Cargo Terminal

The cargo terminal, with an annual turnover of 200 tons, is not limited to just receiving, storing, and handling cargo, and providing commercial information services to passengers handling cargo, but also includes a business center uniting participants in the cargo transportation process into a single logistics system, which reduces order processing time and ensures high service quality.

The cargo terminal operates 24/7, providing a full range of services for handling all categories of cargo. Customs clearance and cargo transfer through Turkmenabat to other Turkmen and international airports are ensured.

The terminal is equipped with modern ground handling equipment, including container and pallet handlers, container tugs, self-propelled belt conveyors, forklifts, racking systems, and weighing equipment.

The cargo terminal has specialized areas for storing valuable and perishable goods. Handling of dangerous goods is carried out by trained and certified specialists according to ICAO and IATA recommendations.

Special handling technologies are used to ensure increased security for valuable cargo. Storage takes place in specially equipped rooms with video surveillance, alarms, fire suppression, temperature and humidity control systems.

The cargo terminal is equipped with special cold and freezing chambers for perishable goods. A video surveillance system monitors the handling process and stores information for further use.

Cargo Acceptance Conditions

Cargo is accepted under the following conditions:

• Cargo must not exceed 200 kg per piece, including packaging. Cargo exceeding the weight or dimension limits may only be accepted with the carrier’s permission;

• The nature, packaging, and properties of the cargo must allow safe transport under low barometric pressure of 145 mmHg, at +60°С, and under vibration overload;

• The cargo dimensions must allow free loading/unloading, placement in aircraft cargo compartments, and secure fastening;

• Cargo is accepted only in proper packaging and must be accompanied by all required documents;

• The cargo must not pose any danger to the aircraft, people on board, their property, or cause inconvenience to passengers;

Cargo Terminal Services

• Providing vehicle access to the cargo terminal;

• Providing temporary parking space;

• Checking the integrity of packaging and presence of transport/shipping labels;

• Placing cargo/mail on pallets on the roller path of the X-ray TV introscope for pre-flight inspection;

• Loading/unloading cargo/mail from/to vehicles at sender/receiver;

• Determining storage location of cargo/mail according to documents;

• Performing loading/unloading operations at the terminal using special equipment;

• Consulting sender/receiver when issuing/receiving cargo/mail;

• Issuing written confirmation of cargo/mail release, processing shipping requests, issuing service cards and receipts;