The terminal, which is equipped with cargo handling technology from Lödige Industries, spans 8,000 square metres and increases handling capacity to 60,000 tons a year.
It was inaugurated by His Excellency Dr Jaafer Hassan, Prime Minister of Jordan in a ceremony attended by important guests.
Dominique Ceulemans, Managing Director of AHS Jordan said: “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.”
The cargo terminal enables AHS to automate cargo handling with systems including a fully automated storage system for 136 ULDs with an Elevating Transfer Vehicle (ETV).
It also features ergonomic construction/break workstations, storage racks and a ULD control system to monitor flows in conjunction with the latest Cargo Management System from Menzies.
Guy Walker, Managing Director of Lödige Systems Middle East said: “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.”
