# Air Cargo Terminal

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> An air cargo terminal is the dedicated freight-handling facility at an airport where shipments are received, security-screened, customs-processed, stored, and prepared for aircraft loading.

An air cargo terminal is the dedicated freight-handling facility at an airport where shipments are received, security-screened, customs-processed, stored, and prepared for aircraft loading. It serves as the operational interface between road-based pre- and on-carriage and the air leg, bringing freight forwarders, ground handling agents, and airlines together under one roof. Large terminals feature temperature-controlled areas, dangerous goods cells, express processing lanes, and electronic links to customs authorities. Terminal throughput capacity and cargo dwell time are key performance indicators that shippers consider when selecting an air freight routing. The air cargo terminal is a separate, dedicated facility and should not be confused with a passenger terminal.

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| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
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