Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India's Cargo Industry to Grow After Re-Screening Rule Change
Imagine planes carrying packages through India.
Before, every package changing planes in India had to be checked again, which took time and cost money.
Now, the government has changed the rules!
Packages can skip the extra check if they're stored in a special, secure area and watched by security.
This makes it easier and cheaper for airlines to move packages through India.
Airlines like Air India and IndiGo are expected to carry more packages, helping India become a bigger hub for moving goods around the world.
This is good news for the air cargo industry.
BCAS has relaxed the mandatory re-screening rule for transit cargo.
The new rule aims to boost transshipment of goods via Indian hubs.
Transit cargo will be stored in dedicated security hold areas and escorted by staff.
The air cargo industry welcomes the move, expecting growth.
The change is expected to help airlines increase cargo volume and competitiveness.
- Who
- BCAS, airlines (Air India, IndiGo), and the air cargo industry
- What
- BCAS has relaxed cargo re-screening rules.
- When
- The directions were issued on Thursday (based on publication date).
- Where
- India
- Why
- To boost transshipment, reduce costs, and increase competitiveness.
Air Cargo Industry Perspective
Airline Executive Perspective
Industry Support
Air Cargo Industry Perspective
Supports the initiative.
Airline Executive Perspective
N/A
Move's Impact
Air Cargo Industry Perspective
Welcomes the move and expects growth.
Airline Executive Perspective
N/A
- New Rule
- Relaxation of mandatory re-screening for transit cargo
- Benefit
- Boost transshipment via Indian hubs
- Requirement
- Dedicated transfer cargo security hold area (TCSHA)
- Additional Cost
- Additional security related costs need to be evaluated.
- FY24 Cargo Handled
- 3.36 million tonnes
- Target for 2030
- 10 million tonnes of air cargo