - - 752,1542,058AIR BLUE - - - 1753,829BANGLADESH BIMAN 540 7219075991,366BHOJA
AIR 428 - - - -
CARGOLUX AIRLINES 2,483 5,0956,8956,1764,630CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS 1,761
1,5583,3706,4264,748EGYPT AIR 716 2531,274441 -
EMIRATES AIRLINES. 12,513 16,14417,09219,20321,106ASSOCIATE 423 466715400 -
ETIHAD AIRWAYS - - - - 1,876GULF AIR 2,115 2,3383,1404,1034,058INDIAN AIRLINE
CORP. 78 4 - - -
IRAN AIR. 63 1442684,652312KUWAIT AIRWAYS 371 265372230 -
LUFTHANSA CARGO AG 9,280 6,9798,128 - -
LUFTHANSA AIRLINES - - - 9,3633,754MALAYSIAN AIRLINES 1,888
1,4582,4092,6953,333OMAN AIR 7 - 204 - -
PAKISTAN INTERNL AIRLINES 81,064 72,52071,51472,20185,240QATAR AIRWAYS 1,271
1,5691,9261,3631,054ROYAL AIRLINE - 1764,2235,2829,582ROYAL JORDANIAN 661
725952883394SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES 8,619 7,4239,1968,4437,414SHAHEEN AIR
INTERNATIONAL 884 - 1,4831,1861,141SHAHEEN AIRLINE 521 538737516414SINGAPORE
AIRLINES 1,968 1,025 - - -
SRILANKAN AIRLINES 343 386797 - -
SWISS AIR 4,312 4,3804,3474,9018,677SYRIAN ARAB AIRLINES 379 285155183262THAI
AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL 4,845 3,0804,7024,8304,952TURKISH AIRLINES 231
247357290284YEMENIA, YEMEN AIRWAYS 290 - - - -
Total 146,441 133,302151,447165,422179,448
Source: Civil Aviation Authority
4.9 Present availability of space for cargo handling facilities and its
adequacy for
meeting the future requirement as indicated by CAA, PIA and other cargo
handling
service providers is shown in Table 4.4.
4.10 The Cargo Complex constructed recently by CAA for export cargo has a
modern
office block for administration and air cargo agents’ offices. There is
adequate
parking arrangement for trucks and other facilities for truck drivers. However,
the
examination area, where the cargo is received, does not have adequate covered
area. The cargo lying there is exposed to sun and rain and frequently gets
damaged.
There are also complaints of lack of cool hall for perishable cargo. It is
stated that the
cargo handed over to the airlines is left in the open for the cooling period of
24 hours.
During this period it frequently gets damaged or pilfered. Pye-dogs damaging
the
cargo were also mentioned by the exporters.
4.11 In the case of perishable commodities, missing a flight because of some
reason,
their condition deteriorates because of non-availability of suitable cooling
arrangement. There are also complaints of inadequate scanning facilities, which
result in delay in processing, need for the cargo being detained for 24 hours
cooling
period, and damage to packing and contents because of their physical
examination.
* DHL is developing its own facilities, which are expected to be ready by 2007
** Figures include all spaces operated by cargo service providers as well as
CAA
Sources: PIA, SAPS, Gerry’s Dnata, DHL and CAA
4.12 A sketch showing the layout of the CAA cargo sheds for exports in the
cargo
complex is produced on the next page. To reduce pilferage and provide security
closed circuit TV cameras need to be installed in the entire area. Modern
scanning
machines of adequate capacity are also required to minimize manual examination
and holding back the cargo for 24 hours cooling period.
4.13 To reduce the complaints of pilferage CAA intends to arrange for the
covered
shed and grills (indicated in the sketch as backyard grills) to be erected
behind the
warehouses allocated to various airlines. The shed in examination area also
needs to
be extended in width to reduce the complaints of lack of covered area. However,
this
can be considered only as a temporary arrangement to meet the present
requirements and will not be adequate for handling the projected growth in
cargo
traffic.
4.14 For efficiently handling the growing traffic projected for the next ten
years there
is an urgent need to develop an integrated cargo handling facility in the form
of a
cargo village in which all the international, domestic and transit cargo may be
handled efficiently under a single window operating system. This cargo village
should
have adequate modern warehouses; cold storages; offices and amenities for
Customs, airlines, banks, cargo handlers, freight forwarders, air cargo agents,
transporters, and other service providers; and parking area for trailers,
trucks, cars
and other vehicles. Necessary space is available at present between Jinnah
Avenue
and the airport boundary from Terminal 1 to the road leading to Jinnah
International
Airport. CAA has a plan for development of the cargo village in private sector.
This
needs to be expedited.
4.15 To overcome the difficulties experienced by PIA, because of its cargo
operations being scattered at different locations, it has already prepared a
plan for
integrating all its cargo operations at one location. Sketch showing the
proposed plan
of PIA is produced below. Execution of the plan has already been delayed for
over a
decade. It is feared that because of the financial constraints execution of the
plan
might be delayed. Necessary funds need to be allocated to ensure that the
proposed
plan gets executed at the earliest.
4.16 However, increasing the capacity of physical infrastructure only will not
be
sufficient for increasing the throughput of cargo moving through the airport.
To match
it there has to be adequate cargo carrying capacity on the aircrafts of the
airlines
calling at the airport. Suitable measures will have to be introduced to attract
more
foreign airlines to call at Karachi.
PIA’s Proposed Plan for Expansion of Existing Cargo Complex
5. Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore
5.1 The next airport in terms of the volume of cargo handled by air is the
Lahore
airport. During 2004-05 it handled 85,552 tonnes of total cargo, of which
52,728
tonnes was the international cargo. The exports amounted to 36,942 tonnes.
Since
2001-02 the cargo handled at Lahore airport has shown a steady growth at the
average annual rate of about 11 %. The international cargo has grown at the
rate of
about 10%, while the domestic cargo has increased at the rate of about 12%.
Table 5.1: Cargo handled at Lahore International Airport
(Tonnes)
Year2000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05InternationalLoaded26,595 25,323 27,439
36,595 36,946
Un-loaded12,690 10,568 11,955 12,094 15,782
Transit- - - 14 -
Total39,285 35,891 39,394 48,703 52,728
DomesticLoaded11,804 11,117 14,069 14,736 16,196
Un-loaded8,557 9,562 10,825 12,902 16,628
Total20,361 20,679 24,894 27,638 32,824
Int'l + Domestic(incl. Transit)
Loaded38,399 36,440 41,508 51,331 53,142
Un-loaded21,247 20,130 22,780 24,996 32,410
Total59,646 56,570 64,288 76,341 85,552
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Domestic
Source: CAA
5.2 Assuming that the growth rate of last four years is maintained the cargo
throughput of Lahore airport would increase from 85,544 tonnes in 2004-05 to
about
268,000 tonnes by 2015-16. With commissioning of Sialkot International Airport
the
air cargo originating from Sialkot will no longer move from Lahore. However,
area
around Lahore is developing as an industrial hub and is also surrounded by fertile
agricultural land. It is expected that the growth of various industries,
especially ready
made garments industry, and horticultural produce will adequately compensate
it.
Availability of airline services with adequate cargo carrying capacity for
various
export destinations would be a pre-requisite.
Figure 5.1: Projected Throughput of Cargo at Lahore International Airport
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022002-
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5.3 The statistics for previous years providing the breakdown of commodities
transported through Lahore airport were not readily available. However a
limited
data of the cargo moved through newly commissioned Allama Iqbal International
Airport Lahore in less than 3 months was obtained through Pakistan Revenue
Automation Limited (PRAL). It showed that In terms of value the major
commodities
exported by air through Lahore airport during this period were: apparel,
clothing and
made ups; leather garments and articles thereof; carpets and other textile
flooring;
electrical machinery and equipment; mechanical machinery and equipment; rubber
and plastic materials; and fresh meat.
Table 5.2: Partial Export Data Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore
Figures in million Rupees
CommodityApril, May, June 2006Live animals01.3Meat & edible meat
offal123.4Fish & crustaceans, molluscs..00.5Food items04.3Fruits &
vegetables24.7Pharmaceutical products55.0Rubber & plastic
articles764.7Leather garments & articles thereof1,273.6Textile &
fibre71.7Carpets & other textile flooring1,089.1Kintted & woven fabrics87.4Apparel,
clothing & madeups1,914.6Footwear, Guaitars & parts69.3Stone &
glassware03.8Gems & jewellery10.7Metal articles23.2Electrical machinery
& equipments1,027.4Mechanical machinery & equipments1,054.1Optical,
photographic…265.7Arms, ammunitions & accessories00.2Furniture, bedding,
mattress03.7Toys, games & sports goods94.8Miscellaneous items472.7
TOTAL8,435.9
Source: Compiled by study team from PRAL data
5.4 Next to Karachi, Lahore is the busiest airport. All types of aircrafts are
able to
land here. PIA, Aero Asia, Shaheen and Air Blue are the domestic airlines
lifting
cargo on passenger flights in a combined passenger cum cargo operation.
Emirates,
Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airline,
Royal
Airline, and Thai Airways are the foreign airlines that have been lifting cargo
regularly
from Lahore airport.
5.5 The cargo handling agents and the airlines served by them are indicated in
Table
5.3.
