This year, BLR Airport expanded its floriculture footprint by adding new destinations like Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Beirut, Tokyo, Bahrain, and Dammam.
With increasing global demand for fresh roses on the occasion of Valentine’s Day, BLR Airport has set a new record, processing 44 million rose stems weighing 1,649 metric tonnes (MT) for 22 international and 38 domestic destinations in February. This marks a remarkable 50 per cent year-on-year surge in stems processing, and a 35 per cent YoY increase in tonnage, reaffirming BLR Airport’s status as India’s number oneairport for perishable exports for the fourth consecutive year. This year, BLR Airport expanded its floriculture footprint by adding new destinations like Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Beirut, Tokyo, Bahrain, and Dammam.
With global demand at an all-time high, international rose shipments saw a 51 per cent increase in tonnage and an 86 per cent rise in stem count, with key destinations including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Sharjah, Kuwait, Auckland, Amman, Manila, Riyadh, Colombo, and Abu Dhabi. Domestically, 1,344 MT of roses were transported — a 32 per cent increase, with major shipments heading to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Bagdogra, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Agartala, and Chandigarh.
At BLR Airport, ensuring freshness, speed, and temperature precision is paramount. The state-of-the-art Coolport facility, equipped with real-time tracking and advanced cold chain technology, safeguards every shipment, proactively managing temperature fluctuations for seamless storage, handling, and transport.
With faster turnaround times, enhanced security, and minimal wastage, BLR Airport ensures that every bloom reaches its destination at peak freshness, meeting the soaring Valentine’s Day demand and keeping the spirit of love alive across the globe.
