Cargo Facilities
Cargo Terminal
Through our 25,000 sqm Cargo Terminal, we offer a wide range of world-class services, including export cargo sales, transshipment, inter-airport trucking, and customs clearance. We also offer break-bulk, bonded warehousing, freezers, chillers, and cold storage. Moreover, the Cargo Terminal houses dedicated areas for dangerous goods storage, livestock, radioactive material, valuable and diplomatic cargo, and mail.
With more than 40 years in the MENA region, DHL operates over 210 inbound and outbound weekly flights and 250 vehicles, a widespread and far-reaching integrated air and land network. Other cargo and logistics companies operating out of the airport include FedEx, TNT Express, Aramex, and Global Logistical Services (GLS). In 2023, the cargo volume handled has surpassed 350,000 tons.
Bahrain Express Cargo District
As part of Bahrain International Airport's (BIA) growth strategy, the Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) is developing the state-of-the-art Bahrain Express Cargo District facility at the northern end of the airport runway. This ambitious project aims to keep pace with the rising local and regional demand for e-commerce and express cargo services.
The ECV will be the first of its kind in Bahrain, designed to revolutionize the country's logistics landscape. The facility will offer a range of advanced capabilities and operational efficiencies that will benefit both existing logistics companies and new entrants to the market.
Key Features of the Bahrain Express Cargo District:
- Reduced Shipping times and increased capacity: The ECV's modern infrastructure and dedicated express cargo handling capabilities will enable significantly reduce shipping times and increased cargo throughput. This will be a game-changer for businesses seeking to rapidly move goods in and out of Bahrain.
- Operational Efficiencies for Express Cargo Companies: Express Cargo companies will benefit from services at the ECV, including 24/7 customs clearance, comprehensive security, state of the art X-RAY screening facilities, and a dedicated cargo handling team to manage their logistics requirements.
- Seamless Connectivity & Access: Strategically located just 20 minutes from Khalifa bin Salman Port and 30 minutes from the King Fahd Causeway, the ECV offers unparalleled connectivity to regional and international markets. The direct airside access and dedicated customs area will further streamline the cargo handling process.
- Flexible Zoning & Customizable Solutions: The ECV is divided into three distinct zones to cater to the diverse needs of the logistics industry:
- Zone A - Express Cargo Zone: Designed specifically for the express cargo companies, with a focus on rapid goods movement and comprehensive support services.
- Zone B - Bonded logistics facility: ideal for freight forwarders, 3PL, and 4PL companies, offering segregated free zone areas for long-term storage, distribution, and re-export activities.
- Zone C - Administrative Zone: Offering customizable office solutions and retail space to support the broader logistics ecosystem.
By offering this flexile, state-of-the-art infrastructure, the Bahrain Express Cargo District aims to enable the expansion of existing logistics companies and attract new market entrants, thereby supporting the overall development of Bahrain's thriving logistics sector.
Interested parties are encouraged to contact the Cargo Team to register their interest and reserve their preferred unit within the Bahrain Express Cargo District.
Cargo Complex
The Cargo Complex facility sits within a short distance to the Cargo Terminal, it offers customer service support to cargo clients. The facility consists of office spaces hosting cargo airlines' sales representatives, freight forwarders, and ground support agents ensuring smooth back-office cargo operations for BIA's customers.