Adelaide Airport will be a more integral facilitator of South Australia’s trade and export focused economies.

Smart warehouses occupied by global logistics companies will co-locate at the Airport East precinct creating a logistics ecosystem that leverages our infrastructure and connectivity to drive economic growth and facilitate the efficient movement of goods to/from the South Australian community.

Warehouses are designed to incorporate advanced automation such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) enhancing efficiency and productivity. Energy-efficient lighting systems, solar power generation, recycled water use and waste management solutions minimise the environmental impact.

Like-minded companies provide fully-automated and seamless freight connections on international, domestic and regional services with electric Vertical Take-Off & Landing (eVTOL) aircraft and hydrogen powered autonomous trucks carrying cargo to and from the airport.

Freight and logistics will continue to be inextricably linked to aviation business development as a rapid increase in parcel delivery fuels the need for larger and more efficient facilities.

The proliferation of wide-body international aircraft connecting global markets will be an imperative for imports and exports. Freight travelling in the holds of passenger aircraft will continue to be more cost effective than dedicated freight services, with emphasis on leveraging the synergies of passenger and freight flying together.