The agreement follows the conclusion of the EU–India free trade agreement (FTA)
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, and Frankfurt Airport have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cargo connectivity between South India and Europe. The agreement was signed during Air Cargo India.
The partnership will focus on trade lane analytics, digital corridor development, pharma standards and knowledge exchange. The aim is to improve visibility, reduce dwell times and ensure predictable service levels for cargo stakeholders.
Girish Nair, Chief Operating Officer, Kempegowda International Airport, said, “This partnership reflects a strategic shift toward building more integrated and data-led cargo corridors between India and Europe.”
He said investments in infrastructure, technology and collaboration would enable streamlined, scalable trade lanes for transporting high-value, time-sensitive cargo.
Alexander Laukenmann, Senior Executive Vice President Aviation at Fraport AG, said, “The partnership with Kempegowda International Airport represents the creation of a robust bridge between two key cargo and economic hubs.”
He added that the aim was to establish suitable conditions for customers and the wider cargo community.
Improving access
The agreement follows the conclusion of the EU–India free trade agreement (FTA). The deal is expected to increase bilateral trade and air cargo flows.
Efficient cargo corridors are expected to support faster market access and strengthen supply chains as trade volumes grow.
Kempegowda International Airport handled 520,985 metric tonnes of cargo in 2025. It also served over 43.82 million passengers during the year.
Frankfurt Airport handled about 2.1 million metric tonnes of cargo in 2025. It served 63.2 million passengers during the same period.
Fraport Group reported revenue of €4.4 billion and profit of about €501.9 million in fiscal year 2024. Around 184 million passengers travelled through Fraport-managed airports in 2025.
(With inputs from bl intern Tejaswini S)
Published on February 25, 2026