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COVER STORY
EvgenySolodilin,CEO,ZIACargo
a serious limiting factor. In fact, the
formation of the ZIA CARGO was the
first step taken of the second stage of
the development of Zhukovsky
International Airport's ground
infrastructure. The development of
cargo transportation is a crucial part
of the airport operation,” he
continued.
The multifunctional
transport and logistics hub
complex would
tremendously increase cargo
capacity at Zhukovsky
Airport by as much as
100,000 (250 tons per day).
With total area of 9,200
sqm, the complex boasts of
temporary storage
warehouse, customs and
other vital facilities like office
areas, shipment tracking
service, among many others.
“The cargo site will provide
s i m u l t a n e o u s r e c e p t i o n a n d
processing of shipments through six
cargo gates: 2 for domestic lines, and
4 for international flights. The areas
inside the terminal will be divided in a
similar fashion. In addition to the
cargo infrastructure, the building will
contain offices of the partner
organization and government
services,” said Solodilin.
Quality & value
With Zhukovsky considered as the
Russian center of research and
development in the aircraft industry, a
significant part of cargo hauled in the
area consists of aviation components,
spare parts and equipment, but other
types of general cargoes are also
being transported on a regular basis
with the city growing.
Solodilin said ZIA CARGO stands
ready to offer its partners/customers
a really good deal with high level of
service.
“We are able to offer our partner a
really good deal. And we are not
talking about pricing policy only.
Customers will be able to take
advantage of the full support cycle.
Various products will be offered. For
example, the possibility of providing
additional services within the logistics
chain, especially the first mile and last
mile services,” Solodilin noted.
Adding: “We are also ready to offer
integrators and major forwarders the
Time Advantage service that will allow
for a unique advantage – a dedicated
airside, which will help the customers
with large cargo turnover to receive
accurate and timely flight service
strictly on schedule and devoid any
risk of delay due to the air traffic.”
ZIA CARGO, the CEO also stressed,
offers a cargo package that involves
hauling goods on air and land as well
with the company's links to key
modes of transportation in Russia.
“Cargo handling services will be
provided in a single package:
transportation via road and air,
handling documents, customs
c l e a r a n c e . I f n e c e s s a r y , n e w
enterprises will be created for these
services, including a specialized track
delivery company,” he said.
“ZIA CARGO has an enormous
growth potential. For example, we are
the only enterprise in our region that
c a n p o t e n t i a l l y o ff e r c a r g o
transportation by air, road, rail (the
airport has access to a nearby
industrial line connected with the
Moscow Railway) and river transport
(the airport is located in the vicinity of
the navigable Moskva River).The key
to success lies in studying the needs
of the customers and offering
individual solutions,” he concluded.