The investment aims to strengthen logistics capabilities, support jobs, and advance regional supply chain development.
Freighter operations are scheduled to commence in July 2026, ahead of the airport’s full passenger opening later this year.
As part of a long-term commitment to technological evolution, plans are in place to pilot the initiative at selected terminals and trade lanes.
As shippers explore alternative hubs such as Los Angeles, traditional Middle East gateways may experience permanent shifts in volume.
Plastic waste in shipping lanes poses risks to vessel operations and coastal ecosystems, where fresh produce is often loaded and unloaded.