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Landside Cargo Transfer

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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Landside cargo transfer involves moving freight in the public-access area of an airport between different transport modes (trucks, rail, warehouses) or between external transport and the air cargo terminal. Unlike airside, this transfer occurs in the landside zone – the area before security checkpoints – and does not require special access clearances. The operation includes cargo handling, document verification, security checks by ground staff, and often customs inspections. This type of transfer is typical for final-mile delivery approaching the airport or immediately after cargo arrival.

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