Table 5.3: Airlines served by Service Providers at Lahore Airport
PIA
SAPS
Gerry’s Dnata
Others
PIA
Indian Airlines
Uzbekistan
Airlines
Non-scheduled
flights
Lufthansa Cargo British
World Cargo
Thai Airways
Etihad Airlines
Singapore Airlines
Qatar Airlines
Kuwait Airways
Royal Airlines
Gulf Air
Shaheen Airways
Saudi Arabian Airline
TCS (URS)
Emirates Airline
Expo. Aviation
Air Blue
DHL Aviation (Exports)
Non-scheduled flights
DHL
TCS
Aero Asia
UFS (Air Blue)
Table 5.4: Cargo Traffic by Airlines at Lahore International Airport
(Tonnes)
Name of Airline/ Operators 2000 - 2001 2001 - 2002 2002 - 2003 2003 - 2004 2004
- 2005AERO ASIA AIRLINE 1,602 2,130 2,691 3,236 3,396
AIR BLUE - - - 90 1,482
AIR SOFIA C/O (DHL) - - - 5,091 5,274
BHOJA AIR 298 - - - -
EMIRATES AIRLINES. 2,408 4,274 3,781 4,045 7,602
GULF AIR 1,413 2,440 3,369 3,618 3,523
INDIAN AIRLINE - - - 33 157
KUWAIT AIRWAYS 483 388 313 886 910
LUFTHANSA CARGO AG 9,089 4,717 8,483 - -
LUFTHANSA AIRLINES - - - 9,999 5,753
PAKISTAN INTERNL AIRLINES 32,114 31,774 34,561 34,979 39,590
QATAR AIRWAYS 731 1,500 911 1,463 2,018
ROYAL AIRLINE - 115 1,985 4,915 7,327
SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES 4,043 3,572 3,149 3,109 3,057
SHAHEEN AIR INTERNATIONAL 210 775 330 308 531
SHAHEEN AIRLINE, KHI 260 277 238 411 408
SINGAPORE AIRLINES LTD. 2,843 1,478 - - -
THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL 4,149 3,129 4,478 4,144 4,522
Total 59,643 56,569 64,289 76,327 85,550
Source: CAA
5.6 The newly constructed Allama Iqbal International Airport passenger terminal
started operation in March 2005. However no provision was made for construction
of
a cargo terminal and the cargo is being handled through a temporary facility.
This
temporary facility lacks in many respects and there are complaints from
exporters, air
cargo agents, and Customs officials regarding the difficulties in working
through
these temporary facilities. The premises provided to the Customs officials are
hazardous and most uncomfortable. A fire has already taken place there and
records
burnt.
5.7 Realizing this situation CAA has started work on construction of a cargo
complex.
The cargo warehouse of Gerry’s Dnata has been completed and is operational. The
cargo warehouses of SAPS and PIA are expected to be ready by August and
December 2006, respectively. However, the work on Customs block has not yet
commenced and could take another 2 years for completion. In the meanwhile the
Customs offices will have to be shifted to some other suitable place. Necessary
arrangements need to be made immediately.
5.8 All the warehouses being developed by PIA, SAPS and Gerry’s Dnata need to
be
provided with video camera security arrangements, modern screening machines,
temperature controlled cold rooms and strong rooms with lockers. Size of the
new
warehouses appears to be adequate to meet the anticipated requirements of next
10
years. However the available free land needs to be reserved for the future
expansion
requirements. Banking facilities, offices for air cargo agents, rest rooms for
drivers,
parking area for container trailers and other necessary amenities need to be
provided.
5.9 The information provided by the cargo handling service providers is given
in
Table 5.5. However, it is to be noted that PIA and Gerry’s Dnata have provided
information regarding their existing operational facilities, while SAPS has
provided
information in respect of the new facility which is expected to become
operational by
end August 2006. The area allocated to various cargo handling service providers
is
shown in the sketch of the Cargo Complex produced on the next page.
6. Islamabad International Airport
6.1 The third airport handling large volume of cargo transported by air is the
Islamabad airport. 47,583 tonnes of total cargo was handled during 2004-05.
This
included 28,508 tonnes of international cargo. The volume of cargo handled has
shown continuous growth since 2000-01 at an average annual rate of 7.7%. The
international cargo has grown at the rate of 8.4% and the domestic cargo at the
rate
of 6.8%.
Table 6.1: Cargo handled at Islamabad International Airport
(Tonnes)
Year2000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05InternationalLoaded12,000 12,465 13,908
16,061 19,011
Un-loaded7,080 7,136 7,824 8,643 9,497
Transit- - - - -
Total19,080 19,601 21,732 24,704 28,508
DomesticLoaded6,587 6,984 6,653 7,102 7,401
Un-loaded7,158 7,218 9,880 9,560 11,674
Total13,745 14,202 16,533 16,662 19,075
Int'l + Domestic(incl. Transit)
Loaded18,587 19,449 20,561 23,163 26,412
Un-loaded14,238 14,354 17,704 18,203 21,171
Total32,825 33,803 38,265 41,366 47,583
Source: Civil Aviation Authority-
5,00010,00015,00020,00025,00030,00035,00040,00045,00050,0002000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05InternationalDomesticInt'l
+
Domestic
6.2 Assuming that the growth rate of last five years is maintained the cargo
throughput of Islamabad Airport would increase from 47,583 tonnes in 2004-05 to
about 110,000 tonnes by 2015-16. The projected air cargo traffic for Islamabad
airport is shown in figure 6.1.
Figure 6.1: Projected Throughput of Cargo at Islamabad Airport
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20,00040,00060,00080,000100,000120,000140,000160,0002000-
012001-
022002-
032003-
042004-
052005-
062006-
072007-
082008-
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6.3 PRAL provided information of the value of commodities exported from
Islamabad
airport during the last 3 years. In terms of value the major commodities
exported by
air through Islamabad airport are: apparel, clothing and made ups; leather
garments
and articles thereof; rubber and plastic articles; optical and photographic
items;
electrical machinery and equipment; fruits and vegetables; and fresh meat. The
manufactured items exported through Islamabad airport are mainly produced in
Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala and Gujrat area.
Table 6.2: Commodity exports from Islamabad International Airport
Figure in million rupees
Commodity200320042005Live animals13.501.716.9Meat & edible meat
offal01.652.5126.1Fish & crustaceans, molluscs..00.000.906.2Food
items72.133.938.6Fruits & vegetables255.6468.5434.0Pharmaceutical
products03.707.809.9Rubber & plastic articles10.5242.91,562.8Leather
garments & articles thereof1,446.22,194.83,585.9Textile &
fibre00.301.764.3Carpets & other textile flooring51.474.279.5Kintted &
woven fabrics30.426.939.6Apparel, clothing &
madeups725.92,504.84,565.1Footwear, Guaitars & parts00.302.608.6Stone &
glassware00.101.501.9Gems & jewellery25.329.051.2Metal
articles41.864.1272.2Electrical machinery &
equipments54.080.4234.1Mechanical machinery &
equipments122.5208.7182.4Optical, photographic…991.21,523.21,102.0Arms,
ammunitions & accessories03.200.100.3Furniture, bedding,
mattress02.006.105.7Toys, games & sports goods322.5399.7558.2Miscellaneous
items11.9148.6165.9
TOTAL4,185.88,074.613,111.3
Source: Compiled by study team from PRAL data
6.4 Emirates, Gulf Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines, British Airways, Kuwait Airways
and
Qatar Airways are the main international airlines calling at Islamabad and
lifting
cargo. Besides PIA, private sector Pakistani airlines are also operating from
Islamabad. However, more than 50% cargo is transported by PIA.
Table 6.3: Cargo Traffic by Airlines at Islamabad International Airport
(Tonnes)
Name of Airline/ Operators 2000 - 2001 2001 - 2002 2002 - 2003 2003 - 2004 2004
- 2005AERO ASIA AIRLINE 952 1,0371,9922,3822,128AFGHAN AIRFORCE - 1 - - -
AIR BLUE - - - 861,448ARIANA AFGHAN AIRLINES - - 6 10 -
BHOJA AIR 93 - - - -
BRITISH AIRWAYS 3,361 791 - 1,7702,949CHINA XINJIANG AIRLINES 1
335653126EMIRATES AIRLINES. 2,515 4,506 4,151 4,6975,040GULF AIR 632
1,4531,8962,1342,933KUWAIT AIRWAYS 146 1271735031,018PAKISTAN INTERNL AIRLINE
20,779 21,62925,39425,10327,500QATAR AIRWAYS - - - 981,207ROYAL AIRLINE 3,359
3,0142 - -
SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES 3,359 3,0143,0813,3772,454PAF C/O SAPS - - 34 - -
SHAHEEN AIR INTERNATIONAL 622 9031,153878611SHAHEEN AIRLINE, KHI 367 309 328
277171Total 36,186 36,817 38,266 41,368 47,585
Source: CAA
6.5 PIA, SAPS and Gerry’s Dnata are the main cargo handling service providers
at
Islamabad airport. PIA handles its own cargo and also provides services to the
Chinese and Afghan airlines. SAPS serves British Airways, Qatar Airways, Saudi
Arabian Airline, Emirates Airlines, Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa,
Shaheen
Airlines and Air Blue. Availability of space for cargo handling facilities is
very
restricted and possibility of expansion limited because of the area being bound
by the
Chaklala Road leading to the airport and the airport apron. Brief statement of
the
available space and the requirement for efficiently handling the cargo
indicated by
the service providers is produced in Table 6.4.
6.6 SAPS and Gerry’s Dnata have adequate area to meet present requirements of
traffic handled by them. They will need more space to efficiently handle the
anticipated increased volume of traffic. However, the requirements indicated by
them
need careful reassessment. Because of the restrictions imposed by the built up
area
around these facilities the increased cargo handling facilities will have to be
allocated
at the new Islamabad Airport.
6.7 PIA handles more than 50% of the cargo. The space available to it for
handling
this cargo is not adequate. Proper segregation of different categories of
cargoes
cannot be maintained. Weighbridge and modern scanning machine are lacking. The
grill and dangerous cargo rooms are cramped. Livestock is air freighted from
here,
but there is no arrangement for their handling. Even the basic facilities like
wash
rooms for the Customs officials and others working at the premises are lacking.
There is no parking space for the trailers bringing the containers loaded with
cargo.
To enable flow of traffic during the day their movement has to be restricted to
night,
and their parking on the road blocks the traffic. Security of the premises is
inadequate.
