Driving Operational Excellence: GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo Clinches CII SCALE 2025 Award

GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) has recently been conferred the CII SCALE 2025 Award for Terminal Operator – Air Cargo, recognizing its performance in operational excellence, technology adoption, inclusivity, and sustainable cargo-handling practices.

GHAC Wins CII SCALE 2025 Award
- Award Recognition: GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) received the CII SCALE 2025 Award in the Terminal Operator – Air Cargo category.
- Award Background: Instituted by the CII Institute of Logistics in 2014, the SCALE Awards are a benchmark for excellence in supply chain and logistics, evaluating competitiveness, efficiency, innovation, and sustainability.
- Industry Impact: Over 1,700 organizations have been assessed since inception, with 575+ recognized across logistics and manufacturing

Key Initiatives Highlighted
- Gender Diversity: Workforce diversity improved from 1% in FY19 to 14% in FY25.
- Technology Adoption: Advanced systems like the Automated Vertical Carousel System and ETV Mezzanine Floor were implemented in cargo terminals.
- Capacity Expansion: Strategic projects boosted cargo-handling capacity and operational efficiency.

Leadership Perspective
Pradeep Panicker, CEO of GHIAL, emphasized that the award reflects discipline, process rigor, and operational consistency, while reinforcing GHAC’s focus on digital transformation, inclusivity, and sustainability.

Why It Matters
This recognition strengthens GHAC’s credibility with customers, regulators, and investors, positioning Hyderabad as a trusted cargo gateway and a future-ready hub for sustainable air cargo operations.