Plans drawn up for new cargo terminal

Discussions with cargo handler underway Leonard Neill PLANS ARE being drawn up for the construction of a new cargo terminal at the northern extension of the existing cargo facility at Johannesburg International Airport. "We are in discussion with a cargo handler, whose identity cannot be disclosed at this stage," says Airports Company of South Africa's (Acsa) AndrŽ Crous. "If this comes about, they will take occupation of new premises to be constructed near the perishable triangle, which will absorb the only remaining piece of land available in that area. "But rumours that we are going ahead with the midfield plans are just that, rumours," he says. "We have identified an area where this could happen, but that is just part of a master plan for airport development which will remain on the planning boards until there is significant cargo growth to warrant that form of expenditure." Crous has confirmed that there is a waiting list for available space in the present cargo facility, and warehousing is being allocated as this becomes available from time to time.