6.8 As construction of the new airport will take a few years there is an urgent
need for
making some additional area of the airport available for this facility,
rearranging the
layout scientifically for proper segregation and smooth flow of cargo, and
providing
modern equipment like weighbridge, scanner, close circuit TV surveillance, fire
fighting equipment etc.
6.9 The new Islamabad International Airport is planned at Fateh Jung. 3,200
acres
land has been acquired. The project management consultant was appointed in
January 2006 and mobilized in February 2006. Draft Master Plan for the airport
is
already in place. Completion on Phase I is planned for 2010. On completion of
Phase
I the airport will have capacity for 6.5 million passengers per annum and a
dedicated
cargo handling facility for initial capacity of 100,000 tonnes per annum with
provision
for future expansion. Multi-modal transport access arrangements are planned
through 3 lane dual carriageway road and shuttle train service. Agreements have
been executed with a number of international carriers to operate services from
the
Islamabad International Airport.
6.10 Before finalizing the Master Plan all the stakeholders need to be
consulted to
ensure that the cargo handling facilities are in keeping with the requirements
of the
trade, modern practices and regulatory requirements.
Figure 6.3: SAPS Cargo Handling Terminal at Islamabad Airport
7. Peshawar International Airport
7.1 Peshawar airport also handles substantial volume of cargo by air. During
2004-
05 it handled 11,675 tonnes of cargo, which included 8,851 tonnes of
international
cargo. While the volume of domestic cargo has remained around 3,000 tonnes,
there
has been a consistent growth since 2000-01 in the volume of international cargo
at
an average annual rate of about 19 % resulting in total cargo growth rate of
about 12
%.
Table 7.1: Cargo Handled at Peshawar International Airport
(Tonnes)
Year2000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05InternationalLoaded1,958 2,039 4,585
5,256 6,070
Un-loaded1,805 2,040 1,941 2,504 2,781
Transit- - - - -
Total3,763 4,079 6,526 7,760 8,851
DomesticLoaded973 952 682 571 909
Un-loaded1,986 2,286 2,413 2,075 1,915
Total2,959 3,238 3,095 2,646 2,824
Int'l + Domestic(incl. Transit)
Loaded2,931 2,991 5,267 5,827 6,979
Un-loaded3,791 4,326 4,354 4,579 4,696
Total6,722 7,317 9,621 10,406 11,675
Source: Civil Aviation Authority-
2,0004,0006,0008,00010,00012,00014,0002000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05InternationalDomesticInt'l
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Domestic
7.2 Assuming that the growth rate of last five years is maintained the cargo
throughput of Peshawar airport would increase from 11,675 tonnes in 2004-05 to
about 33,000 tonnes by 2015-16. The projected air cargo traffic for Peshawar
airport
is shown in Figure 7.1. It may be noted that Peshawar is very well located for
airfreight of domestic as well as foreign cargo to CAR under multi-modal
transport
system. This opportunity needs to be exploited.
Figure 7.1: Projected Throughput of Cargo at Peshawar Airport
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012001-
022002-
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052005-
062006-
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Domestic
7.3 No statistical data regarding the commodity exports from Peshawar airport
could
be made available by PRAL. Various sources indicated that the main exports from
Peshawar airport comprised fresh fruit and vegetables, animal casings, meat,
livestock, dairy products, honey, tobacco, carpets and precious and
semi-precious
stones. Pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments, sports goods and leather
garments
originating from Rawalpindi-Sialkot area were also exported through Peshawar
airport. The imports were mainly unaccompanied personal baggage and medicines.
7.4 PIA, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Gulf Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Aero
Asia are
the main transporters of cargo in combination with their passenger services.
Air Blue
has started to lift cargo on introduction of its service in 2005. Recently
Etihad has
also started its service and started to lift cargo. In the past PIA has been
carrying
over 50% of cargo. However, with introduction of services by other airlines its
share
has been declining.
Table 7.2: Cargo Traffic by Airlines
(Tonnes)
Name of Airline/ Operators 2000 - 2001 2001 - 2002 2002 - 2003 2003 - 2004 2004
- 2005AERO ASIA AIRLINE 449 341 333 455 474
AIR BLUE - - - - 653
EMIRATES AIRLINES 931 485 589 794 1,220
GULF AIR 222 410 673 593 1,110
OMAN AIR 21 - - - -
PAKISTAN INTERNL AIRLINES 4,214 5,177 6,599 5,892 4,762
QATAR AIRWAYS 566 639 1,140 1,760 1,601
ROYAL AIRLINE - - 60 - -
SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES - - - 569 1,566
SHAHEEN AIR INTERNATIONAL 52 38 - 10 -
SHAHEEN AIRLINE KHI 265 228 225 333 290
Total 6,720 7,318 9,619 10,406 11,676
Source: CAA
7.5 PIA and Aero Asia handle their own cargo, while the other airlines make use
of
the services of SAPS. The area available to PIA for its cargo terminal is
restricted to
about 20,000 ft2, which is absolutely inadequate for carrying out the
operations
efficiently. Covered areas are not adequate for storing the goods and getting
them
processed through necessary operations and examined by Customs. All the work
has to be carried out by PIA and Customs staff in most uncomfortable environment
lacking the basic facilities. There is no weighbridge for weighing of cargo or
the
scanner for security and Customs examination. Access to the terminal is through
the
passenger car parking area which makes it very difficult for the trucks and
trailers to
access the cargo terminal that has no parking space for these heavy vehicles.
7.6 Compared to that SAPS cargo terminal is spread over a much larger area of
over
75,000 ft2. It has separate warehouses for the export and import cargo and open
space for the trucks and trailers. The terminal is also equipped with
weighbridge,
modern scanner and other security features. Well equipped office space for the
SAPS, Customs and airlines staff is also available. It also has direct access
for trucks
and trailers. The terminal is at present being utilized at about 50% capacity.
7.7 To relieve the problems being faced at PIA cargo terminal it would be
advisable
to work out an arrangement whereby the under-utilized facilities of SAPS are
also
used by PIA under a mutually agreed arrangement till a new cargo terminal for
use of
PIA is built. It appears that some overtures in this direction had been made,
but
because of the business rivalry of the two organizations an acceptable
agreement
could not be reached.
7.8 A much larger cargo terminal with all modern facilities; including cold
storage for
perishable commodities, strong room with lockers for precious commodities and
separated shed for livestock; needs to be developed for PIA operations. At
present
this has been obstructed because a substantial part of land allocated to CAA
has
been occupied by ASF. The Airport Manager, Peshawar has put up a proposal for
expansion of the airport terminal by relocating ASF to PAF land and the present
car
park to army open land in the vicinity. It has been indicated that the proposal
is being
discussed by CAA with the concerned PAF and Army officials and plans for
expansion and Upgradation of the airport involving building of a new terminal
and
dedicated cargo facilities have been prepared. Considering that all the
organizations
involved to enable execution of the plan are under the administrative control
of the
Ministry of Defence it should not be too difficult to get the proposal
finalized and
executed. It would greatly relieve the problems being faced at Peshawar
airport.
8. Sialkot International Airport
8.1 Sialkot is a fast growing industrial city of Punjab. It specializes in
production of export
oriented high value goods like surgical instruments, sports goods and leather
garments. The
industry is lead by a dynamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which has
developed a
self financing and self-help culture. To develop the city the industrialists
initially contributed
0.5% of their income towards the Development Fund. This contribution has now
been
reduced to 0.25%. City hospital, college and school have been built out of this
fund.
8.2 To enable expeditious transport of goods for export to sea and air ports
Sialkot Dry Port
has been established in the private sector by taking land on lease from
Pakistan Railways.
The dry port owns a fleet of 100 flat-bed trucks for transport of the
containers. Over 40 tons
per day of Sialkot products are shipped abroad by air. The airports of Karachi,
Lahore,
Islamabad and Peshawar are used for these shipments. By arranging shipments
through
distant airports the exporters cannot exercise satisfactory control over it.
Furthermore,
damages and pilferages affect reputation of the exporters.
8.3 To overcome this situation SCCI decided to establish an airport at Sialkot.
A private
limited company by the name of Sialkot International Airport (Pvt) Ltd. was
established and a
Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Government of Pakistan and
SIAL,
whereby 1,036 acres land for the airport was made available by the Government
of Punjab
and other government organizations like Customs, CAA, ASF and Pakistan
Meteorological
Department (PMD) agreed to provide the necessary services for operation of the
airport.
8.4 Any industrialist from Sialkot contributing Rs 5,000,000 towards the equity
of SIAL is
entitled to become a member of the Board of Directors. At present there are 227
directors
who have contributed this amount.
8.5 Work on construction of the airport started in January 2003. The runway
capable of
landing the larges aircraft has already been built. Building of the control
tower, necessary
offices and two cargo warehouses of 1,000 m2 each are nearing completion.
Essential
equipment for operation of the airport and handling of cargo has been imported.
It is
intended to commence the operation for cargo transport and subsequently develop
it for
passenger transport. It is intended to operate the first flight in December
2006 or early 2007.
8.6 The airport is well laid out and there is provision for construction of 20
cargo warehouses
of 1,000 m2 capacity. PIA, SAPS, DHL have already shown interest in
establishing their
warehouses. SIAL is negotiating with various airlines to operate their services
for Sialkot
airport. Success of the airport will depend on attracting sufficient number of
airline services
to make the operation viable. The management of SIAL is very optimistic. SCCI
is of the
opinion that operation of the airport at Sialkot would enable them to enhance
their exports
and the volume of air cargo will increase three to four folds of the present
level.
Figure 8.1: Plan of Sialkot International Airport
9. Multan International Airport
9.1 At present Multan airport is handling a limited volume of cargo, most of
which is
domestic. Total cargo handled during 2004-05 was 1,623 tonnes. Out of this the
international cargo was limited to only 212 tonnes.
