Korean Air has completed the modernisation of its fully integrated ‘Smart Cargo Terminal’ at Incheon International Airport, equipped with advanced automated logistics systems.
Korean Air said the infrastructure upgrade, combined with advanced digital integrations, expanded sustainability initiatives, and next-generation fleet orders, reinforces its competitive edge in the global air cargo market.
Executed between June 2025 and September 2026, the modernisation introduced automated technologies across terminal handling operations while maintaining uninterrupted, top-tier cargo handling quality.
Central to the upgrade is the deployment of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and new Elevating Transfer Vehicles (ETVs).
By expanding bypass infrastructure from a single line to dual automated transfer lines integrated with the new ETVs, the terminal increased its hourly unit load device (ULD) processing capacity from 18 to 30 units.
Overall, the terminal’s total cargo handling capacity is projected to increase by more than 25%.
The airline is also expanding specialised facilities to handle high-yield, special cargo.
Following the Incheon upgrade, Korean Air is now actively modernising its cargo terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, with completion targeted for 2027.
A Korean Air representative stated, "This renovation is an essential step to proactively respond to the rapidly changing global logistics environment by upgrading equipment and integrating smart technologies."
