GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) commissioned Cargo Terminal 2 at Hyderabad International Airport on Monday.Spread across an area of 16864 sq. m, the new terminal has been engineered for operational efficiency and long-term scalability. The terminal will commence operations with a handling capacity of around 50,000 metric tonnes per annum, with dedicated expansion areas enabling capacity to double to 100,000 metric tonnes per annum .“We have built the new terminal to serve the most demanding cargo verticals, from life-saving pharmaceuticals to time-critical express consignments, with the precision, speed, and reliability that global supply chains require,” Kadhir Kadhiravan, CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport said in a release on Monday.Sanjiv Edward, CEO, GMR Aero Cargo & Logistics said, “This launch of the new cargo terminal in Hyderabad marks a significant step in strengthening India’s air logistics ecosystem, with GMR Aero – Cargo & Logistics reinforcing its commitment to world-class infrastructure and serving the industry in the region.”The terminal features dedicated inbound and outbound cargo zones, spacious export and import processing areas, multi-level racking systems for optimized storage, and spacious build-up and breakdown areas enabling parallel shipment processing. A flagship feature of the Cargo Terminal 2 is its large, fully temperature-controlled pharma zone, purpose-built to handle both pharmaceutical and perishable cargo. Equipped with advanced temperature cut-off systems and continuous monitoring technology, the terminal delivers end-to-end cold-chain reliability, a critical capability as Hyderabad consolidates its standing as a global pharmaceutical hub.Published on May 18, 2026