Table 9.1: Cargo handled at Multan International Airport
(Tonnes)
Year2000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05InternationalLoaded108 13 - 60 208
Un-loaded8 2 1 4 4
Transit- - - - -
Total116 15 1 64 212
DomesticLoaded628 705 730 718 892
Un-loaded641 539 595 702 519
Total1,269 1,244 1,325 1,420 1,411
Int'l + Domestic(incl. Transit)
Loaded736 718 730 778 1,100
Un-loaded649 541 596 706 523
Total1,385 1,259 1,326 1,484 1,623
Source: Civil Aviation Authority-
2004006008001,0001,2001,4001,6001,8002000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05InternationalDomesticInt'l
+
Domestic
9.2 During the period 2000-05 the cargo movement from Multan airport has not
shown any consistent growth pattern. Therefore, the past data could not be used
for
making growth projections. However, Multan is surrounded by large agricultural
area.
Kucchi Canal being developed at present will further increase this agricultural
producing belt. Mango is the main produce of this area. At present it is
transported to
Karachi and Lahore by land for onward transport to distant destinations by air.
Direct
shipment by air from Multan has not been possible because the runway length
does
not allow landing of wide bodied aircrafts. The smaller aircrafts landing at
Multan
airport do not have the capacity for carriage of cargo.
9.3 A decision has already been taken to extend the runway and build a new
terminal
with cargo handling facilities. PCI has been approved. CAA is at present in the
process of selecting a consultant for planning and designing a new terminal
building
with other allied facilities including a cargo terminal of international
standard. The
project is estimated to cost about US$ 50 million and completed in 2009.
Figure 9.1: Projected Throughput of Cargo at Multan Airport
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5,00010,00015,00020,00025,00030,00035,0002000-
012001-
022002-
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052005-
062006-
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9.4 Once the new facilities are established the airlines will have to be
persuaded to
operate the services with wide bodied aircrafts. On the assumption that with
availability of new facilities the wide bodied aircrafts will start calling at
Multan airport
the growth of international cargo has been projected at 20% during 2005-06,
gradually declining to 10% by 2015-16 and thereafter maintaining this growth
rate.
For the domestic cargo the average growth rate of 3.2% for the past five years
has
been used for future projections. On these assumptions the cargo handled at
Multan
airport will increase from 1,623 tonnes in 2004-05 to about 22,000 tonnes in
2015-16.
9.5 Only partial data of exports for the months of April, May and June 2006
could be
made available by PRAL. This shows apparel, clothing, made ups, footwear and
food
items as the main exports from Multan. The market sources indicated textile
made
ups, embroidered clothing, leather garments, shoes and sheep casings to be the
major exports from Multan. There was much scope for export of fruits and
vegetables, especially mangoes. But because of lack of cold storage facilities
and
wide bodied aircraft to lift the cargo this potential was not being exploited.
Pakistan
Horticulture Development and Export Board (PHDEB) has planned an Agro
Processing Zone in Multan. It is likely to be located in Phase II of the
Industrial Estate
not too far from the airport. The proposed facilities will include post-harvest
treatment, cold storage and processing.
Table 9.2: Commodity Exports from Multan Airport (Partial Data)
Figure in million rupees
CommodityApril, May, June 2006Food items10.2Textile & fibre.2Carpets &
other textile flooring1.2Apparel, clothing & madeups79.8Footwear, Guaitars
& parts32.8Gems & jewellery.3Miscellaneous items.1
TOTAL124.6
Source: Compiled by study team from PRAL data
9.6 Only PIA and Aero Asia have been operating from Multan airport. Recently
Aero
Asia has also suspended its service. Inducing more airlines to operate their
services
from Multan will be critical for increasing the export of cargo by air from
Multan.
Multan airport at present has about 5,000 ft2 of open plinth area and about
4,000 ft2
of covered area for handling cargo. In case of the projected growth in cargo
traffic
being achieved the cargo handling facilities would need to be enhanced to meet
the
requirements.
Table 9.3: Cargo traffic by Airlines at Multan Airport
(Tonnes)
Name of Airline/ Operators 2000 - 2001 2001 - 2002 2002 - 2003 2003 - 2004 2004
- 2005AERO ASIA AIRLINE 140 69 77 238 107
PAKISTAN INTERNL AIRLINES 1,245 1,191 1,247 1,246 1,516
Total 1,385 1,260 1,324 1,484 1,623
Source: CAA
10. Faisalabad International Airport
10.1 Faisalabad airport handles limited volume of cargo. During 2004-05 only
1,223
tonnes of total cargo was handled at Faisalabad. For the period 2001-05 the
domestic cargo has varied between 1,070 and 1,226 tonnes. The cargo carrying
capacity of the passenger aircrafts operating on this route has been the
limiting
factor. The international cargo has been negligible.
Table 10.1: Cargo Handled at Faisalabad International Airport
(Tonnes)
Year2000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05InternationalLoaded6 39 - 1 6
Un-loaded42 10 - 3 6
Transit- - - - -
Total48 49 - 4 12
DomesticLoaded946 669 729 812 779
Un-loaded512 401 394 423 432
Total1,458 1,070 1,123 1,235 1,211
Int'l + Domestic(incl. Transit)
Loaded952 708 729 813 785
Un-loaded554 411 394 426 438
Total1,506 1,119 1,123 1,239 1,223
Source: Civil Aviation Authority-
2004006008001,0001,2001,4001,6002000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05InternationalDomesticInt'l
+
Domestic
10.2 With the development of motorways to Lahore and Islamabad the airports in
these cities with international flights are now within easy access involving a
few hours
drive. Another airport at Sialkot is being developed and this will also be
easily
accessible to the exporters from Faisalabad. Therefore Faisalabad offers little
potential for handling international cargo. For the domestic cargo over the
period
2001-05 there has been an average annual growth of 3.1%. This growth rate has
been applied for the projections of domestic cargo. On this assumption the
cargo
handled at Faisalabad airport will increase from 1,223 tonnes in 2004-05 to
about
1,700 tonnes in 2015-16.
Figure 10.1: Projected Throughput of Cargo at Faisalabad Airport
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012001-
022002-
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10.3 Faisalabad is the centre of textile industry in Pakistan. Most of the
export
products are transported by sea. The items to be delivered urgently air
freighted from
Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad. The data provided by PRAL shows that the limited
shipments made by air from Faisalabad during 2003-05 consisted of apparel,
clothing, made ups and cotton cloth.
Table 10.2: Commodity Exports from Faisalabad Airport
Commodity200320042005Apparel, clothing & made ups15.6183.3140.5Cotton
cloth4.311.44.4Miscellaneous2.2147.148.2Total22.1341.9193.2Figures in million
Rupees
Source: Compiled by study team from PRAL data
10.4 The main carriers from Faisalabad airport have been PIA and Aero Asia.
Recently Air Blue has also introduced a daily domestic service. The main
complaint
of the airlines is that the cargo sheds are placed far away from the apron and
these
create difficulty in handling the cargo. The cargo sheds need to be shifted
close to
the apron.
Table 10.3: Cargo Traffic by Airlines at Faisalabad Airport
(Tonnes)
Name of Airline/ Operators 2000 - 2001 2001 - 2002 2002 - 2003 2003 - 2004 2004
- 2005AERO ASIA AIRLINE - 5 22 69 103
PAKISTAN INTERNL AIRLINES 1,507 1,113 1,101 1,170 1,120
Total 1,507 1,118 1,123 1,239 1,223
Source: CAA
11. Quetta International Airport
11.1 Quetta airport is also handling a limited volume of cargo. Most of this
cargo is
domestic. During 2004-05 total volume of 1,515 tonnes of cargo was handled. Out
of
this 1,446 tonnes was domestic cargo. The international cargo mainly comprises
unaccompanied baggage of passengers from Dubai.
Table 11.1: Cargo Handled at Quetta International Airport
(Tonnes)
Year2000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05InternationalLoaded31 16 - 6 3
Un-loaded20 10 24 42 66
Transit- - - - -
Total51 26 24 48 69
Domestic1Loaded487 487 487 578 645
Un-loaded727 705 727 720 801
Total1,214 1,192 1,214 1,298 1,446
Int'l + Domestic(incl. Transit)
Loaded518 503 518 584 648
Un-loaded747 715 747 762 867
Total1,265 1,218 1,265 1,346 1,515
Source: Civil Aviation Authority-
2004006008001,0001,2001,4001,6002000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05InternationalDomesticInt'l
+
Domestic
11.2 Main produce of Quetta region is fruit and seasonal vegetables mainly
harvested in the summer months of June, July and August. No statistics of the
exports from Quetta were available. The market sources indicated that grapes
are
exported to Bangladesh. Till a few years back these were exported by air. But,
with
introduction of refrigerated containers and good road connection to Karachi,
the
grapes are now exported to Bangladesh by sea in refrigerated containers on the
basis of door to door service. The production of fruit and vegetables is very
much
dependent on the weather. Drought of a few years back greatly damaged the
orchards, adversely affecting their output.
11.3 As the fruit processing facilities are not yet available in the growing
areas, the
fruits and vegetables are transported by road to the markets in Karachi and
Lahore.
To attract air freight PIA offers special concessionary rates for air freight
of cargo to
Karachi, Lahore and Dubai. The domestic cargo is also picked up and delivered
at
PIA terminal in town. Some times fruit and vegetables are air freighted to
Karachi for
processing and export by air. The study team witnessed a consignment of
coriander
(dhanya) being air freighted to Karachi by PIA.
11.4 Besides the horticultural products, occasionally machinery items are
exported
and imported to meet immediate repairs and replacement requirements of some
plants.
Figure 11.1: Projected Throughput of Cargo at Quetta Airport
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5001,0001,5002,0002,5003,0003,5004,0002000-
012001-
022002-
032003-
042004-
052005-
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Domestic
11.5 The average annual growth rate during the period 2001-05 for the total
international cargo was 12.8% and for the domestic cargo 4.9%. Future
projections
have been worked out using the same growth rates. On these assumptions the
total
air cargo handled at Quetta airport will increase from 1,515 tonnes in 2004-05
to
about 2,700 tonnes in 2015-16.
