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Changi inks agreement to help develop Cairo Cargo City

By Aiko TanakaSingapore
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Changi Airports International (CAI) has signed an agreement with Cairo Airport Company, which is expected to help position Cairo International Airport as a cargo and logistics hub. 

The Singapore-based airport consultancy firm will work with the airport operator in Egypt for a feasibility study for the development of Cairo Cargo City, a new area at Cairo International Airport that has been earmarked for cargo and logistics development. Another consultancy agreement was signed for the passenger business. 

Cairo International Airport is one of the busiest airports in Africa and the largest airport in Egypt in terms of passenger and cargo traffic. 

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which organisations are collaborating on the Cairo Cargo City project?

A.

Changi Airports International (CAI), a Singapore-based airport consultancy, has signed an agreement with the Cairo Airport Company, the airport operator in Egypt. They will work together on the feasibility study for the new cargo development.

Q.

What is the primary aim of the agreement concerning Cairo Cargo City?

A.

The main objective is to conduct a feasibility study for the development of Cairo Cargo City, a new area at Cairo International Airport. This initiative is expected to help position the airport as a major cargo and logistics hub.

Q.

Besides cargo, what other area is Changi Airports International consulting on?

A.

In addition to the cargo and logistics development, Changi Airports International has signed another consultancy agreement. This separate agreement specifically covers the passenger business at Cairo International Airport.

Q.

What is the current standing of Cairo International Airport in Africa?

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Cairo International Airport is currently one of the busiest airports across Africa. It also holds the distinction of being the largest airport in Egypt, measured by both passenger and cargo traffic volumes.

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