Dnata will invest approximately A$32 million to develop a dedicated cargo terminal at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.
The facility, located in the airport’s 24-hour Cargo Precinct, includes a 5,000-square-metre warehouse and an additional 4,000 square metres of surrounding land. Around A$6 million of the investment targets specialised equipment and technology for efficient operations, including support for pharmaceuticals and temperature-sensitive shipments.
Freighter operations are set to start in July 2026, before the airport’s full passenger opening later that year. At maturity, the terminal will handle up to 60,000 tonnes of cargo annually. The initial phase will create about 50 direct jobs, with more expected as volumes increase.
The Cargo Precinct can service eight wide-body aircraft simultaneously and has capacity for at least 220,000 tonnes of freight per year, enhancing air freight infrastructure in New South Wales.