11.6 PIA has been the consistent service provider at Quetta airport. A number
of
other airlines have also been providing occasional service. Recently Air Blue
has
started a daily service between Quetta and Karachi and Shaheen Airline twice a
week service to Lahore.
Table 11.2: Cargo Traffic by Airlines at Quetta International Airport
(Tonnes)
Name of Airline/ Operators 2000 - 2001 2001 - 2002 2002 - 2003 2003 - 2004 2004
- 2005AIR BLUE - - - - 123
ASMAN AIRLINE 37 - - - -
INT'L COMMITTEE RED CROSS - 10 - - -
PAKISTAN INTERN'L AIRLINES 1,228 1,208 81 1,346 1,387
SHAHEEN AIR INTERNATIONAL - - - - 5
Total 1,265 1,218 81 1,346 1,515
Source: CAA
11.7 The exports and imports have to be cleared at the airport because of the
Customs requirements. Quetta airport has a 15*25 ft warehouse for import
consignments and a 12*12 ft warehouse for export consignments. A 21*18 ft cool
room fitted with 2 air conditioners has also been built at the demand of
exporters, but
it has not been used. The traders complain that the bank and quarantine
facilities are
not available at the airport and much time is wasted in going to town for
these. They
also complain that in case of a flight getting delayed the cargo is left in the
open and
it gets damaged. Suitable sheds may be provided to avoid damage to cargo. The
scanner installed at the airport is very old of 8 kg capacity. A modern scanner
of
larger capacity is needed to avoid damage to cargo by opening it for
inspection. The
weighing machine is also of very small capacity. A larger capacity weighing
machine
is required.
12. Gwadar International Airport
12.1 Gwadar has a small airport with short runway, which restricts it use to
small
aircraft. PIA has been operating its service to Gwadar with Fokker aircraft.
Because
of limited cargo carrying capacity of these aircraft very little cargo is
handled at
Gwadar airport. Over the last five years the total cargo handled annually has
been
around 80 tonnes. The unloaded cargo on international and domestic services is
mainly unaccompanied baggage. The loaded cargo is mainly fish sent by local
influential persons to their friends as gift.
Table 12.1 Cargo Handled at Gwadar International Airport
(Tonnes)
Year2000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05InternationalLoaded1 1 3 3 1
Un-loaded31 25 21 22 2
Transit- - - - -
Total32 26 24 25 3
DomesticLoaded23 15 19 10 17
Un-loaded28 32 37 46 50
Total51 47 56 56 67
Int'l + Domestic(incl. Transit)
Loaded24 16 22 13 18
Un-loaded59 57 58 68 52
Total83 73 80 81 70
Source: Civil Aviation Authority-
1020304050607080902000-012001-022002-032003-042004-05InternationalDomesticInt'l
+
Domestic
12.2 After recent grounding of Fokker aircrafts PIA is now operating the service
with
the recently acquired ATR 42-500 aircrafts. Air Blue has also started a service
from
Karachi to Gwadar with 17 seats Beachcraft 1900. These aircraft do not have the
capacity for carrying cargo. Moreover with development of Coastal Highway, which
enables transport from Karachi to Gwadar within 8 to 10 hours, at present there
is not
much demand for carriage of air cargo.
12.3 With development of Gwadar port, Gwadar is being transformed from a
fishing
village to an industrial and commercial centre for transport of cargo to CAR.
First
phase of Gwadar port is nearing completion. GDA has prepared a Master Plan for
development of Gwadar and efforts are being made to develop necessary
infrastructure for the entrepreneurs to be attracted to invest in establishing
industries
and other commercial enterprises. 6,000 acres area has also been earmarked for
establishment of a new international airport. CAA is already in the process of
acquiring the land and working out a plan for development of this airport.
12.4 To provide land connectivity to CAR through shorter routes a highway from
Gwadar to Chaman is being developed through Turbat, Hoshab, Panjgur, Naag,
Basima and Sorab. To provide access to Torkham through Indus Highway another
road link is planned from Turbat to Hoshab, Awran, Khuzdar and Ratodero.
12.5 Electric supply has been arranged from Iran Work is in hand for supply of
gas,
and arrangements are being made for installation of a 2 million gallons per day
capacity desalination plant for ensuring water supply. All these are the basic
requirements for the industrial activity to take off. At present the smuggled
diesel and
petrol is freely available at relatively cheaper price of Rs. 15 to 25 per
litre.
12.6 The main business activity that is taking place at present is the sale and
purchase of land by the so called ‘land mafia’. This is escalating the price of
land to
uneconomic levels. Measures need to be adopted to make sure that the land is
allotted to only those who have a genuine requirement for establishing an
industry or
some other commercial enterprise; and in case of the indicated enterprise not
being
established within a specified period the allotment may be cancelled.
12.7 Another major hindrance in starting industrial and commercial activity is
the non-
availability of local skilled personnel. There is an urgent need for
establishing a
polytechnic institute in Gwadar to develop skills in basic trades like
electrician,
mason, plumber, carpenter, mechanic etc. so that the workers may become
available
for constructing the industrial establishments.
12.8 Moreover, the area adjacent to the port reserved for industries needs to
be
declared as a Free Trade Zone, free from duties and local taxes, like Jabal Ali
in
Dubai to attract investment.
12.9 Once the industry starts to take off the time will be ripe for the new
airport to
come in operation. The new airport should be planned with adequate provision
for
modern cargo handling facilities so that it may be used for trade with CAR by air.
New
Airport
13. Air Cargo Business Process
13.1 Efficient handling of cargo requires expeditions completion of all the
business
processes involved in getting the cargo on board the aircraft after its arrival
at the
airport for the export cargo and clearance of cargo from the airport after its
unloading
from the aircraft for the import cargo. Nearly 98% of all air cargo is handled
at
Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar airports. An effort was made to make an
assessment of the time involved in completion of export and import business
processes at these airports. Unfortunately no records are maintained for
completion
of business processes. Therefore, reliance had to be made on the empirical
information received from the concerned agencies. And even that information was
not complete in many respects and varied from agency to agency. On the basis of
whatever information became available the charts produced below have been
prepared for the export and import business processes.
Chart 1. Export Business Process
Sl.Concerned KarachiLahoreIslamabadPeshawarNo.organization Approx. Time Approx.
Time Approx. Time Approx. Time1Arrival of loaded cargo truckShipper / agent20 -
30 mins1 - 2 hrs1/2 hr2 hrs2Filing of shipment BillShipper / agent ---20 - 30
mins3 hrsNot indicated(Registration to obtain machine No.)
3Entry in Air Freight Unit
- Customs inspectionCustoms10 minsVaribale1/2 hrNot indicated
- CAA Security checkCAA ---
4Weighing of truck30 - 60 mins10 - 30 mins1/2 hr10 minStacking / labelling in
examination areaAirline / GHA1 hrsANF20 - 30 mins30 mins1 hr.Not
indicated6Quality certification1/2 hr
- AnimalsConcerned
- PlantsGovernmentalVariableVariableVariable
- FishOfficesNot indicatedNot indicatedNot indicated
- Agricultural produce7Customs formalitiesNot indicated
- Composition checks
- Valuations checksCustoms2 - 6 hrs30 mins - 2 hrs2- 3 hrs
- Duties / Taxes etc.
- Allow loadingShipper / agent1 - 4 hrs.5 hrs1 hr. before arr.
/ airlineof aircraft9Security requirements24 hrs24 hrs
- Cooling periodAirline 24 hrs24 hrs24 hrs
- Electronic screeningAirline Subject to volume1 hr15 min / ton10Palletzing /
loading on aircraftAirline 2 - 3 hrs30 mins to 2 hrs2 hrs1 hr/3 ton pallet
ANF = Anti Narcotic Force, CAA = Civil Aviation Authority, GHA = Ground Handling
AgencyProcessNarcotics check58Handing over to airline
Chart 2: Import Business Process
Sl.KarachiLahoreIslamabadPeshawarNo. Operator Approx. Time Approx. Time Approx.
Time Approx. Time1Off loading30 mins - 2 hrs.2- 3 hrs45 mins
- Segregation of cargoAirline / GHA2 hrs3 hrs1 hr.
- AFU (Commercial)2 hrs8:30 - 16:30
- Grill (unaccompanied)1/2 hr - 1 hr.8:30 - 16:30
- ICG (immediate clearance)1/2 hr.
- Bond (Airline equipment)1/2 hr.
- Transit (Domestic distribution)45 mins - 1 hr.2 hrs2Delivery order
issuanceAirline10 mins10 mins3 hrsOffice hrs3Customs processCustoms4 - 6
hrsVariable4 hrsVariable(Examination, appraisement,
evaluation of duties & taxes)
4Provincial stamps & dutiesProv. Govt.10 mins ---------
5Thoroughput chargesCAA10 mins ---------
ANF = Anti Narcotic Force, CAA = Civil Aviation Authority, GHA = Ground
Handling AgencyProcess
13.2 The organizations working at the airports like CAA, Customs, airlines and
the
ground handling agents have their own computerized system, but these are not
interlinked with each other. To simplify and expedite the cargo handling
operations at
the airports it is imported that IT systems of all the agencies working at the
airports
are integrated in to a single window operation. PACCS of Customs developed under
CARE programme offers an excellent opportunity for achieving this objective.
PACCS needs to be extended to all the airports by Pakistan Customs at the
earliest
and arrangements made for the IT systems of all the other organizations to be
integrated with it.
14. Recommendations
General
1. PACCS may be introduced by Pakistan Customs at all airports and IT systems
of
CAA, airlines, air cargo agents and cargo handling agents may be integrated
with
it to function as a Single Window.
2. Aircraft landing charges and fuel prices charged at Pakistani airports may
be
compared with the regional airports and rationalized to make them comparable
with the charges at the regional airports.
3. CAA may establish suitable adjudication mechanism at each airport for quick
resolution of disputes relating to throughput charges.
