GMR launches India’s first airside reefer truck at Hyderabad Airport

GMR Aero Cargo & Logistics has launched India’s first airside reefer truck at Hyderabad Airport. The temperature-controlled vehicle ensures safe movement of sensitive cargo between terminals and aircraft, improving cold-chain reliability for pharmaceuticals and perishables.

Hyderabad: GMR Aero Cargo & Logistics announced the launch of India’s first-of-its-kind airside reefer truck at Hyderabad Airport, marking a transformative milestone in temperature-controlled cargo operations.

The airside reefer truck has been specifically engineered to maintain cold-chain integrity during the critical airside movement of temperature-sensitive cargo between the cargo terminal and aircraft.

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This eliminates temperature exposure during ramp transfers—a persistent challenge in perishables, pharmaceutical and biological transportation.

Maintaining a temperature control range of 2°C to 25°C, the airside reefer accommodates a wide spectrum of products, including pharmaceuticals, fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, seafood, dairy products, meat, and other perishable goods requiring precise temperature control.

Built on a Tata chassis with 10-tonne payload capacity, the truck features a 22 ft × 9 ft × 6.6 ft internal box with advanced PUF insulation. It accommodates two lower-deck ULDs, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing multiple trips during aircraft loading.