Queen Alia International reveals new automated cargo handling system

The terminal spans 8,000 square meters, and handling capacity will increase to 60,000 tons per year. Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Jaafer Hassan, Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and numerous guests, the facility was ceremoniously inaugurated. The cargo terminal will significantly strengthen Jordan's position as a major logistics hub in the Middle East.

“AHS Jordan's mission is to transform the cargo terminal at Queen Alia International Airport into a leading hub for regional and international trade. To achieve this goal, we rely on advanced automated handling technologies from market leader Lödige Industries to streamline cargo processes, create a safe working environment and meet the growing demands of our customers now and in the future”, says Dominique Ceulemans, managing director at AHS Jordan.

The fully equipped new cargo terminal enables AHS/Menzies in Amman to automate cargo handling and provide its customers with a high-performance service for long-term growth at Queen Alia International Airport. The delivered systems include a fully automated storage system for 136 Unit Load Devices (ULDs) with an Elevating Transfer Vehicle (ETV) to ensure reliable, fast and efficient storage and retrieval processes. Furthermore, the facility features ergonomic construction/break workstations (EWS), storage racks to maximise shipping capacity and a ULD control system for seamless monitoring with material own management in conjunction with the latest Cargo Management System from Menzies.

“It is a great honour for us to be the cargo handling technology partner for this ambitious project, and we are extremely proud to support AHS/Menzies in the Kingdom of Jordan in achieving their future goals and improving their cargo capacities”, says Guy Walker, Managing Director of Lödige Systems Middle East. As a service partner, Lödige Industries remains closely engaged with the system for the long term and ensures reliable, smooth opera on with high-quality maintenance services.