SpiceJet Cargo set to offer services to Guwahati, Bagdogra

Domestic low cost carrier SpiceJet has said that it will soon start cargo operations from Guwahati and Bagdogra in the eastern part of the country. While Guwahati is the capital of the large north-eastern State of Assam, Bagdogra is an airfield located in the northern tip of the adjoining State of West Bengal.

SpiceJet says its cargo operations are now successfully running in nine cities, including the major metros of New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Hyderabad. It is also operating services to the secondary cities of Ahmedabad, Pune and Coimbatore.

The carrier said it is conducting its cargo business aggressively and has already put in place the necessary infrastructure requirements, which ensure a high level of service. According to Samyukth Sridharan, chief commercial officer, "The response from the market has been very positive and encouraging. In the month of June alone we have uplifted in excess of 1320 tonnes that has generated revenue of over Rs3.5 crore. We see a huge demand for our specialized services across industries with special emphasis on auto and garment. There is a huge demand for perishables like food and flowers."

"The domestic cargo industry is estimated to grow in excess of 15% annually. We see a tremendous potential in this business and for us we are confident of touching a magic figure of Rs100 crore annually within the first three year of cargo operations," he further added.

With the new generation Boeing 737 – 800/ 900ER fleet, SpiceJet can carry between 2 to 3.5 tonnes of cargo on each flight.

The carrier operates 94 flights every day to 16 destinations, which cumulatively offer a capacity of over 300 tonnes a day.