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Hyderabad Airport Debuts India’s First Airside Reefer Truck

The purpose-built vehicle keeps cargo between +2°C and +25°C during terminal-to-aircraft transfers to protect temperature‑sensitive shipments.

Overview

  • GMR Aero Cargo & Logistics announced the new capability at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on January 13.
  • The company describes the truck as designed to maintain cold-chain integrity during ramp transfers for pharmaceuticals and other perishables.
  • The system supports a controlled temperature range of +2°C to +25°C for a variety of sensitive commodities.
  • Built on a Tata chassis, the vehicle has a 10‑tonne payload and a 22 ft x 9 ft x 6.6 ft insulated internal box with PUF insulation.
  • It can carry two lower-deck unit load devices to cut trips during aircraft loading, and GMR says the feature will boost customer confidence, with no independent verification cited in current reports.