4. Modern scanners of adequate capacity for the cargo load may be installed at
all
airports for screening of cargo.
5. All stakeholders should be consulted during the planning stages of new
airports
at Islamabad and Gwadar and new terminal facilities at other ports to ensure
that
the cargo handling facilities are adequate and in keeping with the latest cargo
handling practices and regulatory requirements.
6. PIA may introduce appropriate security arrangements in its aircraft for
transport
of gems and jewelry at a reasonable cost.
7. The procedures of all organizations involved in transport supply chain may
be
streamlined to facilitate development of sea-air-road multi-modal transport
logistics.
Karachi Airport
8. To eliminate damage and pilferage of cargo the backyard area of airlines
warehouses in CAA Cargo Complex AFU may be covered with sheds and caged.
The sheds in examination area of AFU also need to be extended on both sides to
cover the open area between the shed and the airline warehouses and the open
space for receiving the cargo. Security against pilferage may be strengthened.
A
modern scanner of adequate capacity may be installed.
9. PIA Cargo Complex may be expanded to integrate all export, import and
domestic cargo operations at one place. Necessary funding arrangement for
early execution of this expansion may be made. There should be suitable
provision for temperature controlled cool rooms for perishable commodities,
chiller room for medicines, strong room with lockers for valuables, modern
scanners and closed circuit TV monitoring.
10. The scattered cargo handling facilities at Karachi Airport may be
integrated by
developing a Cargo Village with modern warehousing and cold storage, and all
other modern equipment required in such a facility. Necessary offices, other
amenities and parking spaces may also be provided.
Lahore Airport
11. Construction of a permanent Customs block at the Cargo Complex of Allama
Iqbal international Airport may be taken in hand immediately. In the meanwhile
suitable offices may be made available for the Customs staff to carry out their
functions in a comfortable environment.
12. Suitable cold rooms for perishable commodities, chillers for medicines,
strong
rooms with lockers, scanners, and close circuit TV surveillance may be provided
in the warehouses of all cargo handling agents including PIA. Separate space
may be allocated for hazardous cargo.
13. Banking facilities, offices for air cargo agents, rest rooms for drivers,
parking area
for container trailers and other necessary amenities may be provided.
Islamabad Airport
14. PIA Cargo Terminal may be expanded by getting some more space allocated for
it from the airport apron area, and the layout of the terminal improved on
scientific lines to enable proper segregation, sorting, examination and flow of
cargo. Weighbridge and modern scanner of adequate capacity may be provided.
Close circuit TV surveillance may be introduced. Separate provision may be
made for handling livestock and hazardous cargo.
15. At the new Islamabad Airport a modern cargo complex may be built along with
the airport terminal during the initial stages of building the airport. All
stakeholders may be consulted during the planning stage.
Peshawar Airport
16. To meet immediate requirement of smoothly handling PIA cargo suitable
arrangements on mutually acceptable terms may be worked out between PIA
and SAPS to make use of the spare capacity in SAPS premises for handling
export cargo of PIA.
17. Arrangements may be worked out by the Ministry of Defence in coordination
with
CAA, ASF, Army and Air Force to expand the Peshawar Airport Terminal as
proposed by CAA Works Section, Peshawar Airport and all modern facilities may
be provided in the expanded cargo terminal.
Sialkot Airport
18. SIAL may be provided all the facilities for efficient operation of Sialkot
Airport as
agreed in the memorandum of Understanding between SIAL and the
Government of Pakistan.
Multan Airport
19. Runway may be extended and new cargo terminal built as already approved by
the Government.
20. Modern scanner, weighbridge, CCTV and other modern facilities may be
provided in the new cargo terminal.
Faisalabad Airport
21. Cargo shed may be shifted close to the apron if practicable.
Quetta Airport
22. Installation of larger capacity modern scanner and weighbridge may be
considered on the basis of operational requirements.
Gwadar Airport
23. At Gwadar basic issues relate to development of infrastructure for
attracting
industrial and commercial activity. The important actions that need to be taken
are:
(i) Curb escalation of land prices by restricting transfer of property and
making it
incumbent on the allottees to establish within a specified period the
enterprise
for which the land has been allotted.
(ii) Establish a polytechnic institute for training of craftsmen like
electricians,
masons, plumbers, carpenters, mechanics etc. so that the development
activity can take place.
(iii) Make the industrial area a Free Trade Zone exempt from levy of Customs
duty and other taxes like Jabal Ali in Dubai to attract investment.
24. New Airport may be built to commence operation when the industry starts to
take
off and a modern cargo complex may be built along with the airport.
Annex-I
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS OF THE MEETING HELD ON 29-04-2006
TO DISCUSS AIR CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES AT AIRPORTS
1. Syed Asif Shah, In chair
Secretary Commerce
2. Mr. Qamar H. Jafarey
Manager (Cargo), PIA, Karachi
3. Mr. Tariq Ahad Nawaz
Chief (IC), CBR
4. Mr. Muhammad Saeed Asad,
Secretary (Export), CBR
5. Mr. Alqera Atiq,
General Manager (Coordination), Civil Aviation Authority, Karachi
6. Mr. Shahid Anwar Khan
DS (P&D), Aviation Wing, Ministry of Defence
7. Mr. Muhammad Uris Jumani
Director, Federal Bureau of Statistics
8. Ch. Mohammad Saeed
President, FPCCI, Karachi
9. Mr. Mohammad Iqbal
Chief Operation Officer, Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export
Board, Lahore
10. Mr. K. K. Suri
Consultant, Export Promotion Bureau, Karachi
11. Mr. Muhammad Ashraf Khan,
Sr. JS (Import/Trade Policy), Ministry of Commerce
12. Mr. Abrar Ahmad Khan
JS (Export), Ministry of Commerce
13. Syed Irtiqa Ahmed Zaidi
Economic Consultant, Ministry of Commerce
14. Mr. Samiullah
Deputy Chief (Import), Ministry of Commerce
15. Mr. Qaseem A. Subhani
Assistant Chief (Research), Ministry of Commerce
Annex-II
TOR FOR THE STUDY ON THE CREATION/ IMPROVEMENT OF CARGO HANDLING
FACILITIES AT AIRPORTS IN PAKISTAN
Ministry of Commerce intends to make projections of the requirements of air
cargo
handling facilities required at all the airports of Pakistan for the next ten
years in order to
facilitate quick transportation of commercial goods. In this connection the
Ministry of
Commerce has decided to commission a short-term study to assess the existing
cargo
handling facilities and the facilities required in the future at all our airports.
The
consultants would be hired for the purpose to complete the study in 4 week’s
time, and
will cover the following in the study:
1. An assessment of the major air cargo generation points/industries, nature of
cargo, quality of packaging and existing capacity/potential of import and
export
markets.
2. A thorough assessment of air cargo handling facilities presently available
at each
of the airports in Pakistan, and future requirements.
3. An assessment of the volume and nature of cargo handled at each airport
during
the last five years (with year-wise breakup), and the volume of cargo that
could
not be handled due to lack of capacity at the airports.
4. An assessment of the volume and nature of exportable commodities being
produced in the respective surrounding areas of each airport.
5. An assessment of the requirement of cargo handling facilities at each of the
airports for handling commercial cargo for the next 10 years for domestic as
well
as international trade.
6. The existing facilities and those required in the future for handling of
perishable
commodities should also be covered in the study.
7. For the purpose of collecting data, the Consultant will interact with
Exporters,
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industries, Pakistan
International Freight Forwarders Association and Government Departments, like
Ministry of Defence, Civil Aviation Authority, Pakistan International Airlines,
Central Board of Revenue, Statistics Division, National Logistic Cell, Export
Promotion Bureau, Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Board, etc.
_________
Annex-III
Organizations and Persons Contacted
Karachi:
(1) Mr. Tahir Qamar
General Manager (MIS)
Civil Aviation Authority
Terminal 1, Karachi Airport, Karachi
Tel: 924 8792, Fax: 924 8794
(2) Mr. Ansar Zaidi
Corporate Manager (MIS)
Civil Aviation Authority
Terminal 1, Karachi Airport, Karachi
Tel: 924 8187
(3) Mr. Khalid Mahmood
Statistical Officer
Federal Bureau of Statistics
1-B, Sindhi Muslim Cooperative Housing
Society, Karachi
Tel: 438 8748 Ext. 313
(4) Mr. Arshad Awan
Sr. Project Manager
Pakistan Revenue Automation (Pvt) Ltd.
Customs House,
Karachi
Tel: 921 4133
(5) Syed Yousuf Abbas
Airport Manager & First Class Magistrate
Civil Aviation Authority
Level VI, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi
Ph: 467 1657, 924 8690 Fax: 924 8146
(6) Mr. Ghaffar A. Mughal
Senior Manager – Cargo Complex
Export Cargo Terminal, Jinnah International
Airport, Karachi.
Ph: 467 1850, 467 1719, 467 1720; Cell:
0333 313 2163
(7) Mr. M. Shahid Latif
General Manager Cargo
Pakistan International Airlines
Head Office, Karachi Airport, Karachi.
Ph: 457 1844, 467 4017; Cell: 0300 826 8187
(8) Mr. Qamar H. Jafarey
Product Manager Cargo
Pakistan International Airlines
Head Office, Karachi Airport, Karachi.
