Hyderabad, 16 December 2025: GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) has recently been conferred the CII SCALE 2025 Award for Terminal Operator – Air Cargo, recognizing its performance in operational excellence, technology adoption, inclusivity, and sustainable cargo-handling practices.

Instituted by the CII Institute of Logistics in 2014, the SCALE Awards are among India’s key benchmarks for excellence in supply-chain and logistics performance. The awards evaluate organizations on competitiveness, operational efficiency, innovation, sustainability, and the adoption of best practices. Over the past 11 editions, more than 1,700 organizations have been assessed, with over 575 recognized across the logistics and manufacturing sectors. The recognition is valued across the industry as it enhances credibility with customers, partners, regulators, and investors, while encouraging knowledge-sharing and standardization of best practices.

GHAC participated in the Terminal Operator – Air Cargo category through a comprehensive submission detailing its operational capabilities, innovation-led initiatives, and sustainability practices. Following a rigorous evaluation, GHAC was shortlisted for the final jury round.

During the final presentation, GHAC showcased key initiatives including:

• Increase in gender diversity from 1% in FY19 to 14% in FY25
• Implementation of advanced systems such as the Automated Vertical Carousel System in the Import Terminal and the ETV Mezzanine Floor
• Execution of strategic expansion projects to enhance cargo handling capacity and operational efficiency

These initiatives were evaluated by a jury panel comprising industry experts, based on defined metrics and category-specific criteria.

Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Pradeep Panicker, CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL), said, “This recognition is a direct reflection of the disciplined execution, process rigor, and operational consistency that our teams bring to the cargo business every day. Over the years, we have focused on building scalable infrastructure and strengthening digital capabilities. We have also focused on building a more inclusive workforce with steady progress in gender diversity. The CII SCALE Award reinforces our long-term approach to creating a reliable, technology-led and sustainable air cargo ecosystem at Hyderabad.”

Winning the Terminal Operator – Air Cargo category at the CII SCALE 2025 Awards reinforces GHAC’s continued focus on customer-centric operations, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and sustainable cargo-handling practices. The recognition further strengthens its position as a trusted cargo gateway and validates its efforts toward building a resilient and future-ready air cargo