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In its initial implementation stage, the new cargo terminal is capable to handle a throughput of 700,000 tons per year. Later on throughput capacity will increase by additional 300,000 tons. The new terminal’s total building ground area is 68,000 square meters. The MHS housed in a single leveled building is designed to maximize the terminal operational performance. This includes the optimization of cargo processes including cycle times, a cargo tracking capability, direct build-up/breakdown handling, quick transit to and from airside as well as cargo screening.

The air cargo MHS is divided into specific areas for cargo storage and handling. It consists of dedicated subsystems such as acceptance, bypass, staging and systems for transferring goods directly with only short-term storage (cross-dock systems) for inbound as well as for outbound flow. Build up and breakdown areas are equipped with fixed and flexible workstations. A multilevel storage system has a capacity of more than 800 ULD (unit load device) positions. Bulk cargo can be stored in a very narrow aisle (VNA) system in more than 3,000 positions. Direct cross dock lanes are provided to ensure quick cargo transferring from airside to landside and vice versa. Special cargo is processed and stored in a perishable area of over 16,000 square meters. This large air-conditioned area includes cold and freezer rooms as well as individual cooling units with various temperature zones.

The state-of-the-art cargo handling IT system “Cargo Compact” from Siemens Logistics and Airport Solutions controls the highly automated systems and equipment. It ensures the highest possible throughput of the freight and the shortest possible turn-around times for airplanes and trucks.

Expansion of Cargo Mega Terminal
At Emirates’ Cargo Mega Terminal (CMT) at Dubai International Airport (DXB) belly freight cargo volume (freight that is transported in the passenger planes) continues to grow rapidly. This is due to Emirates’ plans to further expand its passenger aircraft fleet. Therefore, Siemens was contracted to enhance cargo processing capacities at CMT and improve cross traffic handling between CMT and DWC. The company implemented the East Cross Dock facility at Dubai International allowing simultaneous start-up with the Emirates SkyCargo facilities at Dubai World Central.
CMT expansion is currently progressing to increase its capacities to handle 1.6 million tons per year creating further operational benefits for Emirates SkyCargo. The facility will receive an upgrade to the latest automation features and IT process solutions from Siemens Logistics and Airport Solutions followed by a further processing module to the facility.

Logistics and Airport Solutions, a business unit of Siemens AG, is a leading provider in the field of mail, parcel and baggage sorting solutions headquartered in Constance, Germany. The company has an installed base in more than 60 countries worldwide. Major customers of Logistics and Airport Solutions include renowned airports as well. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com/logistics.

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than 200 countries, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world’s largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is No. 1 in offshore wind turbine construction, a leading supplier of combined cycle turbines for power generation, a major provider of power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2014, which ended on September 30, 2014, Siemens generated revenue from continuing operations of €71.9 billion and net income of €5.5 billion. At the end of September 2014, the company had around 343,000 employees worldwide on a continuing basis. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.