Ph: 467 4264, 467 4582
(9) Mr. Akbar Abdullah
Vice President
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of
Commerce & Industry
Federation House,
Main Clifton Road, P.O. Box 13875,
Karachi
Ph: 587 3691, 93 – 94, Fax: 587 4332
(10) Mr. Jamshed Qureshi
Patron in Chief
Air Cargo Agents Association of Pakistan
C-32-2, KDA Scheme No. 1,
Main Karsaz Road, Karachi
Ph: 021-4540971-4, Fax: 021-4542447
(11) Mr. Zafar Mahmood
Vice Chairman
Export Promotion Bureau
5th Floor, Block A, Finance and Trade Centre,
Shara-e-Faisal, Karachi
Ph: 920 6484, Fax: 9206461
(12) Dr. Muhammad Usman
Director
Export Promotion Bureau
5th Floor, Block A, Finance and Trade
Centre, Shara-e-Faisal, Karachi
Ph: 920 6812, Fax: 9206461
(13) Mr. K. K. Suri
Int’l Trade & Economic Consultant –
Consultant to Minister of State & Chairman
Export Promotion Bureau
Government of Pakistan, Karachi
Ph: 920 6487 – 90 Ext 242, 920 1504,
Fax: 664 7515
(14) Agha Shahab Ahmed Khan
Member Managing Committee, Chairman
Export, Sub-Committee (2005-06)
Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Aiwan-e-Tijarat Road, Karachi-74000
Ph: 2416091-94 2415435-39
Fax: 2416095, 2410587 – 0300-2020840
Email: ccikar@cyber.net.pk
(15) Mr. Mohammad Salim Kapadia
Member Managing Committee, Former SVP
Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Aiwan-e-Tijarat Road, Karachi-74000
Ph: 2416091-94 2415435-39 Fax: 2416095,
2410587
Email: ccikar@cyber.net.pk ;
sessa@sat.net.pk
(16) Mr. Abdul Majeed Memon
Sr. V. President
Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Aiwan-e-Tijarat Road, Karachi-74000
Ph: 2416091-94 2415435-39 Dir: 2411583
Fax: 2416095, 2410587
Email: ccikar@cyber.net.pk
(17) Mr. M. Muzzamil Husain
Executive Director
Shahi Textiles
L-25C/22, Federal B Area, Karachi-75950
Ph: 6343601-4 Fax: 6312522–
Email: shahi@gerrys.net;
muzzammil@shahitextiles.com
(18) Mr. Babar Badat, Chairman, PIFFA
M.D., Transfreight Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd
8-B, 2nd Floor, Pak Chambers, 23 West
Wharf Road, Karachi
Ph: 231 5034-6 Fax: 2204576-2202105-
2310404; 0300-8225222
Email: transfrt@cyber.net.pk
(19) Mr. Salim R. Baxamoosa
Chief Executive
Universal Freight Systems (Pvt) Ltd.
Freight House, 50-H, Block-6, PECHS,
Karachi
Ph: 4538361, 64, 65 Fax: 4549515
Email: salim@ufs.com.pk
(20) Mr. Ufaq Ali
General Manager –Pakistan
Gerry’s – Dnata
5041 Jinnah Terminal, Karachi Airport,
Ph: 4671551 Fax: 4582262
Email: uada@cyber.net.pk
(21) Mr. Khalid Mahmood
Statistical Officer
Federal Bureau of Statistics
Government of Pakistan
1-B, SMCHS, Karachi-74400
Ph: 4388748, Ext. 323 Fax: 4523819
(22) Mr. Yousuf Khan
Officer
Pakistan Revenue Automation (Pvt) Ltd.
New Customs House, Karachi
Ph: 111-772-772 Cell: 0300-2473731
(23) Mr. Shabir Ahmad
Chairman
Pakistan Bedwear Exporters Association
11 Timber Pond
Keamari Road
Karachi
Ph: 285 1311-13 Fax: 285 1429
Email: dlnash@dlnash.com
(24) Mr. Mohsin Abbas Dharsi
Chairman
Air Cargo Agents Association of Pakistan
Fabeha Castle, 168 Block B
S.M.C.H.S.
Karachi
Tel : 453 4411 Fax : 455 4350
Email : mohsin@karachicargo.com
(25) Mr. Asif Bashir Ahmad
Director Plans and Development
Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan
B-6, KDA Scheme 1
Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karsaz
Karachi
Tel: 431 3826 Fax: 431 3827
Cell: 0333-3221634/3222 4774
Email: asifba2002@hotmail.com
(26) Mr. Nusratullah Khan
Director Operations
Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan
Level 6, Jinnah International Airport
Karachi
Tel: 924 8745/924 8778 Fax: 924 8744
Islamabad / Rawalpindi:
(1) Mr. Shahzada Bashir Ahmed
Cargo Terminal Manager
Pakistan International Airlines
Cargo Terminal, Islamabad Airport, Islamabad
Ph: 902 4388 Fax: 928 0978; Cell: 0300 526
9420
(2) Grp. Capt. (R) Qaiser Khan Yusaf Zai
Manager Cargo Services
Shaheen Airport Services
Islamabad International Airport, Rawalpindi
Ph: 559 0562, 559 0380,
Fax: 559 2340; Cell: 0333 522 5511
(3) Mr. Muhammad Ashfaq Hussain
Airport Manager
Civil Aviation Authority
Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
Ph: 908 0337, 923 1202 Fax: 928 0339.
(4) Mr. Bashir Ahmed Sial
Commercial Officer
Civil Aviation Authority
Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
Ph: 903 1269; Cell: 0345 5064306
(5) Mr. Majid Shabbir
Secretary
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Aiwan-e-Sanat-o-Tijarat Road, G – 8/1,
Islamabad, Pakistan
Ph: 225 0526, 225 3145, Fax: 225 2950; Cell:
0300 510 5424 & 0304 520 9190
(6) Mr. Qaiser Iqbal Raja
Senior Vice President
Customs House Agents Association
Suite 2, Ground Floor, Al-Syed Building,
Jilani Road, Opposite Shaheen Cargo
Complex, Islamabad International Airport,
Islamabad
Ph: 595 0070; Cell: 0300 856 3966
(7) Mr. Arif Khan
Chief Executive
Haven International Traders (Importers & Exporters)
Hafiz Building, Office # 3, Basement Main
Street, Opposite Shaheen Cargo
Complex, Islamabad International Airport,
Islamabad
Ph: 559 2017; Cell: 0345 507 2268
(8) Mr. Malik Ijaz Hussain
Malik & Co. (Customs, Clearing, Forwarding, Import & Export)
Office # 4, Saad Building, Opposite
Shaheen Cargo Complex, Islamabad
International Airport, Rawalpindi
Ph: 550 4585, Fax: 559 2397;
Cell: 0300 975 2661
(9) Mr. S. Akhtar H. Bukhari
Managing Director
Pakistan International Movers
(Customs, Clearing, Freight Forwarding & Shipping Agency)
Basement Shalimar House, Opposite
Shaheen Cargo Complex, Islamabad
International Airport, Rawalpindi
Ph: 595 0621, 550 6259 Fax: 559 9247;
Cell: 0333 510 7048
(10) Mr. Maqbool Hussain
Managing Director
Nobel International Services –
(International Freight Forwarders, Customs Clearance, Import, Export,
Air/Sea/Land & Rebate Advisor)
#1 Chishti Plaza, Opposite Shaheen Cargo
Complex, Islamabad
International Airport, Rawalpindi
Ph: 559 2659, Fax: 550 6918;
Cell: 0300 955 3855
(11) Mr. Zubair Ahmed Malik
Vice President
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of
Commerce & Industry
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Aiwan-e-Sanat-o-Tijarat Road, G – 8/1,
Islamabad, Pakistan
Ph: 225 0526, 225 3145, Fax: 225 2950
Peshawar:
(1) Sqn. Ldr. S. Zahoor Ali Shah (R)
Airport Manager
Civil Aviation Authority
Peshawar International Airport,
Peshawar
Ph: 921 1508, 921 1525 Fax: 921 1507.
(2) Mr. M. Nasar Khan
Cargo Manager
Pakistan International Airlines
33, The Mall, Peshawar – Pakistan
Ph: 921 2383, 921 2370 – 9 / 224
Fax: 921 2393
(3) Group Captain Fazl-e-Akbar (R)
General Manager
Shaheen Airport Services
Peshawar International Airport,
Peshawar
Ph: 527 8207, 528 5384 Fax: 527 2547;
Cell: 0333 914 2360.
(4) Mr. Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi
Member Executive Committee,
Chairman – Railway, Dry Port Standing Committee ,
Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Chairman – Frontier Customs Agents Group
Peshawar
Ph: 221 2980, 221 9280 Fax: 221 1980;
Cell: 0300 859 0110
(5) Mr. Ghazanfar Bilour
President
Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Sarhad Chamber House, G T Road,
Peshawar, NWFP, Pakistan
Ph: 921 3313 – 15, Fax: 921 3316.
(6) Mr. Inayat Khan
Senior Vice President
Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Sarhad Chamber House, G T Road,
Peshawar, NWFP, Pakistan
Ph: 921 3313 – 15 Fax: 921 3316.
(7) Mr. Khalid Sultan Khawaja
Member Managing Committee,
Chairman – Standing Committee on Customs & Dry Ports
(NWFP)
C/o. Tariq Sultan & Co.,
Hospital Road, Peshawar City, Pakistan
Ph: 221 2166 – 7, Fax: 221 3346
(8) Mr. Mohammad Asif Khan
Exporter
Continental Trading Corporation
Room # 12, 2nd Floor, Hussain Plaza,
Khyber Bazaar, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan
Ph: 256 3310, 256 3320 Fax: 221 8235.
