India, Jan. 2 -- The Pune airport registered a surge in cargo operations in 2025, further cementing its position as a key logistics hub in western India. According to official data, the airport handled 49,718.7 metric tonnes of cargo in 2025, marking a robust 23.8 per cent increase over the 40,149.6 metric tonnes recorded in 2024

The growth in cargo movement was largely driven by domestic cargo, which alone accounted for 49,595.2 metric tonnes in 2025, compared to 40,028.3 metric tonnes in the previous year.

Pune airport director Santosh Dhoke said, "Our focus in 2025 was also on building a dependable ecosystem for cargo stakeholders. With upgraded infrastructure, improved operational systems, and close coordination with airlines and lo...