Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) now has an officially opened new cargo terminal featuring advanced automated cargo handling technology supplied by Lödige Industries for Aviation Handling Service (AHS), a Menzies Aviation partner. 8,000 m² in size, the facility boosts the airport’s cargo handling capacity to 60,000 tons per year. The recent inauguration ceremony for the terminal which is set to enhance Jordan’s role as a key logistics center in the Middle East, was attended by His Excellency Dr. Jaafer Hassan, Prime Minister of Jordan, along with other distinguished guests. Please view our report: Air France KLM Martinair Cargo stays ahead of the curve.
Thanks to state-of-the-art equipment, AHS/Menzies will be able to automate their cargo operations, offering customers efficient and reliable service to support long-term growth at QAIA. The facility is equipped with a fully automated storage system capable of handling 136 Unit Load Devices (ULDs) and features an Elevating Transfer Vehicle (ETV) for swift, efficient storage and retrieval. Additional features include ergonomic workstations (EWS) for building and breaking down cargo, storage racks that optimize shipping capacity, and a ULD control system integrated with Menzies’ latest Cargo Management System for seamless material flow and monitoring. Lödige Industries will continue to provide ongoing support and maintenance to ensure smooth and reliable operation of the system.
Dominique Ceulemans, Managing Director at AHS Jordan, revealed: “AHS Jordan’s mission is to transform the cargo terminal at Queen Alia International Airport into a leading hub for regional and international trade. To achieve this goal, we rely on advanced automated handling technologies from market leader, Lödige Industries, to streamline cargo processes, create a safe working environment and meet the growing demands of our customers now and in the future.” Guy Walker, Managing Director of Lödige Systems Middle East, commented: “It is a great honor for us to be the cargo handling technology partner for this ambitious project, and we are extremely proud to support AHS/Menzies in the Kingdom of Jordan in achieving their future goals and improving their cargo capacities.”
