ASTANA – Nearly one ton of day-old chicks arrived at Astana International Airport from Luxembourg on Nov. 7 aboard a cargo flight operated by Cargolux Airlines International. Photo credit: Astana International Airport The shipment weighed 951 kilograms and occupied 252 cargo positions.
Upon arrival, the airport reported that the chicks were handed over to a domestic poultry farming enterprise for raising and breeding. Astana International Airport handles various categories of cargo, including industrial equipment, medical supplies, artworks, fresh flowers, seafood, and breeding cattle and small livestock.
Delivering day-old chicks adds to its experience in handling live cargo that requires special transportation conditions. The airport said coordinated work between its cargo terminal, ground services, and the airline helps ensure each shipment is handled according to its specific requirements.
From January to October, Astana International Airport handled 593 cargo flights and processed 13,617 tons of cargo. The airport currently works with major international cargo carriers, including Cargolux Airlines International, Europe’s largest specialized cargo airline and one of the world’s top 10 carriers by scheduled international freight volume.
The airport is also working to attract new airlines, expand its route network and improve cargo infrastructure to increase freight volumes and strengthen Astana’s position as an international transport and logistics hub.