(9) Mr. Faqir Hussain
Chairman
All Pakistan Commercial Exporters
Association
Suite # 1, 2nd Floor, Al-Jalil Market, Namak
Mandi, Peshawar, Pakistan
Ph: 221 3396, 256 8801 Fax: 221 3520;
Cell: 0300 859 8853, 0321 903 9999
(10) Mr. Atsif Rashid Khawaja
Chief Executive
Freight Systems (Pvt) Limited
9/10B, Al-Jalil Market, Namak Mandi,
Peshawar, Pakistan
Ph: 221 1588, 221 1589 Fax: 256 8432;
Cell: 0300 859 1588
Lahore:
(1) Mr. Sohail Ahmed Chohan
Deputy Airport Manager
Civil Aviation Authority
Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore
Ph: 924 0575, 924 0601 Ext: 3002
(2) Major (R) Nabeel Hassan
Cargo Manager
Civil Aviation Authority
Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore
Ph: 924 0601 Ext: 3058
(3) Mr. Abbas Ali Babar
AC Customs
LAFU
Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore
Ph: 924 0475
(4) Mr. Muhammad Mohsin Rafiq
DC Customs (Traffic)
Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore
Ph: 924 0471
(5) GP Capt (R) Younas
Senior Manager
SAPS
Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore
Ph: 663 2781
(6) Mr. Javed Saddiq
ATCO
Civil Aviation Authority
Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore
Ph: 924 0601 Ext: 2313
(7) Mr. Muhammad Sarfraz
AM PIAC Cargo
Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore
Ph: 903 44364
(8) Engr. Muhammad Yaqoob Naeem
Manager Project (PIAC)
Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore
Ph: 903 44456
(9) Mr. Wesley King
Cargo Manager
Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore
Ph: 663 2363
(10) Mr. Tariq Saleem
Manager Cargo (Admin)
Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore
Ph: 663 9361
(11) Mr. Zakawat Ul Hassan
Airport Manager
Civil Aviation Authority
Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore
Ph: 904 0508 PABX: 924 0601
Fax: 661 1507
(12) Mr. Shaukat Ali Awan
Chief Meteorologist
Pakistan Meteorological Department
(Ministry of Defence),
Government of Pakistan
Flood Forecasting Division, 46 – Jail Road,
Lahore-54000
Ph: 920 0208 Fax: 920 0209
Cell: 0300 446 2808
(13) Mr. Tahir Malik
Vice Chairman
Air Cargo Agents Association of Pakistan
Suit # 1, 2nd Floor, Sharjah Centre, Shadman
Market, Lahore
Ph: 111 872 326 Fax: 587 1166, 587 1172
(14) Mr. Naved Arif
Director General
Export Promotion Bureau, GoP
62 – Garden Block, Garden Town, Lahore
Ph: 903 0652 & 3 UAN: 111 444 111
Fax: 923 0608
(15) Mr. Shahid Hamid Khawaja
President
Lahore Customs Agents Group
Customs Dry Port, Mughalpura, Lahore
Ph: 721 0125, 724 0125, 724 6272, 843 5775
Fax: 723 5507
Cell: 0333 422 5535
(16) Mr. Riaz Ahmed Qaiser
General Secretary
Lahore Customs Agents Group (LCAG)
Convener Standing Committee on AFU
(LCCI)
Cargo Complex, Allama Iqbal International
Airport, Lahore
Ph: 663 3874 Cell: 0333 421 1910
(17) Mr. S. Ashfaq Hussain Bukhari
Director
Prime Freight Systems (Pvt) Limited
76 – Shadman Colony # 1, Lahore
Ph: 755 1812 & 3, 755 2357 & 8 Fax: 755
0206 Cell: 0320 481 1180
(18) Mian Muhammad Sarwar Javaid
Proprietor
Basaltic Trading Consultants
50-G, LDA Flats, Block N,
Model Town Ext., Lahore
Ph: 516 1715 Cell: 0300 840 3341
Faisalabad:
(1) Mr. Mansoor Alam
Inspector
Customs & Central Excise
Faisalabad
Cell: 0300 667 4075
(2) Mr. Safdar Awan
District Manager Faisalabad
Air Blue
Shop No.14, Kohinoor 1 Plaza, Jarranwala
Road, Faisalabad.
Ph: 854 4905, 854 5528
Cell: 0300 866 0521
(3) Mr. Kashif Elahi
District Manager Marketing & Airport Ops.
Aero Asia
37, Regency Arcade, The Mall, Faisalabad
Ph: 264 1092, 262 7023 &4, 262 3503
Fax: 257 7805
Airport: 257 7804 5528
(4) Mr. Asem Khurshid
Director - Khurshid Spinning Mills &
Chief Executive - A K Exports
133, Regency The Mall, Faisalabad
Ph: 261 0025 - 30 Fax: 261 0027
(5) Mr. Tahir Mahmood
Deputy Manager Finance
Civil Aviation Authority
Faisalabad International Airport, Faisalabad
Ph: 257 8384 PABX: 257 7841 – 44 Ext: 203
Cell: 0300 865 2587
(6) Mr. Amanuallah Alvi
Airport Manager & 1st Class Magistrate,
Civil Aviation Authority
Faisalabad International Airport,
Faisalabad
Ph: 257 8827 PABX: 257 7841 – 44
Ext: 201 Fax: 257 8657
(7) Mr. S H Owais Jafri
AFO
Civil Aviation Authority
Faisalabad International Airport,
Faisalabad
Ph: 257 7841 Ext: 237 Cell: 0333 650 9471
(8) Mr. Manzoor ul Hassan
Station Manager
Pakistan International Airlines
Faisalabad International Airport, Faisalabad
Ph: 257 7745 Fax: 257 7876
Cell: 0301 865 0385
(9) Syed Jawad Hussain
Director
Export Promotion Bureau, GoP
Gulistan Colony # 2, Sheikhupura Road,
Faisalabad
Ph: 921 0287
Sialkot:
(1) Mr. Ayaz Mahmood
Deputy Director
Export Promotion Bureau, GoP
Paris Road, Sialkot
Ph: 925 0081, 925 0083 Fax: 925 0082
(2) Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Ch.
General Manager
Sialkot International Airport
95 – A, Muradia Road, Model Town Sialkot
Ph: 355 5333, 325 7181 & 2
Fax: 325 7834 Cell: 860 2828
Multan:
(1) Mr. Aleem Sattari
Cargo Sales Manager
Pakistan International Airlines
65 – Abdali Road,
Multan
Ph: 920 0069, 920 0024 Ext: 212
Fax: 920 0071
(2) Mr. Khawaja Muhammad Yousuf
Chairman
Pakistan Tanners Association
Shaheed Yunus Dastgir Road,
Multan
Ph: 512 201
Fax: 512 911, 573 611
(3) Mr. Khawaja Muhammad Abdullah
President
The Multan Chamber of Commerce & Indistry
Shahrah-e-Aiwan-e-Tijarat-o-Sanat,
Multan.
Ph: 454 3530, 451 7087
Fax: 457 0463
(4) Mr. G A Bhatti
Secretary
The Multan Chamber of Commerce &
Indistry
Shahrah-e-Aiwan-e-Tijarat-o-Sanat,
Multan
Ph: 451 7087, 454 3530
Fax: 457 0463 Cell: 0300 731 1934
Quetta:
(1) Mr. Qamar Anjum
Deputy Director
Export Promotion Bureau
Shara-e-Iqbal, Quetta
Ph: 081-9201109 Fax: 081-9202053
(2) Engr. Maqbool Ahmed Qazi
Chief Technical Officer
Civil Aviation Authority
Quetta Air Port
Shara-e-Iqbal, Quetta
Ph: 081-2880233, 081-2880213-17 Fax:
081-2880211
(3) Mr. Khalid Bashir
Airport Manager
Quetta Air Port
Shara-e-Iqbal,
Quetta
(4) Mr. Muhammad Siddque Kakar
President
Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Quetta
Quetta
Ph: 081-2821943, 2835717
Fax: 081-2821948
(5) Mr. Mohammad Ahmed Durrani
Secretary
Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Quetta
Quetta
Ph: 081-2821943, 2835717
Fax: 081-2821948
(6) Mr. Shahid Latif Paracha
Chief Executive
City Express Logistics, Quetta
Suite # 10, Usman Complex,
First Floor, Shara-e-Haji, Model Town,
Quetta.
Ph: 081-2834632-40 Fax: 081-2831287
Cell: 0321-8040802
Email: slparacha@citiexpress.com.pk.
www.cityexpress.com.pk
(7) Mr. Tariq ul Haq Mian
Station Manager
Pakistan International Airlines
Quetta
Ph: 081-9203869
(8) Mr. Amjad Hussain
Incharge Cargo
Pakistan International Airlines
Quetta
Ph: 081-9203869
Gwadar:
(1) Mr. Ahmed Bakhsh Lehri
Director General
Gwadar Development Authority
Governor House Road, Gwadar
Ph: 081-9201675, 086-0864-211775, 0864-
2100953 Fax: 0864-210953
Cell: 0300-3821193
(2) Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed
Airport Manager
Gwadar International Airport
Gwadar
Ph: 086-4315046-47 – Fax: 086-4315048
Cell: 0333-2283512
(3) Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Baloch
District Sales Manager
Pakistan International Airlines
Gwadar
Ph: 086-210951, 210060, 210952
Cell: 0300-2064087
(4) Mr. Naveed Ahmed
Executive Engineer / XEN
Gwadar Port Authority
Ministry of Ports & Shipping, Govt. of
Pakistan, Gwadar
Ph: 021-9204434-42, 086-4210064, 086-
4210073 – Fax: 086-4210075, 021-9204447
Cell: 0300-2662400
(5) Capt. A. Raziq Durrani
Director Operations
Gwadar Port Authority
Ministry of Ports & Shipping, Govt. of
Pakistan, Gwadar/Karachi
Ph: 021-9204434-42, 086-4210064, 086-
4210073 – Cell: 0300-9249109
Email: raziqd@yahoo.com
(6) Mr. M. Asghar Aziz Sanjarani
President
Gwadar Chamber of Commerce & Industry
GCCI House, Gwadar, Balochistan
Ph: 0864-212192
Karachi Address:
Wachani Village, Street No.2, Maula Madad
Bus Stop,
Chakiwara Shershah Road, Lyari Town,
Karachi
Ph: 021-2548344 021-2548345,
Cell: 0300-3572508
National Trade and Transport Facilitation Committee
(A standing Committee established by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of
Pakistan)
NTTFC Secretariat, 1st Floor, Azeem Avenue Tel : +92-21-524 2568 - 69
2-C 13-Lane, Bukari Commercial Area, Fax : +92-21-524 2570
Khayaban-e-Shujaat, DHA Phase VI, Website : www.nttfc.org
Karachi Email : nttfc@cyber.net.pk
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