Shaheen Airport Services (SAPS) Islamabad operates one of the premier cargo gateways at Islamabad International Airport, known as the Shaheen Cargo Complex. This facility plays a vital role in supporting both export and import cargo operations, serving as a trusted hub for international and domestic airlines.
The terminal provides comprehensive cargo handling services to leading carriers such as Thai Airways, Kuwait Airways, Kam Air, Mahan Airlines, Iran Air Tours, Aeronomad, and a wide range of non‑scheduled flights and cargo freighters. All operations are overseen by highly qualified personnel, ensuring strict compliance with international aviation, safety, and security standards.
SAPS holds globally recognized certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, RA3 Certification (EU & UK), ISAGO Certification, and Goods Distribution Practices (GDP) for pharmaceutical products. Reinforcing its commitment to excellence, SAPS also operates its own IATA‑approved aviation college, offering a full spectrum of aviation courses for both internal staff and external participants.
Cutting‑Edge Infrastructure
The Shaheen Cargo Complex is equipped with advanced facilities designed to meet diverse cargo requirements:
- High‑tech scanning machines (DV 638 & DV 632) for enhanced security and efficiency
- Robust CCTV surveillance systems for comprehensive monitoring and safety
- Temperature‑controlled cool rooms and chillers for perishable goods
- Dedicated storage areas for dangerous goods and hazardous materials
- Ventilated grills for the safe handling of live animals
- Strong rooms for valuable cargo
- Spacious import/export warehouses for organized storage
- Extensive open areas to facilitate smooth vehicle movement and parking
Skilled Workforce
SAPS Islamabad maintains a workforce trained in:
- ULD (Unit Load Device) build‑up
- Dangerous goods handling
- Perishable cargo management
- Live animal handling
- Fire safety protocols, supported by modern firefighting equipment
- A Trusted Partner in Aviation & Trade
Through its combination of modern infrastructure, specialized expertise, and unwavering adherence to international standards, SAPS Islamabad has established itself as a reliable, efficient, and globally recognized cargo complex. Its contributions continue to strengthen Pakistan’s aviation industry and enhance the country’s role in international trade.
Cargo Complex at Karachi is manned by professionally trained manpower which is regularly trained on latest techniques. SAPS Karachi has been ISO 9001-2008 certified by internationally reputed SGS Company. The complex comprises of Import, AFU, ICG and Export Terminals. It also has a chiller facility to meet the clients demands of maintaining a temperature from +2ºC to 8ºC round the clock. A Dangerous Goods storage has been built to the spacious standards of CAA Pakistan. Provided with 03 latest technology (TSA approved) Cargo Scanning machines, SAPS Cargo Karachi is maintaining the international security standard. The Complex is spread over a vast area with specious cargo warehouse, where all transactions are fully automated. Round the clock physical security as well as CCTV monitoring adds to its performance.
SAPS Cargo Complex Lahore is Pakistan’s first ever purpose built Air Cargo Complex which is capable to handle about 200,000 lac tons cargo every year. Spread over 1.800 million
sq ft with over 16,000 sq ft of office space for airlines, custom etc., It has been designed for a safe and sound cargo handling with latest cargo scanner(TSA approved), CCTV, Strong Rooms and Cold Room which are all provided with latest Fire Fighting facilities. A separate place has been built for perishables, explosives and other dangerous goods. The Complex is catered to provide a large number of docks for trucks / transporter with wide open parking area. SAPS Cargo Complex is located in the close proximity of Allama Iqbal International Airport and is fully automated to help clients in speedy clearance of cargo
SAPS Cargo Terminal Complex Peshawar has been built on 30,000 sq ft covered and 50,000 sq ft open area adjacent to the Air field hardly 500 meters away from Apron. Cargo Complex is capable of handling about 50,000 tons of cargo every year, the modern Air Cargo facilities like Rapiscan 532H Cargo Scanner(TSA approved), CCTV, Strong Room and Cold Room equipped with latest fire appliances. Separate place has been provided for Perishable, Explosive and Dangerous goods. For expeditious cargo processing,
40 feet long cargo trailer can be parked right in front of scanning room. An independent office block named Aviation Building comprising of 24 offices is built on an area of 32, 896 sq ft as a joint venture with CAA Peshawar to accommodate airlines & cargo agencies offices and is located adjacent to SAPS Cargo Terminal Complex Peshawar. Parking area in front of Aviation Building is constructed on an area of 11,750 sq ft, specifically to accommodate heavy cargo vehicles.
