Saturday, January 11, 2025
 

New Cargo Complex At QRO

     The new (2004) Querétaro International Airport (QRO) had its first stone ceremony for its new air cargo center a few weeks ago that was attended by Minister of Sustainable Development Renato López Otamendi and aviation dignitaries from across Mexico.
     Airport Director Jaime Zamorano and Minister López Otamendi met with representatives of several cargo companies and forwarders who were seeking efficient alternative airports to Mexico City for cargo destined for the Querétaro and Guanajuato region of central Mexico.
     Groundbreaking for the new air cargo complex was just one of several recent development initiatives at the sparkling new airport located just 140 miles north of Mexico City.
     In Querétaro State there are more than 600 firms that generate nine thousand jobs for industry.
     Import/export information up to July 2006 puts exports at more than 4 billion dollars and imports at about 6.2 billion dollars.
Minister López Otamendi, said:
     “With most goods moving via Mexico City, we see a huge opportunity for air cargo at Querétaro International Airport.”
     Querétaro, the original capitol of Mexico, opened its new international airport just over a year ago and it already has attracted international acclaim as evidenced by its selection by Bombardier for its assembly and distribution center for the Americas.
     Groundbreaking for the Bombardier complex was held just a month ago and featured Mexico President Vicente Fox, Bombardier’s senior management team, Governor Garrido and a host of aviation leaders from Mexico and the United States.
     “The new cargo center will feature separate areas for inbound and outbound cargo, customs inspection services and acres of aircraft parking area.
     “The facility is scheduled to be ready for operations in early 2007 and will be operated by Terminal Logistics of Mexico City under the direction of Luis Felipe Rivas.
(Fred Ford)